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kerry_nf · 05-28-2007, 11:49 AM

$150 for the chess board (the one on this thread).

I hadn't really intended to sell it. I spent aprox 10 hours of construction, plus materials...yet I still feel like I am accepting too much money for this.

Thoughts?

CanadianScroller · 05-28-2007, 11:57 AM

Don't ever sell yourself too short.
If you feel you are making enough money to cover your time and enjoyment then thats a good thing.
I once sold a Noah's Ark plaque at a fair for $25. It was on an old cupboard door and took me well over a week to make. I still kick myself

PuzzledMoose · 05-28-2007, 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kerry_nf

$150 for the chess board (the one on this thread).

I hadn't really intended to sell it. I spent aprox 10 hours of construction, plus materials...yet I still feel like I am accepting too much money for this.

Thoughts?

I'm with Carl - that doesn't seem too much to me for all that work - especially as someone is willing to pay it!

Jediscroller · 05-28-2007, 11:29 PM

If I spent 10 hours on something it would sell for over $200 depending on materials. $150 is a bargain.

kerry_nf · 05-29-2007, 12:15 AM

Thanks guys...I guess I needed someone else to tell me that I wasn't taking too much money for my work. I really appreciate the responses.

miamw · 06-03-2007, 03:04 PM

Since pictures don't really portray the true impact of workmanship on a piece of work, I agree with Kevin that they got a bargain. Have you ever priced a retail wooden chess set? Check this out If I were you, I wouldn't feel bad at all. I'd be jumping for joy to recoup some $$$ for my time and supplies. Watch out, maybe you'll get more orders!

05-28-2007, 11:49 AM	#1
kerry_nf Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 727	Got offered... $150 for the chess board (the one on this thread). I hadn't really intended to sell it. I spent aprox 10 hours of construction, plus materials...yet I still feel like I am accepting too much money for this. Thoughts? __________________ Check me out on the web: http://www.kerrysworld.com

05-28-2007, 11:57 AM	#2
CanadianScroller Moderator CUT IT OUT Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chilliwack British Columbia, Canada Posts: 3,904 Blog Entries: 12	Don't ever sell yourself too short. If you feel you are making enough money to cover your time and enjoyment then thats a good thing. I once sold a Noah's Ark plaque at a fair for $25. It was on an old cupboard door and took me well over a week to make. I still kick myself __________________ CAЯL HIRD-RUTTEЯ "proud member of the best scroll sawing forum on the net." Ryobi SC180VS scroll saw EX21

05-28-2007, 11:29 PM	#4
Jediscroller American Crafstman Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Galaxy far, far away Posts: 3,164 Blog Entries: 6	If I spent 10 hours on something it would sell for over $200 depending on materials. $150 is a bargain. __________________ Kevin Scrollsaw Patterns Online Making holes in wood with an EX-30, Craftsman 16" VS, Dremel 1680 and 1671

05-29-2007, 12:15 AM	#5
kerry_nf Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 727	Thanks guys...I guess I needed someone else to tell me that I wasn't taking too much money for my work. I really appreciate the responses. __________________ Check me out on the web: http://www.kerrysworld.com

06-03-2007, 03:04 PM	#6
miamw Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 452	Since pictures don't really portray the true impact of workmanship on a piece of work, I agree with Kevin that they got a bargain. Have you ever priced a retail wooden chess set? Check this out If I were you, I wouldn't feel bad at all. I'd be jumping for joy to recoup some $$$ for my time and supplies. Watch out, maybe you'll get more orders! __________________ Mia We are the music makers. We are the dreamers of dreams. Easy scrollin' with a DW788

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