In 2017 I would like to expand my refining customer base from 0 to 1 or 2 (I am self employed and want to transition from my current occupation into refining over the next few years.) Toll refining only. I am not interested in buying any metal. I can do gold and silver, probably stone removal, not really interested in PGM's.
My thought is to make contact with the local jewelers and see if they can be convinced to make a change from their current refiner to my service. My problem is that I know almost nothing about the jewelry trade. I have been working on a refining schedule and I believe I can add a point or two to their bottom line but beyond that what do they want or need? ie 24k casting grain or pre alloyed? Plus many other questions. One probably leading to another.
If you have worked with the jewelry community I would be interested in talking with you either in the open forum, via PM, or over the phone. What ever y'all are comfortable with.
Thanks for your time.
My thought is to make contact with the local jewelers and see if they can be convinced to make a change from their current refiner to my service. My problem is that I know almost nothing about the jewelry trade. I have been working on a refining schedule and I believe I can add a point or two to their bottom line but beyond that what do they want or need? ie 24k casting grain or pre alloyed? Plus many other questions. One probably leading to another.
If you have worked with the jewelry community I would be interested in talking with you either in the open forum, via PM, or over the phone. What ever y'all are comfortable with.
Thanks for your time.