Frodo Report post Posted March 7, 2023 No right or wrong answer, prices vary region to region but I am curious this is a simple cigarette case with CC pocket. Hand stamped what would you charge a customer for this if you did it yourself Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PastorBob Report post Posted March 7, 2023 $35-55 depending on complexity, personalization, etc. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kgg Report post Posted March 7, 2023 2 hours ago, Frodo said: No right or wrong answer, Just a suggestion to broaden possible customer base. The cig case is a good idea but you should also look at doing something for the vape users. A lot of nicotine addicted people are vaping rather then smoking these days. I am one of those who converted over after 50 + years of smoking and many of those years were smoking 4 packs a day. Not saying it is better health wise but definitely cheaper on the pocket book. Maybe something to look at. kgg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuck123wapati Report post Posted March 7, 2023 25-30 for a plain one, a lot of folks like plain things. 35 -40 for one like that decorated with stamps only. Very nice looking by the way. 45 or 50 if they want it tooled. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Samalan Report post Posted March 7, 2023 how long did it take to make that and could we see a finished one you know completely done. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Samalan Report post Posted March 7, 2023 I charged a guy fifty bucks for a key holder for his belt it only holds one truck key but he's happy with it he has had it for about four years now and wears it every day it's a very small case with no tooling no color $50.00 bucks with all that tooling on yours, wow not sure what it would be worth. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frodo Report post Posted March 7, 2023 2 hours ago, Samalan said: how long did it take to make that and could we see a finished one you know completely done. Stamping took about 30 minutes I will be happy to show you it when complete, but, I am out of resist so I have to order more and that is a solid week wait time here is a Skoal holster the same guy ordered 40 bucks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wild Bill46 Report post Posted March 7, 2023 I'm in a unsure way about it too FRODO. Good idea though ! Pricing is always a hassle for me. always a different this or that, here or there. I'm told, a standard idea is: (The cost of materials) ( +the cost of Labor, times two) is just one way to go. And of course there are other formula's out there as well. But, I always struggle when it comes to pulling on other people's purse strings, too hard, I don't want to be done that way myself . So in essence I'm never sure either ! Sorry for the rant ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handstitched Report post Posted March 8, 2023 17 hours ago, Frodo said: what would you charge a customer for this if you did it yourself $60 - $65 bucks. I used to make tobacco pouches, but the demand has dropped out. The cost of tobacco in Oz is astronomical. I also used to be a smoker , gave up ' cold turkey' 25 yrs ago . ' Tobacco was around the $20- 30 mark for 50 gm pack, but now anywhere around $70-80 upwards, therefore I hardly ever make pouches these days . HS Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Samalan Report post Posted March 8, 2023 Thanks for showing Frodo like to see the other one when it done Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frodo Report post Posted March 8, 2023 4 hours ago, Samalan said: Thanks for showing Frodo like to see the other one when it done Not done but as close as it will get till the resist arrives and I can rub them edges Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuck123wapati Report post Posted March 8, 2023 8 minutes ago, Frodo said: Not done but as close as it will get till the resist arrives and I can rub them edges that's going to look great man, it an awesome design, which machine did you sew it with i can see some tracking along the edge. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Samalan Report post Posted March 8, 2023 that's going to look really nice with the resist and antique what's on it now. as far as how much it's worth I think that starts with what you think it's worth and start to develop a price point from there factoring in all sorts of things like materials, overhead, time and time on a one-off thing needs to include design, ordering materials, and so forth sometimes it's about who is doing the buying and why anyway I would say not less than $50.00 Bucks But then what the hell do I know. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frodo Report post Posted March 9, 2023 17 hours ago, Samalan said: that's going to look really nice with the resist and antique what's on it now. as far as how much it's worth I think that starts with what you think it's worth and start to develop a price point from there factoring in all sorts of things like materials, overhead, time and time on a one-off thing needs to include design, ordering materials, and so forth sometimes it's about who is doing the buying and why anyway I would say not less than $50.00 Bucks But then what the hell do I know. I charged him 50. 90 for the pair Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Samalan Report post Posted March 9, 2023 That sounds like a deal to me good job Frodo. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuck123wapati Report post Posted March 9, 2023 1 hour ago, Frodo said: I charged him 50. 90 for the pair and well worth it!! those look great. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
