Nice I was just looking at that set last night and thinking how retty it is. I have not done one yet but they must be an awful lot of work to do. Remember you are selling your time and talant not just what it cost you to make. I bet they will jack up your price double on their end.

Chris

retty=pretty Sorry

yeah, its definately one of those projects that can't cover the time I spent or it would be the most expensive little tea set in the world! LOL

That tea set is just gorgeous NT! Remember that the shop will probably want half of your selling price too.

Ok, I'll say it...

Open mouth, insert both feet...

LOL- NT I just realized you posted it on the new PB album. Sorry 'bout that! I've never seen that one; it's really REALLY (REALLY) pretty!

I just found one...if it helps at all...
Pink Set

thanks MM.

I'm pretty sure they'll double my price and I think 160 is on the high end of what its possible to sell it for... what if I ask for 80 and see what happens. It may not sell anyway

here, this will be easier

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This is a tough question.
If you really do want to get in to the 'business' of
selling you will have to take a lot of things into account to come up with a price. I know this idea isn't new to you, being a landscape designer, you already have experience in selling your ideas.
Artists tend to undercut their prices in order to make a sale to afford purchasing supplies to continue their passion/craft. My opinion only...try and sell at a price worthy of your expertise. Test your stuff out. If your style isn't cutting it in one city, you may have to send it further. Your market/vicinity has ALOT to do with how you price.
Ask yourself some questions: Do you just want this piece out of the house? Are you looking for some quick money to buy more supplies?
Having a person interested in something that you've put your heart & soul into creating is quite an invigorating experience! But after awhile, if you haven't priced yourself properly, you end up feeling cheated and not so enthusiastic about the next project.
Not everyone needs to sell. Sometimes it's just fun to make.
However, being a gal who auctioned off a table for 5 grand, if i recall right, I'd not be overly concerned
about being 'salable'...don't sell yourself short.
Linlee

Dang, I'm with Linlee!

Find out what they think it could go for. They should have an idea. I've had two places tell me their mark-up is at least 40%. That helps me set a price. What I want, what they want and then what is realistic for the market area you're in. Pricing is the hardest part of this!!

If I remember right, Lily was selling hers. You might try to search what she got for it. I remember her telling us.
Speaking of her.....I wish she'd come back. I felt bad that she didn't think we appreciated her shabby chic stuff.

Hazie

Seriously, I think $80 is tooo low.
I know its a hard decision to make though. maybe if you take it to another gallery just for pricing and get an idea.
Bianchi

as compensation for my time... absolutely to low.

I'm not getting into the business persay, just that I need to make some money for the winter and apparently I have worked for 20years and never developed a single marketable skill. I've run a checkout, waited tables... I'm no more qualified for a low paying hourly job than a high school senior. Oh except the TSA is hot to hire me for swing shift work at the airport 2 hours away... I assume that you qualify if you are not on a terrorist watch list.

so anyway that s my little OT ramble...

people who find out that I need work are all say "well you're good with that thing you do, sell it!" if it were just that easy. I don't need another risky gamble on my financial stability.... I just thought it would be good to get some of my crap out of here so I don't have to look at it as I steadily and slowy go broke.

They were going to price mine at $200 in the Gallery, and they take 40%. But I decided to give it to my mom for Christmas. I just can't give anyone 40%!
I think Lily might have gotten about $100 just for the tea pot. I wish I could remember!

Hazie

I can deal with 40%, cause I know dang well I could make money and pay rent and utilities on a store,... they handle that risk.. I'll take wholesale.

Oh and in my above post, should read "I've never run..."

meaning I have no experience at ... anything

Ok then...just sell it.
If you still enjoy the shards and just want to continue
then sell it for what you think you can get for it.
I can see a little of the shadow now behind your original question. Believe me, I get it.
Just know that what you do, you do well...I'm not really comfortable going any further without knowing you better.

thanks Linlee.

Wow Hazie, 200 dollars? wow. that illustrates your quality. I'm certain mine can't compare to yours.

above I meant I CAN'T make money and pay rent and utilities on a store.

I don't know why I'm skipping 't on everything... ??? LOL

I wanna sell stuff too, to afford my trip to SLOW and ROSIE"S!!! Like what was said here, don't know about the local market being the best to sell. Have been envious of Rosie for signing up for the Sonia King workshop on "business marketing" at SAMA. Am planning to attend a garden show next year to "test" the garden art theory! Will set up a booth, this show sounds well attended and isn't a "polished" affair, just some passionate dirt diggers!!!

why aren't you going to sell it online, for a larger field of buyers?
like etsy or somewhere?
then keep 100% of profit?

I wonder how many here have things on Etsy? And does it really work for them.

I've looked at doing that. There are fees involved, but it's not too bad. May try that after the holidays.

I'm thinking about it too ,because where I live there everyone wants it for nothing,and I refuse to just give it away unless it's to friends I want to give to.I just have to learn the computer stuff to try to sell online.Thats my job after Xmas too.I'm wondering if we could have one person do this and we add pictures and the person in charge get's a commission off our items?We would have to all do our own shipping too.Don't know if this is crazy idea or not what do you all think,is it to risky that someone wouldn't hold up their end of the bargain?I know it takes a lot of computer time and someone with computr knowledge which isnt me sadly!

Ladies, I had seen this on my craigslist in Marylad. It might be helpful to you or me someday.

Here is a link that might be useful: selling site