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From: Amery
Date: Tue Jul 01 22:52:06 2008
 
     
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>     Does anyone have an agreement form they use or can you recommend
>     the best way to handle consignment? I'd feel more comfortable with
>     consign ment maybe if I knew there were some tried true methods. 

    Gerry, sorry so late to respond!! 

    I think the most important thing about consignment is to know the
    gallery. Ask for references. Call the artists and talk to them about
    the gallery. 

    Some things to ask: 

    Do they pay each month? Or do you have to call and ask them to check
    their inventory (I hate that!) Do they send out an inventory list
    with the check (I've had galleries not do this!). Do they send a list
    of what they have left each month? How organized do they seem? How 
are
    they to work with overall? Would they recommend them to a fellow
    artist? 

    Of course, add and subtract as you will, just a few things off the
    top of my head. A contract is not a guarantee, but it does help to go
    in with one. Adds to your credibility as a business person. I've
    never used one but someone just gave me hers. I can forward a copy to
    you if you still need it. It's pretty standard. 

    Oh, I would also ask about the split- 50/50? and what's their
    markup? 

    Hope this helps. Better late than never! 

Amery Carriere Designs
Romantic Jewelry with an Edge
www.amerycarriere.com
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