[Jewelry making - Article 00205] - [Orchid] Pricing ring sizings

[Richard Barbare]

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    My employer and I are having a disagreement. He is one of those that
    has been in business for 30 years and doesn't realize that he is
    charging too little for repairs. Yesterday I did a diamond ring
    sizing by appointment (while you wait). Up one size. He charged $25.
    I feel that special treatment putting you in front of others in line
    should have at least a $10 charge added to it. He freaked over the
    idea. But I sat there thinking of just how little $25 buys today.
    Frankly, I can't think of another service of such importance that
    charges so little. Can any of you? This service is done to last a
    lifetime. We take on the responsibility of their precious metals and
    stones and use flames and hammers on them. All while taking special
    care to preserve their beauty and value. Who else does such a
    specialized and risky service for $25? That barely buys a half tank
    of gas today. I could go on and on about what it does not buy. In the
    past couple of years $25 has turned into not much. It use to buy
    allot, but not today. It is time we all wake up to that. 

LaVerne
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