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One reader appreciated the more “natural” photograph style featured on November’s INSTORE cover.

The Natural Look

I loved your cover this month (November)! I have always felt that you should feature more natural looking models, jewelers and Brain Squadders on your cover! — Mary Jo Chanski, Hannoush Jewelers, Rutland, VT

This article originally appeared in the December 2015 edition of INSTORE.

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a tale of toil

Thank you for running the story on Matt Stuller (“10 Questions With Matt Stuller,” page 64, November). He called on my late husband when he was selling out of his car back in the day. And what an amazing operation he has today! His is a story I will share with my sons to reinforce the message that anything is possible if you’re willing to work hard. — Jane Johnson, RM Johnson & Sons, Salem, VA


Two-Stone Misstep

Didn’t we learn from three-stone rings that, should two-stone rings become popular and a way out for a fiancé looking to get off on the cheap, large diamond sales are likely to go into the toilet? Two-stone rings will be even less expensive than the three-stone rings that were trucked out years ago as “anniversary rings” but sold like hotcakes as engagement rings. People buy cheaper gifts year, after year after year. They only get engaged once, or twice, or maybe three times in a lifetime. What a great opportunity we are blowing (again)! Let’s just go right ahead and break that old tradition. — Chuck Kuba, Iowa Diamond, Des Moines, IA

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Guns and Jewelers

Your October issue asked about open carry guns in Texas starting Jan. 1 (One Quick Question, page 18). We are a jewelry store in central Texas and we have been asking our clientele for months about this issue. So far, every client but one has told us they would not feel comfortable if someone walked in openly carrying a weapon. We have not decided the exact route, but may end up posting a sign in front of the store. We may well be protested, we surely will have some uncomfortable conversations, but nobody has told me how to tell if the gun-carrier is a good guy or a bad guy, and I’ve never heard of an incident ending well when someone carried a gun into a jewelry store.. — B. Diane Eames, Gems of the Hill Country, Lapidaries & Jewelers, Ingram, TX


Seasonal Joy

This is the best time of year to make lots of people happy. You can either get out there and rock it or whine, it’s your choice.
— Jim Alati, Simmons Fine Jewelry. Meridian, ID

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Yelp Success

Enjoying success with Yelp! — getting more comfortable asking for reviews.
— Cos Altobelli, Altobelli Jewelers, Burbank, CA


Send your letter to INSTORE’s editors at editor@instoremag.com.

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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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Inbox: December 2015

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One reader appreciated the more “natural” photograph style featured on November’s INSTORE cover.

The Natural Look

I loved your cover this month (November)! I have always felt that you should feature more natural looking models, jewelers and Brain Squadders on your cover! — Mary Jo Chanski, Hannoush Jewelers, Rutland, VT

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This article originally appeared in the December 2015 edition of INSTORE.


a tale of toil

Thank you for running the story on Matt Stuller (“10 Questions With Matt Stuller,” page 64, November). He called on my late husband when he was selling out of his car back in the day. And what an amazing operation he has today! His is a story I will share with my sons to reinforce the message that anything is possible if you’re willing to work hard. — Jane Johnson, RM Johnson & Sons, Salem, VA


Two-Stone Misstep

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Didn’t we learn from three-stone rings that, should two-stone rings become popular and a way out for a fiancé looking to get off on the cheap, large diamond sales are likely to go into the toilet? Two-stone rings will be even less expensive than the three-stone rings that were trucked out years ago as “anniversary rings” but sold like hotcakes as engagement rings. People buy cheaper gifts year, after year after year. They only get engaged once, or twice, or maybe three times in a lifetime. What a great opportunity we are blowing (again)! Let’s just go right ahead and break that old tradition. — Chuck Kuba, Iowa Diamond, Des Moines, IA


Guns and Jewelers

Your October issue asked about open carry guns in Texas starting Jan. 1 (One Quick Question, page 18). We are a jewelry store in central Texas and we have been asking our clientele for months about this issue. So far, every client but one has told us they would not feel comfortable if someone walked in openly carrying a weapon. We have not decided the exact route, but may end up posting a sign in front of the store. We may well be protested, we surely will have some uncomfortable conversations, but nobody has told me how to tell if the gun-carrier is a good guy or a bad guy, and I’ve never heard of an incident ending well when someone carried a gun into a jewelry store.. — B. Diane Eames, Gems of the Hill Country, Lapidaries & Jewelers, Ingram, TX


Seasonal Joy

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This is the best time of year to make lots of people happy. You can either get out there and rock it or whine, it’s your choice.
— Jim Alati, Simmons Fine Jewelry. Meridian, ID


Yelp Success

Enjoying success with Yelp! — getting more comfortable asking for reviews.
— Cos Altobelli, Altobelli Jewelers, Burbank, CA


Send your letter to INSTORE’s editors at editor@instoremag.com.

Advertisement

SPONSORED VIDEO

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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