Things Your Jewelry Salesman Wont Tell You

3 Things Your Jewelry Salesman Wont Tell You<br /><br />Yes, its true. I used to sell jewelry, but believe me, I wasnt thinking any of these things below. Well, at least after I quit I wasnt thinking them anymore. No. Just kidding. I really was one of the kinder jewelry saleswomen. I was one who you would trust to show your children a pair of tiny gold hoops. But trust me, I know what the average jewelry salesman is thinking because I used to work at one of the big east jewelry stores. Those stores include Zales, Littmans, and Kays. And heres how jewelry salesmen think as you enter his store.<br /><br />Yes, and the Sales Goal is walking in now.<br /><br />Jewelry salesmen have rigorous sales goals that change about every month. Even though the average jewelry purchase isnt over $200.00, a jewelry salesman might have a sales goal of 15,000 dollars for that month. Thats maybe a month with a holiday in it like Valentines Day, but a goal of three to four thousand is not rare for a jewelry salesman just starting out in the business. So when he sees you walk in, he is ready and waiting to sell you anything hes got on hand. You think he cares about you as a person? Think again.<br /><br />He wants the small one, but if I talk to him more, I can get him to buy the bigger one.<br /><br />Do you think that salesman actually cares about what your sweetheart will think? Nope. A bigger purchase means less work trying to get to the sales goal. Not to mention the sales person will look great in the eyes of his boss.<br /><br />Yeah, these diamonds fall out, but thats not my problem.<br /><br />And no, Im not making this one up. When I worked in jewelry, we had dozens of rings we knew we constantly got complaints about. Think that kept us from selling the rings? Absolutely not. All we cared about was the money. I mean, we sold you a lifetime warranty. If it broke, you just brought it back. We sent it to the jeweler, and hopefully, the you didnt have any problems. Sometimes, you did, but hey its all about the money.<br /><br />I can give him a lower price, but not if a higher one is OK with him.<br /><br />Buying jewelry is just like buying a car. If you dont know to hustle and haggle with that salesman to get the best price ever, you will end up swindled. The same goes with jewelry. Dont pay $100 for earrings when you can pay $50.00. The point is to tell the salesman, youll only buy it if. Then, the balls in your hands. Tell him to go down 30, 50 or even 75%. All he can say is no, and usually, because hes got a sales goal to make, hell say yes to something.<br /><br />Published by clarissa<br /><br />Clarissas been writing for over 10 years in several different sectors including her college newspapers, local magazines, and online media. View profile<br /><br />Related Content10 Things Never to Say on a Business Call10 Things Parents Need to Consider Before You Quit Your Day JobPregnant with Multiples and Some Things to Expect During the Pre birth Stages10 Things Your Business Website Must HaveLinens N Things: Great Buys!Bridal Jewelry Options for Wedding DaysWhen is the Best Time to Tell People You Have Diabetes?<br /><br />1 CommentSign in to Commentmakm 1/21/2014That is not true. Not all jewelers are like that! Yes maybe in the big cities but when you go to your local jeweler its not like that. If they are a true jeweler they will give a good deal, and stand behind their jewelry that they sell and make. Like car dealers ships some jewelry stores the staff works on commission. But also in a well functioning store you staff shouldn be on commission so that they work together to find the customer the right piece. This article is one sided one minded, One bad experience ruins the rest.