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Posted By: davidcycleback

Being knowledgeable about the material you sell, being honest/reliable and efficient is the to the only way to go. Gaining a good reputation for these things is how you slowly gain consignors and buyers and get good recommendations.

Preconcieved notions, especially romantic ones, are what often do in many beginning business people entering a new era. Never assume anything-- never assume this cost, never assume that cost. Find out what works and what doesn't. If you make 10 cents per diamond ring you sell to the rich and famous, and 25 cents per tin can you sell to a vagrant on skid row-- the later is by far better business model.