Making Wallets To Sell

[aguilerag]

Exactly. If you don't try to do something you want to even though there is a risk you will never know if you could have ever done it.

[philarryous]

hello, new here to this site, just wondering if anyone out there has a wallet inner pattern for a more finnished look. starting out and spent alot of money in tools, i have a disibility due to an accident in the military involving my back. and do leather work for a pass time as i can only spend limited amounts of time at it, looking for interesting and unique patterns for wallets..i dont make them to sell. i do for family and friends gifts. i know the basics in finishing leather and made wallets but would like to improve , if you guys have any patterns you would like to share, i would greatly appreciate it. have a creative and wonderful day......phil

[aguilerag]

Phil, I put the pattern for this wallet up on one of my other posts. If you want it I can put. It up again.

[philarryous]

would be great Aguilerag, would appreciate the pattern very much..if you ever need help with anyting , just ask.. I do have a background in leather working from years ago..will let you know about my story next time..take care buddy, have a great day

[aguilerag]

Here are the patterns.

[philarryous]

how do they go togeather, do you have a copy of the pattern you could send me? do you have a pic of the wallet finished? inside and outside..would help alot. thanks

[Kevin King]

I didn't think I really put anyone down from Etsy, or bashed anyone. I looked there (didn't even know what Etsy was) and saw stuff people are selling and their prices and it did make me feel not so self conscious of what I can produce. I think one of my problems is I base where I am at in leather working (beginner) to what my grandfather use to sell and I am a far ways away from that.

I figured price wise for a simple wallet like the picture I posted I would charge $40-45.

If they want one side tooled I would charge $50-55.

If they want the whole thing tooled $60-65.

Stiched or laced, finished colour, of course is up to the persons choice.

I was told that if it is a pretty intricate or super detailed design they want that I should up the charge too. Is this correct?

Not one person seemed to have a problem with that price range that wanted to order and all said they understand that since it is all hand crafted it would be a little more. Is this a good price range or should I charge less since their are still details to be fixed on the product?

Again, I appreciate all the advice that everyone has given me.

Double those prices....at least.

[aguilerag]

Kevin, first of all I would like to say I think your work is awesome!

You think I should do that now or wait till I become better?

[Kevin King]

Thanks!

If I knew then what I know now, (about pricing and what people are willing to pay) I would've been charging a lot more back then.

It's all about perceived value.

Plus, at the prices you listed, you're working for free.

Edited February 27, 2013 by Kevin King

[aguilerag]

Gotcha! I will try with the next one I get and see how it goes over.