I want to partner with another antique dealer in my shop — how do we split item valuation, selling price, and customer risk?

bro you gotta try things in this business. i tried, it didnt work. then i tried another way and it worked.

These kinds of questions are always the same: decide, do it either succeed or fail.

Stats: If you hire staff, costs go up 40%, but output can go up 60%. Net: +20%.

bro you're gonna win this! btw do it this way and in 6 monts you'll be raking it in!

note: I wrote this based on my own experience, it might not apply to everyone.

This is a classic industry problem. Solution: Tell the customer the 'real history'. Then keep your patience.

Procedure: First, create a written policy. Have the customer sign it. Then implement it.

There's one point I'm curious about. If decision-making authority isn't defined, it causes daily issues, not just during exits.

That's all, sorry if I went on too long.

thanks for posting.

I agree with this. Mistakes made on the antique dealer partnership side are usually reversible but expensive.

I'm also curious if anyone does it differently.

I can't fully agree with this. Don't hesitate to ask; those who don't ask always pay more.

Just because everyone does it doesn't mean it's right. Proven by experience.

Noted, thanks.

There's a common mistake people make when doing this. People defend habits, not processes. Resistance comes from there.

Correct me if I'm wrong.

Timely topic. Taking notes for two weeks yields better results than a six-month estimate.

I feel the same way. Everything goes well for the first three months; problems arise in the fourth.

Thanks for posting. The only thing separating friendship from partnership is a written contract.

Of course, it varies if your situation is different.

I'm writing this so you don't make the same mistake. Taking notes for two weeks yields better results than a six-month estimate.

Trying to do this alone is the most expensive way. Correct me if I'm wrong.

I'm in the same situation, that's why I'm asking. If you don't write this down from the start, it leads to arguments later.

If you have questions, write them; I'll answer as best I can.

i've been down this road let me tell you.. then when we decide without measuring, we always end up in the same place.

give trial work but pay for it; free trials don't bind anyone. i mean hope this helps.