Two more Lucky Pennies are on my little silver tree! I think I need lots of luck. I have a booth at my first craft/vendor show in years this coming Saturday. I was asked to bring my Ice Drops, and I'm very flattered that I've been asked. However, I'm not so sure people will be willing to pay my price.
I'm approaching this whole deal with a cautious attitude. I have never done well at craft shows. Granted, I've only participated in a handful, but I've never done more than cover the cost of the booth. So, I hope these Lucky Pennies bring me lots of luck!
Although I'm set in the price for my Ice Drops and Lucky Pennies, I'd be interested in knowing... what would you charge/pay for handmade ornaments like these?
More great pennies!! :)
ReplyDeleteI hope you do really well at your sale and I am sure your Ice Drops and pennies will get lots of attention!!! :)
As for a price(know that I have no real clue, just guessing what I would do) I would probably ask $2.50-$5 since they are handmade. :)
On the one hand, most people aren't willing to pay what handmade things are worth. On the other hand, if you didn't charge for the cost of the materials, just charged people *minimum wage* for your time, they REALLY wouldn't want to pay that amount. BUT you have to remember - not everyone can make this stuff - it is HAND MADE by a SKILLED ARTISAN. That ought to be worth something - more than minimum wage (or less).
ReplyDeleteBest of luck, I do hope you have plenty of sales!! Pricing hand work is not easy.
ReplyDeleteIf you can make Lucky Pennies in people's Birth years, I think they will sell very quickly - even just do a selection in 2016 coins, then grandparents may buy them as baby gifts. No idea how much to charge for them though, $5 seems a little low for the amount of work involved, but people probably wouldn't pay much more than that. Face value of the coin plus a percentage above that?
ReplyDeleteFirst, good luck! I did all right this year but less so on snowflakes, I think that was because we didn't really have any snow yet and people were not yet thinking of Christmas even though they were at a sale with music, etc.
ReplyDeleteI charge $8 for one regular sized snowflake ( think the 24 days of tatting on size 20) or 3 for $20. Having a combined price seems to encourage multiple sales. How about $6 or three for $15? Also, it's really helpful to have a sign with the price, people really dislike asking. And I was thinking if you have a necklace chain that you could put an ice drop on, people might think, "hey I could do that". Best of luck!
Good luck with your show! I'm sure your booth will be popular.
ReplyDeleteI would charge $4 for them. People will buy them because it is tatting, a "lost art". Also if you are going to be there, tat! People will see how it is done and appreciate it more...causing more sales. You ay want to were on as earrings and a necklace to increase sales.
ReplyDeleteGood luck
I don't know the cost but I love seeing handmade items at craft shows. I tend to go for a deal and buy multiples. Hope that helps.
ReplyDeleteHow very exciting to do a show and offer your amazing Lucky Pennies and Ice Drops. Pricing is always quite tricky...People want to pay about 10 cents on the dollar and your time and expertise is worth far more. I like the suggestion of $6 or 3/$15. I hope you sell out and find a following for more orders/sales.
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