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Pricing your jewelry Tips for Shows or Ebay auctions

by: laughing_spirit_designs( 4978Feedback score is 1000 to 4,999) Top 10000 Reviewer
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Guide viewed: 197 times Tags: jewelry | jewelry making | beads | bead art | pricing


When pricing for EBAY
  • Cost of Beads and the findings to make product
  • Cost of plastic bag you may put the item in and tissue paper to wrap
  • Cost of Listing fees on the front side of the auction
  • Cost of the Final Value Price or FVP on the back side of the auction. Most artists forget about this fee and it is VERY important. When I started out on Ebay I could never figure out why I was not making more money. This is were I lost track.
  • Shipping Envelope or box
  • Shipping Fees
  • Paypal Fees
When pricing for a Craft show or fair I found the following hidden costs
  • Gas to and from the Show
  • Booth Fees
  • Cost of Food and Drinks. We bring our own cooler to shows and only need to leave the tables for bathroom breaks. Bring a buddy to cover your booth while you take a break. Or if you do not have help, just cover your products with a large cloth. One thing that I have found over the years of Craft shows is that sellers watch out for each other. Cover your beads with a cloth and they should be free from theft.
  • Do not forget the cost of pens, paper, receipt books, price tags and office supplier
Good luck with your business. It is a wonderful way to make a living. I love the customer contact. Happy Beading!

Guide ID: 10000000005052825Guide created: 01/08/08 (updated 05/20/08)

 
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