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Do You Or Don’t You : Have You Made A Substantial Investment in Technology recently?

 

60% YES, I HAVE

I bought a new microscope that hooks up to a monitor. I showed a customer the crack in her diamond (she bought elsewhere) and sold her a new stone. — Cathy Cook; Cathy Cook Jewelry, Vidor, TX

A laser welder. If you don’t have one, you have no idea what you are missing. — Gary Youngberg; Ames Silversmithing, Ames, IA

We invested in a large flat-screen monitor for our showroom floor that features a constant array of past custom pieces. Our custom business doubled! — Denise Oros; Linnea Jewelers, La Grange, IL

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The Edge POS system. We were up and running in a few days and the system has been beyond expectations. — Scott Lescourt; Scottsdale Fine Jewelers, Scottsdale, AZ

CounterSketch has helped close some very important sales for us. Stuller has been very helpful when there is a difficult modification. — Ed Menk; E.L. Menk Jewelers, Brainerd, MN

I bought an iPad. It has been wonderful to be able to show customers items from websites. — Sue Parker; Nyman Jewelers, Escanaba, MI

We bought a digital camera and light box to take images for our website. — Chris Arends; Aires Jewelers, Randolph, NJ

Signature engraving machine. It brought my engraving business to the next level. — Elliott Herzlich; Elliott’s Jewelry, Tyler, TX

We bought an electronic, full-color and motion billboard sign for outside the store. — Mark & Monika Clodius; Clodius & Co. Jewelers, Rockford, IL

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40% NO, I HAVENT’T

We do see the need to invest in this area but so far have not found the right person to guide us in purchasing the correct software and hardware. — Sanjay Rupani; Gold Coin Inc., Laredo, TX

I make handcrafted jewelry with pliers and wire. Don’t need anything high-tech. — Janne Etz; Contemporary Concepts, Cocoa, FL

We invested in a Gemvision/Revo mill five years ago. Just now thinking of upgrading. — Kari Akers; Akers Diamond Galleria, Topeka, KS

This story is from the February 2012 edition of INSTORE

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Do You Or Don’t You : Have You Made A Substantial Investment in Technology recently?

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Do You Or Don’t You : Have You Made A Substantial Investment in Technology recently?

Do You Or Don’t You : Have You Made A Substantial Investment in Technology recently?

 

60% YES, I HAVE

I bought a new microscope that hooks up to a monitor. I showed a customer the crack in her diamond (she bought elsewhere) and sold her a new stone. — Cathy Cook; Cathy Cook Jewelry, Vidor, TX

A laser welder. If you don’t have one, you have no idea what you are missing. — Gary Youngberg; Ames Silversmithing, Ames, IA

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We invested in a large flat-screen monitor for our showroom floor that features a constant array of past custom pieces. Our custom business doubled! — Denise Oros; Linnea Jewelers, La Grange, IL

The Edge POS system. We were up and running in a few days and the system has been beyond expectations. — Scott Lescourt; Scottsdale Fine Jewelers, Scottsdale, AZ

CounterSketch has helped close some very important sales for us. Stuller has been very helpful when there is a difficult modification. — Ed Menk; E.L. Menk Jewelers, Brainerd, MN

I bought an iPad. It has been wonderful to be able to show customers items from websites. — Sue Parker; Nyman Jewelers, Escanaba, MI

We bought a digital camera and light box to take images for our website. — Chris Arends; Aires Jewelers, Randolph, NJ

Signature engraving machine. It brought my engraving business to the next level. — Elliott Herzlich; Elliott’s Jewelry, Tyler, TX

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We bought an electronic, full-color and motion billboard sign for outside the store. — Mark & Monika Clodius; Clodius & Co. Jewelers, Rockford, IL

 

40% NO, I HAVENT’T

We do see the need to invest in this area but so far have not found the right person to guide us in purchasing the correct software and hardware. — Sanjay Rupani; Gold Coin Inc., Laredo, TX

I make handcrafted jewelry with pliers and wire. Don’t need anything high-tech. — Janne Etz; Contemporary Concepts, Cocoa, FL

We invested in a Gemvision/Revo mill five years ago. Just now thinking of upgrading. — Kari Akers; Akers Diamond Galleria, Topeka, KS

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This Third-Generation Jeweler Was Ready for Retirement. He Called Wilkerson

Retirement is never easy, especially when it means the end to a business that was founded in 1884. But for Laura and Sam Sipe, it was time to put their own needs first. They decided to close J.C. Sipe Jewelers, one of Indianapolis’ most trusted names in fine jewelry, and call Wilkerson. “Laura and I decided the conditions were right,” says Sam. Wilkerson handled every detail in their going-out-of-business sale, from marketing to manning the sales floor. “The main goal was to sell our existing inventory that’s all paid for and turn that into cash for our retirement,” says Sam. “It’s been very, very productive.” Would they recommend Wilkerson to other jewelers who want to enjoy their golden years? Absolutely! “Call Wilkerson,” says Laura. “They can help you achieve your goals so you’ll be able to move into retirement comfortably.”

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