Run the Numbers. This Deal Makes Sense.
Before you decide, compare the cost of building this from scratch versus buying it ready to go.
This page is for serious buyers who want to understand the value proposition before scheduling a viewing. We believe in transparency — so instead of vague promises, we've laid out the actual numbers. What would it cost to build this business from scratch? What are you really getting for $20,000? And what's the opportunity you'd be walking away from if you pass?
Read through the math. If the numbers make sense to you, get in touch.
The Build-It-Yourself Math
What it would cost to replicate what you're buying.
| Item | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| Raw materials (wire, stones, beads, findings) | $20,000 |
| Tools and equipment | $500 – $1,500 |
| Popup tents (2) | $800 – $2,000 |
| Tables (15) | $1,500 – $3,000 |
| 8x24 ft backdrop display | $300 – $800 |
| Display cases, racks, and stands | $500 – $1,500 |
| Packaging materials (bags, boxes, tissue, cards) | $200 – $500 |
| Business insurance (first year) | $300 – $600 |
| Craft show registration fees (first year) | $500 – $2,000 |
| Time to learn techniques | 6 – 24 months |
| Learning from mistakes (wasted materials, bad designs, underpricing) | Priceless / months of trial and error |
| Time to build wholesale relationships | 1 – 3 years |
| Building a vendor reputation (getting into the good shows) | 1 – 2 years |
| Time to build a customer base | 2 – 5 years |
| Total (cash alone) | $24,100 – $31,900+ |
| Total (time) | YEARS |
A sampling of the finished jewelry inventory included in the sale.
What You're Paying
For everything listed above — plus seller training, wholesale relationships, and an active business.
That's less than the cost of raw materials alone if you were starting from zero.
Side-by-Side Comparison
Two paths to the same destination. One takes years. One takes a phone call.
Starting From Scratch
- $24,000–$32,000+ in upfront material and equipment costs
- 6–24 months learning wire-wrapping, beading, and finishing techniques through trial and error
- 1–2 years building vendor reputation to get into the better, higher-traffic shows
- 1–3 years developing wholesale relationships with boutiques and retail buyers
- 2–5 years building a repeat customer base and word-of-mouth referral network
- Hundreds of hours of wasted material from learning curves and failed designs
- Zero revenue while you're learning, sourcing, and building your first inventory
Buying This Business
- $20,000 — one price for everything, backed dollar-for-dollar by physical assets
- Seller training included — learn the techniques directly from someone with 12+ years of experience
- Vendor reputation transfers — step into an established show circuit with existing event relationships
- Wholesale accounts ready — existing relationships with retail buyers who already know the product
- Customer base included — repeat buyers and referral network built over a decade
- Finished inventory — show-ready pieces you can sell on day one, no production time needed
- Revenue from day one — book your first show and start selling immediately
What's Included in the $20,000
A comprehensive recap of every tangible and intangible asset in this sale.
Finished Jewelry Inventory
- Wire-wrapped pendants and necklaces with natural stones and crystals
- Beaded necklaces, bracelets, and earring sets across multiple styles
- Mixed-media pieces combining wire, beads, stones, and chain
- Show-ready pieces with pricing, tagged and organized for immediate sale
- Turquoise, carnelian, agate, jasper, and other semi-precious stone pieces
Raw Materials & Supplies
- Copper, artistic, sterling silver, and non-tarnish wire (multiple gauges)
- Seed beads in a full color range
- Glass beads (Czech, lampwork, pressed)
- Gemstone beads (turquoise, carnelian, agate, jasper, and more)
- Natural stone cabochons and pendant-ready stones
- Findings: clasps (lobster, toggle, magnetic), jump rings, ear wires, head pins, eye pins, crimp beads, chain
Jewelry-Making Tools
- Round-nose, flat-nose, and chain-nose pliers
- Wire cutters (flush and standard)
- Mandrels and forming tools
- Bead boards and design mats
- Crimping tools, files, hammers, and finishing tools
Show & Display Equipment
- 2 popup tents (12x12 ft and 12x20 ft)
- 15 tables in 3 sizes: 3x6 ft, 4x4 ft, and 2x4 ft (folding and straight)
- Black table covers for all tables
- 8x24 ft backdrop with curtain divider
- Display stands, busts, risers, earring holders
- Signage and pricing materials
Seller Training (Included Free)
- Hands-on instruction in wire-wrapping, beading, and mixed-media techniques
- Show setup, teardown, and booth presentation
- Pricing strategy and inventory management
- Introduction to show contacts and wholesale relationships
- Material sourcing guidance and supplier contacts
Relationships & Reputation
- Established show circuit across South Houston area
- Wholesale relationships with boutiques and retail stores
- Repeat customer base built over 12+ years
- Word-of-mouth referral network
- Event organizer relationships for show booking priority
The complete show setup — tents, tables, displays — is all included.
Growth Opportunities
The current owner built this business through shows and wholesale alone. Here's what a new owner could add.
Online Sales (Etsy, Shopify)
This business has never sold online. An Etsy shop or standalone website could open up a national customer base overnight. The finished inventory is already photographed and ready to list.
Social Media Marketing
Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest — handmade jewelry is one of the most popular categories on social media. Process videos and behind-the-scenes content practically create themselves with this kind of product.
Expanded Show Circuit
The current circuit covers the South Houston area. Texas has hundreds of craft shows, farmers markets, and artisan fairs. Expanding to Austin, San Antonio, or Dallas could multiply your show revenue.
Custom Orders
Custom jewelry commands premium prices and builds deep customer loyalty. With the skills from seller training and the material stock on hand, custom orders are a natural addition.
Classes & Workshops
Teach wire-wrapping or beading workshops at local craft stores, community centers, or private events. Each class generates revenue and creates future customers. You have more than enough materials to supply a classroom.
Corporate & Event Sales
Bridesmaid gifts, corporate gifts, party favors — bulk custom orders for events are a high-margin channel that pairs perfectly with an established jewelry-making operation.
The point: The $20,000 asking price is based on what exists today. The upside — the channels this business has never tapped — is what makes this an opportunity, not just an asset purchase. A new owner with energy and ideas could grow this well beyond its current footprint.
What This Really Means
No Goodwill Premium
You're not paying a markup for the brand name or perceived value. The price reflects the physical assets.
Assets at Actual Value
You're buying $20,000 in physical inventory and equipment for $20,000. Dollar for dollar.
Everything Else Is Upside
Training, relationships, customer base, show history, techniques — all included at no additional cost.
The Opportunity Cost of Waiting
Craft show season doesn't wait. While you're thinking it over, show dates are filling up, booth spaces are being claimed, and wholesale buyers are placing orders with someone else.
Every month you delay is a month of revenue you could have been earning with a turnkey business already in motion.
Consider the specifics:
- If craft show season starts in the fall and you haven't secured booth space by summer, you've missed the entire holiday market circuit — the single highest-revenue period of the year for handmade jewelry.
- If a wholesale buyer reaches out in September looking for holiday inventory, a new startup with no track record can't fill that order. This business can.
- If you wait six months to "think about it," that's six months of show revenue, wholesale orders, and customer relationships that went to someone else — or didn't happen at all.
- If you decide to build from scratch instead, you'll spend your first year learning, buying materials at retail prices, and trying to get into shows that are already booked. This business skips all of that.
The business exists today. The inventory is ready. The show circuit is established. The only question is whether someone else gets to it first.
$20,000 in raw materials — organized, sourced over 12+ years, and ready for production.
The Numbers Don't Lie
This is a fair deal backed by real assets. See for yourself.