What price do you charge
03-21-2011, 10:01 AM
#33
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YOUr quilt is wonderful. I think others have answered the $$$ question, however, I would encourage you to get the ENTIRE amount up front. If they back out, you cannot salvage anything because it is so personalized. I would also tell them where they can purchase the printable fabric and have them print the photos and text. Way too much can go wrong with that part.
03-21-2011, 10:25 AM
#34
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Join Date: Jan 2011
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Originally Posted by cmagee84
Wow, that IS priceless. I agree with all the comments. I once read on here that you could charge by the square foot. such as a 55 x 75 = 4125 divided by 144 (12x12) = 28.6.
$15 x 28.6 = 429.68
$20 x 28.6 = 572.90.
etc.
Sounds like a lot, but this piece is PRICELESS!
Good Luck
$15 x 28.6 = 429.68
$20 x 28.6 = 572.90.
etc.
Sounds like a lot, but this piece is PRICELESS!
Good Luck
This is a very resonable way to price it.
03-21-2011, 11:14 AM
#36
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Pinole, California
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Hi back in the day when I did wedding cakes the rule of thumb was 3 times your cost. One for supplies, one for labor, one for profit. No bonus for doing extra work or time. Better to do it from the heart with a little money than to do it for free. I charge everyone the same and if I need their services I pay their business prices. Fair to all. Great work.
03-21-2011, 11:43 AM
#38
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Location: Central PA
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I made 7 of these wall hangings last fall. What a struggle. All went to the same person and I know that I WAY UNDER charged for them. Do only if you think you want to do it and get specifics like how many photos - my mistake was "assuming" only a few - each of the 7 had at least 10 photos of different sizes. It got to be a tedious chore.
03-21-2011, 12:45 PM
#39
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Location: New York
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Hobbies and business to me are two totally separate things. You really have to want to do this in your heart because it is a big committment that will keep you from doing more enjoyable things for yourself. Time is precious.
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