Taking small biz risks in a culture of $$ fear
March 28, 2006 by Mary Wynne-Wynter
Over Budget and Overjoyed - New York Times: "
By DAVID COLMAN
Published: March 26, 2006
Peter Thompson for The New York Times
Richard Wright, the auction house owner, saw his fortunes change with a George Nelson jewelry chest.
Generally there are two ways for dealers to do business. One: scavenge flea markets for lots of cheap finds and jack up the price 5 or 10 times. Two: pay for the best quality you can afford and double the price. The chest, which came to Mr. Wright as he was making that transition, is a reminder that sometimes you need to break open a tin of caviar to make a really good omelet.