Bruce,
I have been using Gellers book to do trade accounts. I split thr
retail pricing in the new book with my stores. I back out the costs
of materials and split the difference with the store. I hired a
jeweler and give him 25% of the book price. We use a laser welder for
most work and can whip through it. The stores charge $30 for a
chain solder. My cut $15, jeweler gets $3.75 takes him 3 min start to
finish on laser. Out of my cut comes rent, supplies, security and
insurance. We can do down sizings on narrow shanks at the same speed
and charge $18. If you can train yourself and your jeweler to work
fast you can make money. Work hard Play hard
Regards
J Morley/Goldsmith Laserwelding