What's The Price Of Cute?

Recently I witnessed a discussion between two craft people. Both people made similar products. The first person charged twice as much for her products and criticized the second person for undercharging. She said it was a disservice to craft people everywhere to under value her work. I thought it was appalling she would tell someone else what to charge for their products.

Some customers will pay top dollar for handmade crafts and works of art. This is good news for those of us who provide goods for these customers. It’s also good news for the customer as they will most likely get a better made and more unique product than if they had done their shopping at a corporate retail store. However, the customer can get a high-quality handmade work at a reasonable price. Really. It’s true.

Like the second person in the discussion I heard, I have a formula. This formula takes into consideration the cost of materials, the time it takes to make the item, and a nice little profit. I’ve seen others who sell products similar to mine for a whole lot more than I charge. If they’re getting business, more power to them. I believe in giving my customers a good value. A great product at a reasonable price.

With that in mind, check out the new items in my shop. Fun and spooky pins and magnets for Halloween. Celebrate the holiday with style at a price that won’t scare you.