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I posted this on another forum too, but not sure how busy it is. My Mom did some handmade sewing she wants me to sell for her and I don't want to undersell them because she can't sew anymore. How do you set a price? I can't just post a pic and ask "How much would you pay?" without violating the AUP---
My daughter recently asked me the same thing. As a person who shops Goodwill, I wouldn't pay what I know in my heart it's worth. But hey, I'm one of those that drives an old truck but has the taste of a Mercedes. :-)
She makes one of a kind outfits, hats and scoodies. She's on a site called Etsy.com and also Craftster. org. with others that sew and sell their things. You might look around there and see what things are going for before you set your own prices. Ebay is always a possibility, but she said she noticed that there were so many people selling on ebay that it was hard to get anything at all for her things. Considering how much time is involved in creating something, you don't need to be just one more in the mass of folks on ebay.
I would suggest that you take tons of photos and pick out the best 7-10 to show off your stuff. People buying things on the internet would love to be able to "eyeball" things, so have to rely on those photos for depth and dimension on fabrics, etc. When I was selling on ebay, I did my best to try and help people to not only see, but feel whatever I was selling.
Sewing by hand (or machine) is a fine art and knowing the clothes are made with care, and are unique is worth a lot to the right people. They are out there with their unlimited pocket books. I wish you much luck.
Thank you. At one time I crocheted afghans, bed sized ones at that, had a hard time getting $10 for them, but this isn't a wealthy area, I wish ebay had been around back then, might still be doing it. I am kinda afraid of ebay for some reason, being new to the computer. I guess, just stick a starting price on them and see what happens.
Having watched my mother make afghans, I know what goes into them. It's sad that folks didn't even want to spend $10. That wouldn't even cover the cost of the yarn!
If you can find a gift shop in a tourist area and put them there on consignment, you can get the best $ for them.
Sandra has for years taught and sold crafts. She has about 10 places on the NC coast that she puts her stuff in.
We would leave her home in Washington County and drive the 90 or so miles to her first place. We would stop at yard sales and other known shopping spots and purchase things she could paint and resell.
She is a real inspiration to me.
She also told me to at least triple the cost of supplies at craft fairs and if I remember the break-dow was. 1/3rd materials, 1/3 labor, 1/3 for booth rent.
If you sell consignment, you should ask at least double the cost of supplies.
What ever it's always best to sell where homemade is a bonus.
Best wishes.
Sidney
I'm a weaver and so far I don't sell my stuff, because I can't imagine anyone paying me what it's worth when I consider the time it takes. (I also usually shop at yard sales and Frenchy's, our local eqivalent to Goodwill) However, I've heard it said many times in relation to selling one's work, you may be more likely to sell it at a higher price than a lower one. Low prices make people think it is cheap and worth less. My son who is in photography school was told the same thing. I suggest if you want to sell it in real life (as opposed to on line) you should look at what similar stuff sells for at craft fairs, quality "local artisan craft" shops and price accordingly. Don't sell yourself (or your mom) short.
