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Old 07-12-2011, 03:30 AM
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If you only charge $4, people do not respect all the work you have put it into it including the little personalized "extras" you did. People often think that b/c it is homemade, it should be cheaper. I find that is not the usual case. Charging $4 is a give away. Your purse is very cute and worth around $10 or more if the economy of your area can support it.
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Old 07-12-2011, 03:32 AM
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No less than $10.00
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Old 07-12-2011, 03:40 AM
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I get $10 for the ones I design myself.
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Old 07-12-2011, 03:45 AM
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$10, maybe 8 for a friend, you have to think of cost of materials
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Old 07-12-2011, 03:46 AM
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the buttons alone are going to cost half of what you say you might charge.

Check out your costs and your time and give yourself a bit of profit.

They are adorable......and $10. I think, would be minimum
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Old 07-12-2011, 03:54 AM
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My mom always told me that your time is worth something.
So, if the patterns cost three dollars, the fabric costs one dollar than you must make a formula (like three times the cost of the material) to determine you costs.
Remember handmade in the USA is special.
Handmade in the third world country not so much
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Old 07-12-2011, 04:02 AM
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I am not sure what I would charge, never having made one, probably $8.00-$10.00, but I do know $4.00 is not enough!
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Old 07-12-2011, 04:05 AM
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I think $10 would be a good price. Your work and fabric choices are great!
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Old 07-12-2011, 04:09 AM
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I'd pay $10 for one.
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Old 07-12-2011, 04:18 AM
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think about how much time you put in; even if it only takes you an hour to do at $4 take away the cost of materials so how much does that leave you making per hour; I'm guessing less than a $1 an hour. Would you work for anyone for that wage? Even if it is for family or friends.
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