What to charge for a quilters caddy?
#11
Thank you. I split the difference and told the person $17.50 and told her there was around $6.00 of materials in it. She declined as it was too expensive and would look for something similar at Walmart. <sigh>
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I made a quilters caddy and an acquaintance said she'd like one for her daughter who sews. But I don't know what to charge. The inside bucket costs $2.75 and there is about 1/2 yard of fabric and 1/4 yard screening. Since I've gotten the bugs out of the pattern, I think it will take me a bit over an hour to make. What do you think of $15.00? Too much, too little?
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She will find the "flimsy" caddy/bag at WM (if she's lucky) and it will cost her between $8-$10, but each to his/her own. Maybe she has a budgeted amount for the gift.
But don't sell too cheap; this is a "craft show worthy item", not a big box store item.
But don't sell too cheap; this is a "craft show worthy item", not a big box store item.
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I agree $15.00 would move them pretty easy. Don't undercut yourself though. Your time is valuable and people will pay if they really want them, even at $17.50-$20. There are also people who want something for nothing, so gotta be careful.
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Jan I was just thinking the same thing. I know when I did craft shows, I always had $5.75 when people say the # in their head wow it's less than $6. Some items I put a dollar over the top of something and than tell the customer I'll take another dollar off, they loved the bargin. Or Buy one buck at $18.75 and get the second one for $ 16.
I sold alot, I did volume, lower price more sells. Don't know if anyone agrees with my thinking, but it sure worked for me.
I sold alot, I did volume, lower price more sells. Don't know if anyone agrees with my thinking, but it sure worked for me.
#18
I think it makes a difference where you live. I live in a small area with alot of quilters. I can sell a purse for $20 using Joann fabrics with coupons. I send them to a big city and a friend of mine can sell them for $40. I guess I feel different then some. I can only make so many quilts for family so if I get my material and a little for my time(I would be sewing anyway) Then I am happy.
#19
Every year we have a fundraiser at our church we call Grandma's Cupboard. We sell a variety of handmade and homemade goods and every year, the coordinator of it plays "What would you pay?" getting our input on what different things should cost. Personally I hate this game. But I think $15-20 would be a good price range for this cute caddy
#20
[QUOTE=Belfrybat;5691404]I made a quilters caddy and an acquaintance said she'd like one for her daughter who sews.
I've found that prices depend on the area you are in. Around where I live people tend to be..I don't want to say cheap...ok..less inclinded to spend their money. I'd say $10 to $15. Go less than 50 miles to the beach area and you could probably get $40 to $50...maybe more.
I've found that prices depend on the area you are in. Around where I live people tend to be..I don't want to say cheap...ok..less inclinded to spend their money. I'd say $10 to $15. Go less than 50 miles to the beach area and you could probably get $40 to $50...maybe more.
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