Comments on: Jewelry Under Glass: How Do You Keep Pricey Pieces Safe?

By: Dianna

Dianna — Tue, 14 May 2013 07:34:38 +0000

I put all my jewelry out for people to see, touch and try on. I put most of my expensive jewelry in the center of my main display table and elevate it so I can see it from any where in my booth, if I need to walk around. I have been doing this for almost 4 years and the only problem I ever had was with a vendor who was frequently placed next to me at shows. She was loud, and just had to touch everything on my table and rearrange it. She constantly talked about people stealing her product, which was not jewelry.
She got what she asked for, by worrying and talking about her problem with people taking her packages, she kept that energy around her booth and those people frequented her booth.
I decided when I first started selling my jewelry, that I don’t want to worry about theft [I used to worry about so many things that never happened.]
I want to enjoy sharing my jewelry and I do. I believe that most people are honest and I treat them that way. I also set up my booth so that I can tell if something is missing, and it has worked well for me.
I don’t focus on what I don’t want to happen, I envision what I do want to occur and I asked my angels to help me. It has worked for me. I have a hard time walking and I also have ADD. MY only wish is to succeed in selling more of my jewelry.
I am 60 and worrying disrupts my happiness, and in the large scheme of things it really does not matter anyway. It is always my choice to choose how I feel and react to anything, as it is with everyone else in this world.
Blessings to all

By: Leslie Schmidt

Leslie Schmidt — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 06:08:16 +0000

My cousins make expensive one-of-a-kind pieces and they keep almost everything behind glass cases at shows, no prices showing unless people show an interest in their pieces. They learned the hard way how to not lose their precious work and seem to do well in the shows they attend selling pieces for several hundred dollars each. They also keep items filled with no missing holes so they know what’s available if it’s in an available touch case out front. They also have neighbor sellers watch out for each other and point out pick-pocketers to each other. They told me to watch out for loud people (women especially) who distract you while their partner swipes the goods. I’ve learned shoppers with large bags can swipe stuff right off your table into their bag.

By: Tina

Tina — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 22:12:37 +0000

I must concur with Barbara re prices. Personally, I get irritated if something I like is not priced – especially if the vendor is too busy talking to someone else to tell me the price! Also, if I am short of time, I just don’t want to bother asking, and walk on by! I like to use little re-positionable stickers on my earring and necklace cards – they come off easilly when the item is sold or you want to change the price. Available at stationary & dollar stores.

By: Barbara

Barbara — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 10:01:22 +0000

I have one of those large hinged “suitcase” jewellery display cases that have a clear plexiglass front that lays flat on the table for the super expensive stuff. I plan to buy another one of those. I also have boards lined with quilt batting and black stretch velour to which I pin pieces. (Go to my blog, scroll back and you will see pictures of my setup at a show I did in October 2012; also there’s a tut on how I make my display boards.)

Yes, absolutely show the prices. If you don’t, many people will figure that it’s too expensive and walk on without inquiring. They also don’t want to feel obligated to buy something after spending time talking with you. How many times do *you* stop and ask the price of every single item on a table if there are no prices? At a show, you have about 3 to 5 seconds to engage someone’s attention as they’re strolling along or lose it forever. Don’t waste it!

Barbara