etiquette question
#327521 - 03/31/08 09:21 AM
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michele
Reged: 06/02/03
Posts: 6886
Loc: southeastern michigan
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As some of you may know, I make jewelry on the side. Its all sterling silver and swarovski crystal. I typically just display it and sell it at the office I work at. I just made up a whole bunch of new pretty things as my inventory was getting low because I was too ill to work on it. I plan to send out a letter and drop copies of it off at some of the local places by the office that I know people at.
I thought I would get some pretty paper and write up a thing saying that I have made up all this new jewelry, how it would be the perfect accessory for your spring wardrobe or for a mothers day or graduation gift, blah, blah, blah.
Also thank my boss for allowing me to display my wares at the office and while you are here, why not check out the new sunglasses we got in, yadda, yadda, yadda.
My hopes is to drum up enough sales to pay for my insurance cap on my medical treatments, which is $1500. Now, most people know that I have been ill and struggling and such. Would it be improper/rude/just not cool, whatever, to make mention that all proceeds from the jewelry sales will go to help pay for my medical treatments?? I really need the money but don't want to offend anyone or whatever. I am not the best at the PC stuff so thought I would ask what you guys thought. Cool or not cool?
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I don't think I would mention it. People who buy the jewelry will do so because it sells itself. Plus you have done this before so it is kind of like a side business for you. So what you do with the money is your own business. Not only that you might get a lot of nosy unwanted opinions or questions. I've seen your jewelry and you will have no problem selling it!! 
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Thanks Angela!! I am hoping that after another infusion or two, I will have the energy to really get out there and sell it again!
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Hmmm, tough call!
If it were me, and I live in a small city, I would say the proceeds go to the "Cure Michele" campaign. I guess a lot would have to do with how well you know the places you would be dropping off the notices and their understanding of the situation.
I see it a lot at craft shows - proceeds to the "Cory Smith" fund, the "ABC trust", and then the registered charities too. There were even 2 girls making jewellery to help pay their friend's family with living expenses while she was in Toronto Sick Kids for treatments.
If you are able to think of a descrete way to say it might be okay - not just "to pay my medical bills".
If it was up to me, I'd do it. You might get more sympathies that way and people do tend to reach for the pocketbooks more when there is a cause involved. In this case it just happens to be you!
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When I see something for sell that says "proceeds go for medical treatments" or such and I know that it's the truth I will usually buy something. But if I think it's just a con I keep walking. Hope that helps some.
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I agree with Angela.
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My thing is jewelry, not photography so the pictures are not the best!!!!  I think this link should take you to the photobucket album and you should be able to click on any photo to enlarge it. That is if I have evolved enough to use basic computer skills!
http://s4.photobucket.com/albums/y126/michelebrake/jewelry/?start=0
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Your jewelry is beautiful!
As for your question I agree with what Angela said. I also wouldn't mention it. I think in the long run you want your jewelry to sell because people like it. Plus, as was mentioned, people would get very nosy and I think they'd have the right to be. If I saw a sign that just says "proceeds go to medical treatments" I would think that it's very vague and wouldn't believe it and I would definitely ask questions . If I didn't get my answers I would just think this is some sort of a "fake charity" or something.
As I said originally, your pieces are gorgeous and I don't think you need any explanation as for why people should buy it !
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These are beautiful! Do you ship them? I would love to purchase one, maybe more, for my bridesmaids to wear! Do you have a website where I can order them?
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