[Jewelry making - Article 00200] - Re: [Orchid] Hagglers at your jewelery booth

[Allan Mason]

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>     If you choose to not give a discount, don't give a discount,
>     please do not make it such a sad story of feelings and self worth
>     and having to make more and those mean hagglers that don't
>     understand you. 

    Richard, again you make much sense. But the above is not how I view
    the subject, and I think I need to elaborate. I'm not particularly
    offended by someone asking for a discount, but of course that
    depends on how it's done. My feelings are not hurt, and I'm always
    gracious and often humorous in my reply. Sometimes I do it, mostly I
    don't. I didn't mean to make a big deal about maintaining my self
    respect by turning down a discount request, but can't deny that
    there's at least a little of that going on. Maybe having the luxury
    of knowing where my next meal is coming from gives me a bit of
    freedom to indulge in a little pridefulness on occasion. But I'm also
    optimistic that I might sell the piece for full price at the next
    show! I've enjoyed your thinking on the subject! 

Allan Mason
www.silvermason.com
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