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i have a business card with my blog address on it. I say "visit my blog to see the calibre of cards i make."
you also have to check the angel policy of the products you use.
now to make sure your cards actually sell, make sure your cards are professionally made (ribbon nicely trimmed, no smudges, nothing crooked), that they have a nice focal point, and pleasing to the eye. giving a handmade card is one thing, the receiver always likes it (hopefully), getting someone to PURCHASE your cards takes a little more care...
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There have been many threads on this topic -- if you try searching the forum for "selling cards" you should be able to find a wealth of info! Just keep in mind that demographics are different everywhere you go, and what works for cardmakers in the US, Canada, or the UK may not necessarily hold true where you live. I do wish you luck, though, because I haven't seen any other posts from your part of the world. Here's hoping that means you have a market ripe for what you have to offer!
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It's very hard to know what the market would be in your area - it varies so much from country to country, it seems to me. I sell a few in work, and my sister used to sell some when she had a regular stand at a market. To start, make or get some labels with your name (business name) and contact details, and put them on all the cards you make, even the ones you send family. You never know, someone might pick one up and admire it and look at the back.
Otherwise, approach suitable local shops.
Pricing, it would be totally impossible for me to say what you, in India, should charge. But to be worth your while as a business, you need to make things that are quick to reproduce, because time (and packaging) has to be factored in to the cost, not just the raw materials. Then, most shops will charge a mark-up, and I don't know if you have extra taxes that they will add like we do.
Angel Policy is what alot of company's have so you can't sell their images like Whipper Snapper isn't an Angel company - House Mouse is another one you can't sell their images. It varies per company those are the ones that i know of for sure that you can't sell cards with their stuff on them.
If you go down the line you were talking about in another post of drawing your own artwork, then you have no problems with angel policies at all.
Thats true.. I will draw too.. One thing is that stamping makes it a lot more easier than drawing.. here the people are very price sensitive ..putting in so much effort for each card and not getting good returns can be really demotivating.
Stamps are generally made for address n stuff for business requirements here.. I guess they would take orders for sentiments and simple images. Im thinking of doing that. There isnt any company which makes stamps here so no copyright isssues for me .
The cards that i draw on can be sold for a litlle higher price.. what say?
Suggestions and tips on selling cards
