The 5.0 version of the Geller Blue Book is the same book as the 4.0 book at the moment. The 5.0 update comes attached seperately so you can repalce the pages as you see fit.The 5.0 book is different in many ways but it is still built upon the same business structure.
Updated November 1st 2009 to the new gold HIGHS!
It is now:
1. Gold at $1050 an ounce
2. Platinum at $1350 an ounce
3. Jewelers wages/labor based upon a jeweler being paid $40,000 to
$60,000 a year.
4. A 3 time markup on parts and material.
5. A 4 time markup on labor.
6. Stock numbers included on each page for Stuller; Southeastern Findings;
R Findings; Agem; Roseco; Frie & Borel.
Here's where the 5.0 book is different and an advantage:
1. Instead of a spiral bound book (previous versions) all pages are in a 3
ring binder.
2. This allows for the possibility of changing pages. if you want to add or
subtract pages on your own, you can because its a 3 ring binder.
3. For the 1st year if gold or platinum goes up "substantially" we will mail out
replacement pages at no charge to you to insert into your book.
4. Inside the front cover is a handy brass millimeter slide gauge and a solar
power calculator.
Here's what included in the 5.0 kit:
1. Newest price book with 3 ring binder.
2. Calculator and millimeter gauge.
3. 8½x14" two sided full color QuickPick Repair List. Contains 20 of the
most used repairs so you can find them easily and quickly.
4. Full color counter mat for take in. Shows customers our "Policy on
Cleaning Your Jewelry". This pad (shows on this page) gives the
customers three options for cleaning. From an ultrasonic for free, a
quickie buff for $8 and a "Bring it back to factory specs" for $35.00.
5. QuickPick repair List in full color showing 20 of the most used repairs for
easy access.
6. One year of no charge updated sheets to the book if deemed necessary.
7. 3 sets (9 altogether) of instructional/training audio CD's by David Geller.
One set is for the owner/manager; another set is a tour of the book, page
by page done by David Geller; and the 3rd set train the staff how to
successfully sell repairs & custom design and how to handle customers
concerns about price.
After you buy the kit, additional copies of the 5.0 book itself is only $65.00 a copy.
The book cannot be bought without the kit if you've never owned the 5.0 kit before.
After the first year of owning the book, you can subscribe to our update service for only $199 a year thereafter. The $195 update subscripton covers you for up to 3 copies of the 5.0 book. Don't have to buy new kits and such, we will just mail out updated pages for your book.
If you purchase additional copies of the 5.0 ($65 each) the update subscription service covers you for up to 3 books.
If you own 4 or more copies of the 5.0 book, starting with the 4th copy, update service is only $29.00 per copy per year.
Stores using our pricing books have found they continue to have a 90% closing ratio on repairs.
