Gene the Jeweler

This Jeweler Deals With a Disgusting Problem Every Day — and It Just Doesn’t Seem Worth It

The fictional Gene once again shows us what not to do.

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

GIA Presents: Understanding Ruby Treatment

He Doubled His Sales Goals with Wilkerson

Inclusive Industry Education

Published

7 years ago

September 18, 2017

INSTORE Staff

YOU MAY RECALL that Gene the Jeweler’s jewelry story changes a lot of watch batteries. And at $5 a pop, it’s hardly the world’s most profitable business line.

In today’s video, we get a little more insight into the situation as the fictional Gene gets his employee to talk about the customers who come in for battery replacement. And we hear a pretty gross term: wrist cheese.

Yep, Gene’s store apparently deals with wrist cheese quite a bit. And the more Gene talks about his watch-repair operation, the more it seems like a service he shouldn’t even be offering, given the low, or possibly nonexistent, margins.

What do you think?

Watch the video:

INSTORE Staff

Over the years, INSTORE has won 80 international journalism awards for its publication and website. Contact INSTORE's editors at editor@instoremag.com.

click to Comment(Comment)

Up Next

Gene the Jeweler Wants to Help Others — But at What Cost?

Don't Miss

Your Jewelry Store Doesn’t Need a ‘Profit Center’ Like This

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.”