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    Old 07-12-2011, 10:45 PM
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    $15
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    Old 07-13-2011, 01:06 AM
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    I would charge too muc to make people want them. I'm esttimateing at least an hours time, which put the price WAY over $4. And that;s without supplies, which are probably a couple dollars. TO ME, not worth my time as a money maker. But I might give them to friends as gifts, becasue the are cute!
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    Old 07-13-2011, 07:18 AM
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    $4 is a steal but i think $8 is better....but for a craft fair..$10 is best, that's just my opinion, since i haven't made one then im not sure how much time/effort goes into it. By the way...your's are adorable! Would make very lovely practical gifts for birthdays, christmas, just because !
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    Old 07-13-2011, 07:28 AM
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    Originally Posted by charismah
    12$
    They are adorable!
    I agree. That has a lot of work in it.
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    Old 07-13-2011, 08:55 AM
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    Originally Posted by MaryStoaks
    Originally Posted by charismah
    12$
    They are adorable!
    I agree!

    I agree too, you have to consider your time.
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    Old 07-13-2011, 09:32 AM
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    Add us the cost of materials and multiply by 3. This is a good rule for craft items at craft fairs'
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    Old 07-13-2011, 10:32 AM
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    Originally Posted by charismah
    12$
    They are adorable!
    I'm with Charisma - crafters HORRIBLY underprice their work. Although I hate gouging, $12 is not excessive. You could also "tier" the pricing: 1 to 5 bags $12 each, 6 to 10 bags $10 each, 10 to 15 bags $10 each plus a free bag ... something like that.

    I had a dear friend who got herself in a real bind because she undervalued - forgot altogether, actually! - the price and value of her TIME to make it. She was making enough to cover the cost of materials, but had NO TIME left to herself because she was fulfilling all her orders.

    Think about it: what would a retail store charge for this same object (which you KNOW will not be made as well as you will make it)? More than $12, that's for sure!

    Time is NOT just how long you're at the machine: it's selection of fabrics and embellishments, planning and creating personal touches ("Could you do a little [whatever] here???"], quality control (excellent construction, and the time & gas cost to drive and shop for fabric and other supplies.
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    Old 07-13-2011, 01:32 PM
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    I'd charge at least 10-12$. You've put a lot of work into these little wallets. They really are cute. :):):)
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    Old 07-13-2011, 06:04 PM
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    I checked the website for this Little Wallet Card. This is what I came up with.

    Little Wallet Card: $5.95
    2 fat quarters, different designs
    6" x 9" interfacing.
    1 snap or buttom.

    Considering the cost of the pattern, cost of fat quarters and interfacing, not to mention to snap or buttom, I would say $12.00 to $15.00 should be your minimum cost. Don't sell your self short, even with friends.
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    Old 07-13-2011, 08:54 PM
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    Originally Posted by Grandma Mary
    I was told by a crafter once, to charge 3 times the cost of your materials. This helps cover your time and expertise.
    I'm sure that must depend on the materials. For example, cross stitch (assuming anyone would actually pay someone else for doing it), would cost very little, but only 3x the cost of materials for a picture size would be working for pennies. Literally.
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