Gajic's Blanks
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Hey Guys, ive only just started making pens and here is my first Celtic. Not sure if these would sell as they are a big pen.. anyways, i like how this turned out
Not sure if theres a market for these.. never sold a pen yet
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hcpens
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I have a son-in-law with LARGE hands, that loves my larger pens. Beautiful job, well worth your time. Thanks for the post.
jimmyz
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Like the pen and very appropriate staging.
Brian G
Member
Nicely don pen. I agree that it's staged well.
The prop complements the pen, and doesn't distract from the presentation. The light gray background lets the pen stand out and enhances the details of craftsmanship. I'm not a fan of dark or black backgrounds.
The prop complements the pen, and doesn't distract from the presentation. The light gray background lets the pen stand out and enhances the details of craftsmanship. I'm not a fan of dark or black backgrounds.
BeeAMaker
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Nice looking pen!
Target the Role Playing Game venue. I'm betting you will sell a few there.
Target the Role Playing Game venue. I'm betting you will sell a few there.
Rolandranch
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Very cool looking pen. I know if it was on my table, it would sell quickly. Some pens take longer than others to sell but you'll only know what sells best by making lots of different types.
OZturner
Member
Glorious Celtic Pen Rob.
Magnificent Blank that Compliments the Celtic Pen, as does the Celtic Cross Clip.
Excellent Fit and Fantastic Finish.
I appreciate that with the Exchange Rate , and Freight, that in Australia, we have to ask a substantial price for these American Sourced Pen Components, to even just cover our costs.
But as Seth said, you don't know until you try.
Regarding the Large / Heavy Pens, at my last show, I was successful with the Magnum Bolt Action's, and the Montague's, both are Large and Heavy.
And these Large /Heavy Pens, do attract quite a bit of attention.
Give it a Try, you Never Know.
Congratulations,
Brian.
Magnificent Blank that Compliments the Celtic Pen, as does the Celtic Cross Clip.
Excellent Fit and Fantastic Finish.
I appreciate that with the Exchange Rate , and Freight, that in Australia, we have to ask a substantial price for these American Sourced Pen Components, to even just cover our costs.
But as Seth said, you don't know until you try.
Regarding the Large / Heavy Pens, at my last show, I was successful with the Magnum Bolt Action's, and the Montague's, both are Large and Heavy.
And these Large /Heavy Pens, do attract quite a bit of attention.
Give it a Try, you Never Know.
Congratulations,
Brian.
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Gajic's Blanks
Member
Thank you so much guys! im still new to the game so your encouragement is much appreciated 
Gajic's Blanks
Member
So whats a fair price to sell these in Aus? im getting quite a bit of interest in it
hcpens
Member
Bob,
What can you live with?
The cost of material (blank, & kit) plus time to make it, plus the selling location or market (the venue.)
So some of us use the 3 time our cost as a general formula to arrive at a baseline to price our work.
Your display, really made this picture POP, so little things like that can boost the price, even though you would not be selling the display with it.
Hope my 2 cents(USD) helps.
What can you live with?
The cost of material (blank, & kit) plus time to make it, plus the selling location or market (the venue.)
So some of us use the 3 time our cost as a general formula to arrive at a baseline to price our work.
Your display, really made this picture POP, so little things like that can boost the price, even though you would not be selling the display with it.
Hope my 2 cents(USD) helps.
Gajic's Blanks
Member
Yeah this is really tough. I have never sold a pen before and it would be to a friend. I also dont want to sell too low as i find that would devalue what we all do..
randyrls
Member
Rob; I have given pens to many of my friends, (and they are still my friends). I have sold to friends at cost as a gift of my time. And one friend got hooked on pen turning after I gave him a pen. BUT he has forgiven me
This is a very nice pen good material, and a good match to fittings.
This is a very nice pen good material, and a good match to fittings.
mecompco
Member
Well, I'll throw out a number--I'm thinking (based on US prices) you've got more or less $25.00 into the pen, not including labor (just guessing on the blank cost, and I've no idea how much stuff costs where you are). If that were mine, I'd be asking $74.95 US. Just about in line with 3x cost formula (which doesn't always work out). In any regards, a nice looking pen.
Regards,
Michael
Regards,
Michael