Comments on: Selling Jewelry: Not Your Ordinary Doctor’s Visit

By: Lorelei56

Lorelei56 — Thu, 19 Jan 2017 09:19:43 +0000

What great opportunities! One thought to consider, however, is to make sure you have the appropriate business licences, permits, etc. to be selling in that city or county, and collect the required taxes. Our area is a tourist destination and officials are strict about enforcement. Other places may be more lax but please look into the laws and protect yourself against fines.

By: Joan

Joan — Wed, 18 Jan 2017 14:56:48 +0000

Hi! I can relate to this! But I did it in different way in the dentist clinic. The dental hygienist asked me to bring it and I did but I knew that not everyone can come and see it because they were busy. I told them that I’ll leave it and be back after 2 days. I sold about 400.00 worth including their orders. I am a registered nurse and I know how busy we are in the medical field. I bring my jewelry at work too, it’s 12 hour shift, I just leave my stuff in the break room and meet those who are interested during my breaks. Some of them would ask me to bring it again if they did not get a chance. I just need 3 to 5 people and make a good sales coz they ended up buying at least 3 pcs each. I told them about my etsy shop but they want to see and try so I ended up having better sales in person.

By: Rena Klingenberg

Rena Klingenberg — Tue, 17 Jan 2017 23:19:01 +0000

In reply to kathy.

Kathy, thank you so much for mentioning that! Very important to know – and I appreciate your insights for finding a more appropriate time to connect with the staff. 🙂

By: kathy

kathy — Tue, 17 Jan 2017 21:34:16 +0000

As a health care provider and jewelry artist, I would say that you had a good day, BUT anymore we in health care are SO busy that having someone bring in jewelry, taking up staff time away from patient care…it really isn’t an appropriate venue for selling. I would say if you could talk to staff ahead of time, and set up a small area in the waiting room, that would be different. But expecting to sell to people (staff) as you are receiving health care…I would not suggest that.

By: Katrina

Katrina — Tue, 17 Jan 2017 00:03:08 +0000

I had my ring displays (2 of them) and I had my necklace display that holds 5 necklaces.

By: Rena Klingenberg

Rena Klingenberg — Mon, 16 Jan 2017 23:28:05 +0000

Awesome, Katrina! It sounds like you’ve gained some great new customers. What kind of display did you have with you? I have made impromptu jewelry sales without a display, just by making jewelry while in the waiting room for a doctor appointment, a car oil change, etc. Thanks so much for sharing this experience!