tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5829226793186376045.post6688048962573793323..comments2023-10-29T07:43:30.938-07:00Comments on Kim's Krafty Corner of the World! : How Much Would You Charge for this?KimThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04165355622368635629noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5829226793186376045.post-18503952890700143532008-01-19T14:32:00.000-08:002008-01-19T14:32:00.000-08:00These are great projects. This is the tough part,...These are great projects. This is the tough part, putting a reasonable price on the project. Reasonable for the time and love you've put into it and reasonable for potential customers.Two Cables and a Frapphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02873472844984523487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5829226793186376045.post-27446939690937265722008-01-18T19:52:00.000-08:002008-01-18T19:52:00.000-08:00I knit three projects for a knitting company, I wa...I knit three projects for a knitting company, I was payed 200$ for an afghan that was 48x60 inches and 100$ each for a couple of cap sleeve sweater and one without sleeves. It has taken me a month to knit the afghan, flat out without doing my own stuff at a total of 45 hours. So, I guess I made about 90 cents per hour so clearly you can't take the time spent on a project into account.<BR/><BR/>I agree with whoever said to check out the prices on Etsy, so long that you take your costs into account. And I would put in a surcharge if you hace to give up your personal stuff to work on a project.Karinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14745536331887708239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5829226793186376045.post-88712405273551185032008-01-18T18:41:00.000-08:002008-01-18T18:41:00.000-08:00I would agree - you need to make sure you are fair...I would agree - you need to make sure you are fair to yourself. Don't short-change yourself price wise!<BR/><BR/>You've already had some good suggestions on how to figure it out.NH Knitting Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00750054803211058322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5829226793186376045.post-72272373659812882082008-01-18T17:02:00.000-08:002008-01-18T17:02:00.000-08:00I would charge $50 bucks. What I usually do is do...I would charge $50 bucks. What I usually do is double the cost of materials, and then if its an easy project, I pay myself minimum wage. <BR/><BR/>And the only reason I sell my time for so cheap is because when I crochet, I am usually talking to friends, socializing, or watching television. But if I need to pay attention and its a lot of detailing--the price goes up QUICK. But I haven´t had many projects like that. <BR/><BR/>My only advice is--DONT SELL YOURSELF SHORT. What I always tell myself is that someone can get an 8 foot MACHINE knit acrylic scarf at Urban Outfitters for $25. I think they should AT LEAST pay me that. And because they are getting a unique, handmade item, they should actually pay more.<BR/><BR/>But that´s just my opinion.<BR/><BR/>Sheldon<BR/>p.s. Earth and Sky is my favorite yarn color for Red Heart Super Saver--so I am happy to see that´s what this project usedJengibrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06980916374476707430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5829226793186376045.post-85164233403737403672008-01-18T15:00:00.000-08:002008-01-18T15:00:00.000-08:00thanks everybody, great advice!thanks everybody, great advice!KimThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04165355622368635629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5829226793186376045.post-13646270238858819522008-01-18T14:35:00.001-08:002008-01-18T14:35:00.001-08:00See! That is why I don't knit for profit. If I am...See! That is why I don't knit for profit. If I am knitting for someone it is b/c I WANT to give it to you.Virtuoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18306817256544517175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5829226793186376045.post-64484049118591697042008-01-18T14:35:00.000-08:002008-01-18T14:35:00.000-08:00Gurl that is always a tough question.Bottomline......Gurl that is always a tough question.<BR/><BR/>Bottomline....your knitting TRULY is priceless.<BR/><BR/>So if the materials cost $16 and it takes you about 2 weeks to do it.....honest I would charge 3x the cost of the materials. So what is that $48?? And I would charge extra if they wanted it to be done less than a 2 week delivery. IMOVirtuoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18306817256544517175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5829226793186376045.post-39111598246903481062008-01-18T11:35:00.000-08:002008-01-18T11:35:00.000-08:00i have a hard time pricing my stuff... supposedly ...i have a hard time pricing my stuff... supposedly a good place to start is...<BR/>time it took to make TIMES min wage PLUS cost of materialsStill Patricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15354178083853153422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5829226793186376045.post-73335669136103772702008-01-18T10:10:00.000-08:002008-01-18T10:10:00.000-08:00What a great compliment to your work :)I'm not sur...What a great compliment to your work :)<BR/><BR/>I'm not sure, either, how to come up with a good price. Sorry I couldn't be of more help!Terrie D. (StarSpry)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01543108599217982661noreply@blogger.com