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A young couple picks out a trio set to put on layaway. He pays enough to take the engagement ring with him and gives it to her. Six months later (no other payments on the layaway) he wants his money back. I remind him that he has the ring and ask why he expects his downpayment back. He tells me I’m wrong. He doesn’t have the ring — she does! I thought it was good for a grin, but not a refund.
— PETER TIMS, WHITE MOUNTAIN JEWELERS, SHOW LOW, AZ

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When Brockhaus Jewelry decided to leave their longtime West Main Street storefront for a standalone building elsewhere in Norman, Oklahoma, owners John Brockhaus and Brad Shipman faced a familiar challenge: how to efficiently reduce inventory before the big move. Their solution? Partnering with liquidation specialists Wilkerson for a second time. "We'd already experienced Wilkerson's professionalism during a previous sale," Shipman recalls. "But their approach to our relocation event truly impressed us. They strategically prioritized our existing pieces while tactfully introducing complementary merchandise as inventory levels decreased." The carefully orchestrated sale didn't just meet targets—it shattered them. Asked if they'd endorse Wilkerson to industry colleagues planning similar transitions—whether relocating, retiring, or refreshing their space—both partners were emphatic in their approval. "The entire process was remarkably straightforward," Shipman notes. "Wilkerson delivered a well-structured program, paired us with a knowledgeable advisor, and managed every detail flawlessly from concept to completion."

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True Tales: Another Refund That Wasn’t Granted

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A young couple picks out a trio set to put on layaway. He pays enough to take the engagement ring with him and gives it to her. Six months later (no other payments on the layaway) he wants his money back. I remind him that he has the ring and ask why he expects his downpayment back. He tells me I’m wrong. He doesn’t have the ring — she does! I thought it was good for a grin, but not a refund.
— PETER TIMS, WHITE MOUNTAIN JEWELERS, SHOW LOW, AZ

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SPONSORED VIDEO

Ready to Relocate? Wilkerson Makes Your Move Seamless

When Brockhaus Jewelry decided to leave their longtime West Main Street storefront for a standalone building elsewhere in Norman, Oklahoma, owners John Brockhaus and Brad Shipman faced a familiar challenge: how to efficiently reduce inventory before the big move. Their solution? Partnering with liquidation specialists Wilkerson for a second time. "We'd already experienced Wilkerson's professionalism during a previous sale," Shipman recalls. "But their approach to our relocation event truly impressed us. They strategically prioritized our existing pieces while tactfully introducing complementary merchandise as inventory levels decreased." The carefully orchestrated sale didn't just meet targets—it shattered them. Asked if they'd endorse Wilkerson to industry colleagues planning similar transitions—whether relocating, retiring, or refreshing their space—both partners were emphatic in their approval. "The entire process was remarkably straightforward," Shipman notes. "Wilkerson delivered a well-structured program, paired us with a knowledgeable advisor, and managed every detail flawlessly from concept to completion."

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