How would you price these pens?
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MedWoodWorx
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You need to provide more details; are these kitless pens? What material are they made from? You also need better pictures to illustrate the work done on each model. Lamy is a reputable company and its an advantage to use their refills but without more details i cannot judge. Cheers
From top to bottom the materials are : brass, aluminum, coriander, ebonite, and ironwood. They would be kitless pens. All are made from solid materials, I drilled each piece to accommodate the refill, drilled and tapped the post which is the top piece, and I made the tenon and screws with a die for the screw pin, shaped the body and put some ridges to help grip.
I love these little pens but not sure I can sell them to cover material costs.
I love these little pens but not sure I can sell them to cover material costs.
darrin1200
Member
David, there is no way to just give a number. Partially because this is not a type of "kitless" pen that is usually made. The Lamy Pico, your inspiration, is $75.
How much I price my work is very dependent on the value of the materials and myself.
First I add all the costs of all parts that go into the pen. This includes everything from materials, refill, screws or other hardware, box or sleeve, stickers I include in the package, everything.
Then I pay myself. I personally add $30 per hour.
Then I add another 20-25% for my businesses profit.
Example
Materials $18
2.5 hours time $75
$93x 25%. $23
Total= $116
For me, this is the minimum. If the market can bare more, then you can ask more, but you shouldn't ask less.
Hope this helps a bit.
How much I price my work is very dependent on the value of the materials and myself.
First I add all the costs of all parts that go into the pen. This includes everything from materials, refill, screws or other hardware, box or sleeve, stickers I include in the package, everything.
Then I pay myself. I personally add $30 per hour.
Then I add another 20-25% for my businesses profit.
Example
Materials $18
2.5 hours time $75
$93x 25%. $23
Total= $116
For me, this is the minimum. If the market can bare more, then you can ask more, but you shouldn't ask less.
Hope this helps a bit.
MedWoodWorx
Member
As Darrin said it is a very difficult question to answer. In my opinion, since it is a kitless model with a high end mechanism/refill you could ask for a premium price. Of course this depends upon many factors, one of which is finding a person who appreciates your skill and taste. I think the same thing is true when we talk about any handicraft that is for sale. This conversation has so many buts and ifs that could last forever, cheers.
darrin1200
Member
I would try to get the price you want as opposed to the price you think you can get. If they don't go, you can always use them as giveaways later. You never know though.
mmayo
Member
Before you think about selling you might get rid of those radial scratches in some of the pens. If removed you should get $50-$100 each.
Woodchipper
Member
Part depends on the market. One pen turner said he could get $25 for a pen in one place and $35 for the same pen in another place.