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Re: SOF Models (Pricing)
By:Roger Nuffer
Date: 12/6/2002, 6:39 pm
In Response To: Re: SOF Models (KenC)

: In Skagway, AK, in the tourist trap shops, an 18" SOF baidarka model has
: a $700+ price tag. As low as $300 for a 12" model. I don't know how
: many they actually sell, though.

In a photo marketing class I took, the teacher said, "Charge what the market demands". For instance, I can take school portaits for $15 a package or an advertising portrait for $1500. If I can regularly sell the $1500 portrait then I've correctly addressed my market. If no one knocks on my door then either I'm overpriced or am addressing the wrong market. If I'm beating off customers with a stick and have an 18 month waiting list, then I'm probably unferpriced, but have found a strong market.

So, depending on a whole lot of variables, you may only be able to charge $25 or maybe it's $850. Research it, price it and see what happens. Then adjust future sales accordingly.

Another thought. If you want to sell at tourist traps, See if you can sell on consignment. I find that to be a win-win for both the artist/craftsman and the store owner.

Roger

Messages In This Thread

Strip: Model update *LINK* *Pic*
Ross Leidy -- 12/5/2002, 5:08 pm
Re: Strip: Model update
Bobby Curtis -- 12/5/2002, 7:37 pm
Re: Strip: Model update
Ross Leidy -- 12/5/2002, 10:34 pm
Correction
Ross Leidy -- 12/5/2002, 11:45 pm
Re: Strip: Model update
Scott Ferguson -- 12/5/2002, 7:06 pm
Re: Strip: Model update
Ross Leidy -- 12/5/2002, 11:05 pm
Re: Strip: Model update
Bill Price -- 12/6/2002, 4:27 pm
Re: SOF Models
KenC -- 12/6/2002, 4:12 pm
Re: SOF Models (Pricing)
Roger Nuffer -- 12/6/2002, 6:39 pm
Re: Models (Pricing)
Scott Ferguson -- 12/6/2002, 11:57 pm
Re: SOF Models *Pic*
Scott Ferguson -- 12/6/2002, 5:24 pm
1hr model sof skinning *Pic*
mike allen -- 12/6/2002, 10:35 pm
Re: 1hr model sof skinning
Scott Ferguson -- 12/6/2002, 11:46 pm
Model prices, Yours looks like a million bucks! *LINK* *Pic*
Scott Ferguson -- 12/6/2002, 2:23 pm
put a motor in them and RC options
Paul G. Jacobson -- 12/6/2002, 8:20 pm
Plug, bagging and fast epoxy cut pdt.time.
Tony -- 12/6/2002, 7:44 pm
That one word "Production"...
Scott Ferguson -- 12/6/2002, 11:35 pm
Re: I'm book marking this site
Roger Nuffer -- 12/6/2002, 6:25 pm
Re: Model prices, Yours looks like a million bucks
Steve Rasmussen -- 12/6/2002, 3:10 pm
Re: Model prices based on length *Pic*
Scott Ferguson -- 12/6/2002, 5:05 pm
why not turn them into water walkers?
Paul G. Jacobson -- 12/5/2002, 10:12 pm
bike / water walkers?
Tony -- 12/6/2002, 7:38 pm
well actually, I DO have plans for a pontoon bike
Paul G. Jacobson -- 12/6/2002, 8:08 pm
Hydrofoils *LINK* *Pic*
Bill Price -- 12/9/2002, 11:53 am
Re: Another good PGJ idea, Looks like fun! ;) *Pic*
Scott Ferguson -- 12/6/2002, 1:23 pm
Re: Strip: Model update *Pic*
Chip Sandresky -- 12/5/2002, 5:32 pm
Re: Strip: Model update
Ross Leidy -- 12/5/2002, 10:48 pm
Re: Wavelength Magazine - Homebuilt Issue
Chip Sandresky -- 12/6/2002, 12:32 pm