Re: Determining fair 14K jewelry pricing

In article <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, 
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> > > Google for the last time someone brought this idea to us.
> 
> 
> Actually, I spent quite a bit of time on google researching before I
> decided to post. Didn't find exactly what I had in mind, but that's
> ok, I didn't really expect to. Figured I'd cast my line and see what
> happens :)
> 

What you were looking for was a "standard" markup percentage.. 
Something like, all gold is charged at double market rate.. Sorry, that 
doesn't exist.. There are trends and general ranges, but each jeweler 
will vary wildly based on art, alloy content, current economy etc.. 

Same with any other retail operation.. Wal-Mart may hit you for 30% 
markup on video games, but only 10% on DVDs.. But, there is no hard 
fast rule.. That would be price fixing and illegal in the US :)

Which leads us back to find a jeweler you trust, and stop trying to 
squeeze him like a grape for every penny.. You may find that much more 
rewarding than chasing after pennies.. 

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Steve Gerencser