{"id":8683,"date":"2010-01-08T09:34:26","date_gmt":"2010-01-08T14:34:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/?p=8683"},"modified":"2019-02-16T13:56:02","modified_gmt":"2019-02-16T18:56:02","slug":"make-a-deal-with-the-boss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/make-a-deal-with-the-boss\/","title":{"rendered":"MAKE A DEAL WITH THE BOSS?"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"Make<\/div>\n

“Let’s DEAL!”<\/h2>\n

\nYou always see jewelry stores advertising these “make a deal with the boss<\/strong>” sales, or “president’s day<\/strong>” sales. <\/p>\n

\nJewelry stores promote these kind of sales as a one day only event<\/strong>, and usually only once a year<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The big question is:<\/h2>\n

\nWhat are these types of sales, and are they worth it?<\/strong><\/p>\n

First off, let me say that I have had the opportunity of working both<\/strong> of these types of sales. These sales are pretty much the same thing and are run the same way.<\/p>\n

Who’s the boss?<\/h2>\n

“President’s day<\/strong>” (not to be confused with the official president’s day holiday in February, but rather a day when the president, boss, owner, or district manager of the company comes into the jewelry store) and allows customers to “make a deal with the boss<\/strong>“. Yes, they let the customers pick out any particular piece of merchandise that you want to buy, and barter on price.<\/strong><\/p>\n

“I’ll take it for $450!<\/strong>”<\/p>\n

You can actually talk to the president directly (or owner, boss, manager, big-wig, whoever it may be), and deal on price.<\/strong><\/p>\n

“$300? How about $250?”<\/h2>\n

And I must say, it’s actually pretty fun. <\/p>\n

\nThese events get really crowded and crazy (plus, they have refreshments<\/strong> like coffee and donuts.<\/strong> Yum!)<\/p>\n

I remember days where people would be shoulder to shoulder bidding on merchandise. It’s insane.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nWhere else can you go and deal on price? A used car lot?<\/strong><\/p>\n

So let’s get down to the nitty gritty… <\/p>\n

Do you really get a good deal?<\/h2>\n

In my experience, I’d say yes.<\/strong> <\/p>\n

\nYes, you can.<\/strong> I mean, they do lead you to believe that you can walk right on in, name your price, and walk out with it… <\/p>\n

But, that’s not entirely true…<\/h2>\n

Usually these much hyped up sales<\/strong> still have their limitations. No jewelry store wants to lose money, and you can’t blame them for that. But you can usually get 30%, 40% and even 50% off the listed retail price.<\/p>\n

I’ve seen some instances where the boss has even gone up to 60% or 70%<\/strong> off as well. It all depends on the actual item and the initial cost<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

If the jewelry has been sitting in inventory for a while and they want to clear it out, chances are you’re going to get a really good deal.<\/strong><\/p>\n

You never know until you try.<\/h2>\n

One thing that will persuade stores to bargain even more, is if you offer to pay cash.<\/strong> <\/p>\n

\nMoney talks!<\/strong> (They know you’re serious.<\/strong>)<\/p>\n

Also, don’t be afraid to work them over on price either. This is what this day is all about. Your best price<\/strong> isn’t always the first price.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Just don’t be dumb about it… <\/h2>\n

If you offer them a price of $100 on a $2000 ring, they’ll just laugh at you in your face. It has to be reasonable.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nIf you suggest $900 on a $2000 piece, then you may be wheeling and dealing. That’s when it gets interesting and fun.<\/strong> Haggling on price is cool. Not to mention you do get to meet the boss.<\/strong> :)<\/p>\n

If you offer them a deal and they throw you a deal back… Throw them out another deal. See if they bite<\/strong>. It’s called “make a deal<\/strong>” not<\/strong> “take what I give you.<\/strong>” <\/p>\n

People love these types of sales and really get into it. I’ve seen some incredible sales go out the door. Insane prices.<\/strong><\/p>\n

So do I recommend them?<\/h2>\n

Sure!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Just know that sales prices of 30-40% is already common<\/strong> in jewelry stores… <\/p>\n

\nBut if you want a really good deal… You’ll need to go beyond<\/strong> the norm. 50%? 60%?<\/strong> YES-YES!<\/p>\n

“$900?”<\/h2>\n

“How about $800 cash and throw in the tax?<\/strong>”<\/p>\n

Now we’re talking! <\/p>\n

\nSee, dealing is a hoot.<\/strong><\/p>\n

“$262.40?”<\/h2>\n

\nNow that’s a steal!<\/p>\n

\nCheers! :)<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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