Selling cards - price???

[tinasettles]

I have been approached by someone who would like to purchase my cards. I would like to know your opinion re a dollar amount for each, or for a group of cards. Ideas?? Thanks!

[GarnetJ]

There are so many things to take into account.....

Do you make simple cards -- stamped and colored?
or
Do you make elaborate cards -- lots of layers, ribbons and bling?

Do people where you live have generally high salaries?
or
Do you live out in the country like me -- lots of farmers here.


I have seen people selling their cards for only $1.50 each and I have seen $5.00 each and all the fractions between.
Sorry I can't be of more help. Do you know anyone in your area who goes to lots of craft sales? They might have a better idea than I do.

[buggainok]

I have not sold cards, but I frequent another board where some people do sell their cards.

A gal recently had a little "card party" at a friend's office during the lunch hour. She posted pictures on her blog of how she set everything up in a little conference room.

Her cards are really cute and have embellishments and layers, not just simple cards. She sells her cards for $2 each and had great luck this time selling boxed sets of 10 cards for $20. I think she sold 75 cards at this party.

Here is a link to her blog if you would like to check out her presentation and get more details.

http://prdesigns.blogspot.com/

[skdeleeuw]

My MIL sells her cards for $3.50 each. No stamping, just those expensive Jolee's stickers and one layer of paper. I sell mine for $2.50 each or 5 for $10.00. I usually have a couple of layers plus embellishments. (And of course STAMPING!) I really think it depends on where you live.

HTH,
Krystal in CA

[cramgal]

I own a gift shop. I sell my cards for $2.50 One layer plus embellishments and of course stamping. I also sell picture frames that I have scrapped. I get $10 for and 8x10 frame with a picture opening of a 4x6.

[LAshby126]

I ususally sell mine individually for $3 each or a package of 4 for $10. I usually have at least 2-3 layers and at least one embellishment.

I also agree though that this depends strongly on were you live. I'm in N. VA so prices here are always a little higher than in most places.

[Julesiana]

I do $3 a piece (they are usually one of a kind type cards) and 6 for $10 for mass produced cards.

I thought I was high until I went to a couple of boutique stores and saw what hand made cards were going for (and what folks were getting for that $$).

[wenchie]

I think this is a really interesting question and I'm surprised at the responses only because I think you're all under valuing yourselves.

I've given some thought to selling cards and contemplated what would be a reasonable price. Feedback that I've received from friends and workmates suggest that I price them in line with store bought cards.

It's not unusual for us, in Canada, to pay $5.00 or even $6.00 for a card and people indicate they'd be willing to pay even more for a hand made card.

I agree that demographics play a role in setting a price point, but what would YOU pay for a store bought card? I'm pretty sure it's more than a couple of dollars? Sure, you can get dollar store cards for a dollar, and they LOOK like a dollar store card. There's no WOW in those.

So . . . . what do you think your WOW card is worth REALLY?

[SophieLaFontaine]

If it's a card I liked and enjoyed making, I'll sell it for 75 cents or $1 to a friend, and $3 or $4 to a stranger. If someone requests a specific card that I know I would hate making (like if they wanted purple cardstock for example, which I hate), I would charge $10 or decline. I charge based on how easy it would be for me to make it; not on the materials or time (I know, bad business, but I already have a full-time job).

[propecia]

I sell mine for $3 each or 2 for $5

[RidiculouslyAddicted]

I've been having quite a bit of success selling at my mom's work (she works in a medical imaging office, mammos, etc.) at $3 each or 4/$10. No one buys just one. HOWEVER, I only get $8 of the $10, because I've pledged to donate $0.50 from each card to breast cancer research.

[dogstampede]

I have been doing winter boutiques for 3 years and sell my cards for $2.50 each or 5 for $10. As mentioned before, people do spend more for a card in the store but then only buy one or two cards. I have people who buy 15 or 20 cards from me. I make cards throughout the year and always make 4 of each card. One I keep and three I sell. I make whatever I am in the mood for so some cards are elaborate and some are simple. They are all the same price.

[scrappincanyon]

I work at a hospital. I have been selling my cards for $5 each. I have my regulars that put in their orders for birthday, anniversary and favorite color for the receipent. My regulars say they would rather give me $5 than give Hallmark $5 for more for a good card.

Sherry

[MrsEknoid]

TFS everybody!

I have a friend who insists that I can sell my cards - He sure does have a lot more faith in me than I do. :rolleyes:

But I can say that it has been an idea in my head since I started seeing homemade cards in different places.

[steubner]

Quote:

Originally Posted by wenchie

I think this is a really interesting question and I'm surprised at the responses only because I think you're all under valuing yourselves.

I've given some thought to selling cards and contemplated what would be a reasonable price. Feedback that I've received from friends and workmates suggest that I price them in line with store bought cards.

It's not unusual for us, in Canada, to pay $5.00 or even $6.00 for a card and people indicate they'd be willing to pay even more for a hand made card.

I agree that demographics play a role in setting a price point, but what would YOU pay for a store bought card? I'm pretty sure it's more than a couple of dollars? Sure, you can get dollar store cards for a dollar, and they LOOK like a dollar store card. There's no WOW in those.

So . . . . what do you think your WOW card is worth REALLY?

ITA!! I just started selling mine at a local salon and my pricing is $5 each and 3 for $12. My girlfriend hasn't even had time to put them out b/c they get purchased by the girls there before she can. I can't keep them there fast enough. I just make sure my presentation is good, these aren't too simple cards (several layers and embellishments), with matching stamped envies, all in a clear envelope. My cost is about $1.50 per card w/ packaging and included in that. Take a look at what Hallmark cards sell for, ladies!

[djuseless]

Quote:

Originally Posted by LAshby126

I ususally sell mine individually for $3 each or a package of 4 for $10. I usually have at least 2-3 layers and at least one embellishment.

I do the same exact thing! For what you would pay for a Hallmark card, I figure that my cards are much prettier!

[momis mama]

i was asked to make cards as a fund raiser for a club i belong to...

that being said- she suggested i price them at $4.00. i would then keep $2.00 and donate $2.00

i wouldn't be making a lot of money here- but this would be a great way to raise money for my club... and i would be getting my name out there by including a business card with info to get more cards.

i think and hope this will end up benefiting both my club and my creative EGO!!! if you know what i mean.

i asked her if she thought $4.00 was too much and she said no way! she and her mother-in-law love the cards i make and at last club i sold 17 cards- i only charged them $2.00 a piece tho...

[Stampin Wrose]

I was in a shop a year or so ago, that sold stamps and supplies, and also had a rack of cards, each one in a plastic sleeve, and included an envelope. They were nice, with embellishments, ribbon, maybe even a charm, and NONE of them were under $9 EACH.

I thought, you know what, these were "art" - definitely not dollar store cards, but you can buy a sheet of charms for $4-5 and put one on each card, some fiber, and make a mint.

Ever since then, I've thought people are undervaluing themselves when I read of people selling their cards for $1-2 each.

All you can get now for $1 even at Target is a flat printed card. The "nicer" ones are $4 and up.

[madebyme]

I agree there are so many factors involved, especially where you are located and what people are willing to spend. I do craft shows and each time it is a hit or miss. I just depends what people are looking for.