Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith
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I was reading a thread where the price for a job was being discussed,and how unrealistic the customers expectations were.I thought you guys would like this :
Last week I had an pushy customer who wanted a last minute custom ring made.He wanted all sorts of special work, had pictures off the internet,and such.I told him it was far too late to even think of starting on such a job,it would cost at least $500 (of the top of my head),and I was not sure I was interested in the job at all.He took out his wallet and slapped three $100 bills on the counter,saying that he knew all about the markup on jewelery,and he was willing to pay up front for the ring. I took a $20 out of my pocket and slapped it on top of his money.He asked if I wanted $20 more? I said,"No,I am giving you $20 to take this job to someone else." He picked up his $300 and left.Returned a few hours later,willing to wait until I could do the job and asked for the final price. I wrote up the job.I figured it at $650 and charged $700.He paid a 50% deposit and was happy to do it.What he didn't know is that I got a call from another jeweler who had quoted the man $1000 that afternoon.
Last week I had an pushy customer who wanted a last minute custom ring made.He wanted all sorts of special work, had pictures off the internet,and such.I told him it was far too late to even think of starting on such a job,it would cost at least $500 (of the top of my head),and I was not sure I was interested in the job at all.He took out his wallet and slapped three $100 bills on the counter,saying that he knew all about the markup on jewelery,and he was willing to pay up front for the ring. I took a $20 out of my pocket and slapped it on top of his money.He asked if I wanted $20 more? I said,"No,I am giving you $20 to take this job to someone else." He picked up his $300 and left.Returned a few hours later,willing to wait until I could do the job and asked for the final price. I wrote up the job.I figured it at $650 and charged $700.He paid a 50% deposit and was happy to do it.What he didn't know is that I got a call from another jeweler who had quoted the man $1000 that afternoon.
