M.A.I.L. :: View topic

Knit_wit · Joined: August 25, 2006 Posts: 7 Submissions: 0

Im new to selling my stuff and i was wondering if anybody might have a suggestion or 2 about how to price what you sell if for.

ElementalDragon · Posted on Fri Aug 25, 2006 4:53 pm

Here ya go.

http://www.mailleartisans.org/articles/subcat.cgi?key=22

[Edit: Added post move]
I kinda thought this might get moved from where it was. Smile

Comprehensive Diameter Database: Web Page | Online Spreadsheet | About the database
Do you choose to be offended?

rob000245 · Joined: May 01, 2006 Posts: 128 Submissions: 0

i sell sterling bracelets mainly for 20 $ but i suppose i get the sterling silver cheaper than most people get it and for materials that arent of good quality i may sell bracelets for 5-10 dollars

did i forget to mention i have never sold any thing

Demosthenes · Posted on Sat Aug 26, 2006 2:00 am

$20!! Thats freaking amazing, how can you afford that? Thats what I would charge for copper. You must either get your silver for ridicolously cheap or have absolutely no profit margin. (and don't forget labour) The cheapest bracelet I make in sterling costs at least $100. You may want to consider raising your prices or nobody will beleive its silver.

http://epithemeus.deviantart.com/ I need more pageviews! Make me feel worthwhile:P

Metalchick · Posted on Sat Aug 26, 2006 4:02 am

I agree, that's crazy!!! If you're making a quality product that you put your time and effort into, WHY would you charge so little? I hand make all of my rings and saw cut them by hand with a jeweler's saw, I put every effort into making closures seamless and making the best piece that I can - which is much better than a machine made piece of crap, average, not "one of a kind, hand made", jewelery store necklace or bracelet. You should charge prices that you think your work is worth, that reflect the time, effort and creativity that you put into the specific piece. Sorry if that sounded like a rant but you should be proud of and confident in your artistic ability, not charge what you think the raw material is worth. If you look in the articles section, you'll find alot of good advice. You should be able to adapt this and come up with a fair price for your jewellery - [/u]Don't sell yourself short but don't over-charge, make your customers happy and coming back for more.

Metalchick Wink

[/quote]

Metalchick · Posted on Sat Aug 26, 2006 4:04 am

Okay, really having problems tonight, Sorry again Wink

Metalchick Wink

happysparkle · Posted on Sat Aug 26, 2006 3:27 pm

Personally I find that if you charge too little for a good product, people tend to wonder why and they normally come to the conclusion that the quality is not as high as they might want - I mean, look at the price and quality of jewelry in some place like Walmart. The general jewelry- and art-buying public know that you get what you pay for. You should definitely be charging more. People will gladly pay twice that and more for quality handmade stuff. I know when I tell people what I chrage for portrait sittings, the first thing they ask is why I don't charge more for such a specialized skill (and I still make a GOOD amount - $10 materials fee and $30/hour). You have a rare skill, being a mailler, and your prices let people know just how unique that is.

Just my two rings, being a jeweler/artist.

--kiki b.

I once killed a lawn gnome.
It was lookin' at me funny.

http://kiki-b.deviantart.com

BMR · Posted on Sat Aug 26, 2006 8:56 pm

You can usually get away with high prices if you can throw a good sales pitch. Not to mean that I encourage overpricing, but many people don't understand the work that goes into maille that would justify high prices. A good pitch is 50% of a sale, getting buyers to understand just how much work, time and love go into each piece will ensure that you won't have to sell your pieces for less than they be worth.

_________

Being from the third world, BMR claims the right to speak in the third person.

Knit_wit · Joined: August 25, 2006 Posts: 7 Submissions: 0

ok then since everybody has a good head im making a 20 gauge stainless steel 5mm ring bracelet that is 2 inches thick and 8 inches wide. usinge the euro 4 in 1 stich. I start from scratch and i was thinking a good price should be $200 to $300 how much would you all charge.

Harold · Joined: August 20, 2005 Posts: 41 Submissions: 0

For that 20g 5mm euro 4-in-1 bracelet i'd pay 30-35 dollars max.

i'm making 18g 5mm euro 4-in-1 bracelet from copper-cored silver wire for, umm, 40-50 euros (45-55 bucks). I have made a fine stone and attach that to this bracelet to justify "high" price.

Yeah, i got your sarcastic price... Coif LoL

zenmamajen · Joined: June 23, 2006 Posts: 37 Submissions: 0

Me, I'd price that 20-ga stainless somewhere around $100. My "formula" is simple, I aim for around $12 to $15 per hour, then I'd add more for precious metals. I'm also taking less time than you would since I'm using pre-cut rings. This is also just fun-hobby-learning price, as I get better, then I'll start charging more.

Harold · Joined: August 20, 2005 Posts: 41 Submissions: 0

Greed bastards... I've charged 5e (~4 dollars) per hour for years. When i started to sell smaller items, I got greed and nowadays i have "high" prices like i said: ~9 dollars per hour

Knit_wit · Joined: August 25, 2006 Posts: 7 Submissions: 0

well then i guess i should try and tone down my price for that bracelet... the only reason it was so high is because a few jewelers have looked at it and suggested that price for matereal cutting time and work. Oh well what is the best way to cut 20 gauge stainless steel the only cutter i have that works is a bolt cutter. Confused

zenmamajen · Joined: June 23, 2006 Posts: 37 Submissions: 0

Harold · Joined: August 20, 2005 Posts: 41 Submissions: 0

Ahh, posting troubles.