Okay, Giant Sales Don’t Get Much Easier Than This

Published

8 years ago

October 9, 2016

INSTORE Staff

One of my newest staff members was working on the floor, and while she wasn’t too knowledgeable due to how recently she had joined us, she had a very pleasant disposition. A young guy comes in with his wife and asks to see a 4-carat Hearts On Fire Dream cut. Not exactly something we stock. He knew the design, and we looked through the online stock and found a 3-carat Dream cut that they both liked. It was almost too easy — like something was going to go sideways — but they left a decent deposit. The weird thing was that, as the owner, I felt something was left undone. I checked with the Hearts On Fire office and asked what other options they had in perhaps slightly larger diamonds. I got the information and called the young guy. He sounded as though he was in a bar. I told him that Hearts On Fire had a Dream that was 5 carats. It took him about 15 seconds, enough time to swallow a sip of beer, I figured, and he said, “Yeah, sure go ahead. Does it cost more than the 3-carat?” I said yes, and it was a big jump, but he said, “Go for it!” Next time we saw him, he had a certified check in the six-figure range. We have been trying to duplicate that feat, but it seems to be a dream now. — David Blitt, Troy Shoppe Jewellers, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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.”