Questions re Quilt Consignment policies
#21
This is a very interesting thread because I am on the verge of selling quilts (I hope). I have decided to charge 3 times what the long arm quilter charges me for the quilting just to keep it simple. I think it works out to a bit less than what Klue was saying that she charges. I agree with her about "art" versus "bedding". You can get a quilt for $39.99 at some stores but it isn't a one-of-a-kind piece of art.
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Originally Posted by judee0624
This is a very interesting thread because I am on the verge of selling quilts (I hope). I have decided to charge 3 times what the long arm quilter charges me for the quilting just to keep it simple. I think it works out to a bit less than what Klue was saying that she charges. I agree with her about "art" versus "bedding". You can get a quilt for $39.99 at some stores but it isn't a one-of-a-kind piece of art.
judee
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#23
Originally Posted by Moonpi
Sounds like they are using you. No one charges 100% commission. That's obscene.
I ended up giving the piece to a friend's mother for that Christmas. She loved it and I felt better.
I still sell my things, but lately it's through me. I haven't done the consignment thing for several years now.
#24
Hi Quiltncrazy,
Wow, you really got burned, bad! I'm so sorry to hear of your misfortune. I don't expect that to happen to me, but yes, I will go in next week and ask for a contract or I'll take the quilt home. I've known these gals for over 12 years. You wouldn't think I get burned, but guess we never know. Still, I think they should be doing this right and on paper. Thanks for sharing your painful story.
Wow, you really got burned, bad! I'm so sorry to hear of your misfortune. I don't expect that to happen to me, but yes, I will go in next week and ask for a contract or I'll take the quilt home. I've known these gals for over 12 years. You wouldn't think I get burned, but guess we never know. Still, I think they should be doing this right and on paper. Thanks for sharing your painful story.
#25
Thanks Klue, for all those excellent marketing ideas! :D Much, much appreciated. I doubt I'll ever get to the point of having many quilts to sell, but, ya never know, right? I will definitely take you up on your offer when/if it's time.
We live in a small mountain town, although they're trying to be a 'destination place' for the folks coming through for skiing, fishing, RV'ing, etc. We will have our third annual Quilt Show this September, so I will be getting some exposure there as I am entering a quilt I made for hubby.
Currently, we're a fairly depressed area, but we do get the tourists, so there is hope. Again, thanks for all your wonderful ideas, I'll be hanging on to them.
We live in a small mountain town, although they're trying to be a 'destination place' for the folks coming through for skiing, fishing, RV'ing, etc. We will have our third annual Quilt Show this September, so I will be getting some exposure there as I am entering a quilt I made for hubby.
Currently, we're a fairly depressed area, but we do get the tourists, so there is hope. Again, thanks for all your wonderful ideas, I'll be hanging on to them.
#26
Originally Posted by Quilting Aggi
Originally Posted by Moonpi
Sounds like they are using you. No one charges 100% commission. That's obscene.
I ended up giving the piece to a friend's mother for that Christmas. She loved it and I felt better.
I still sell my things, but lately it's through me. I haven't done the consignment thing for several years now.
#27
Originally Posted by Loretta
It seems to me that you should be the one to set the price of the item. Sometimes quilters are more aware of going prices than people who own the stores. Maybe?
#28
Originally Posted by Quiltgranny
Originally Posted by PatriceJ
if it's on consignment, and they get a percentage, then the higher the price they get for it, the more you make, too.
maybe, after having time to look at it more closely or after hearing some comments from customers cruising the store, they decided it was worth more than the original estimate. that could be a good thing.
maybe, after having time to look at it more closely or after hearing some comments from customers cruising the store, they decided it was worth more than the original estimate. that could be a good thing.
#29
Klue,
I do FMQ on my smaller pieces but I have a teensy machine and am not about to try the big ones that the pros use. I would rather trust the quilting guy I have just started using. It is easier on me and I have more time to produce more product while he does the quilting.
judee
I do FMQ on my smaller pieces but I have a teensy machine and am not about to try the big ones that the pros use. I would rather trust the quilting guy I have just started using. It is easier on me and I have more time to produce more product while he does the quilting.
judee
#30
Originally Posted by Quiltgranny
Originally Posted by PatriceJ
if it's on consignment, and they get a percentage, then the higher the price they get for it, the more you make, too.
maybe, after having time to look at it more closely or after hearing some comments from customers cruising the store, they decided it was worth more than the original estimate. that could be a good thing.
maybe, after having time to look at it more closely or after hearing some comments from customers cruising the store, they decided it was worth more than the original estimate. that could be a good thing.
And have it in writing. When it sells, make sure you are given a receipt and contact info. of the buyer so you can double check what they paid for it. Just my thoughts. Again I have not done this before.
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