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Pricing Smaller Turnings

Davis Stevenson said:
Just make sure you don't have much crossover in clientele!

Each weekend we have two booths in two towns with two totally different sets of audiences. You risk angering existing customers if you charge 33% more for the same products just because you're in a different spot.
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Two markets, miles from each other. Good point, though. I sold restaurant equipment. We would take the retail and discount it 20-30% and still make it look like a bargain...all the while smiling at the customer.
 
Perry Hilbert said:
I normally hate Dentists. I associate them with nothing but pain and expense. About 25 years ago, I came under the care of a positively wonderful female dentist. She took good care of me and after the last check up as I was getting out of the chair, I said "I'll see you in six months." She sadly told me she was going to close her office and was still going to be a dentist part time at the VA, but she purchased a Baskin Robbins Store. Obviously that caused me to do a "Huh?" She said people come to my office in great apprehension, they often leave in pain. She wanted a business where people came in happy and left happy. That sort of sums up part of my turning efforts. I donate Christmas ornaments to a charity to sell. They get the donation and something I made helps a little bit to brighten people's lives. The warm feeling may not buy much, but it sure helps the peace of mind.
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She should go back to dental school. Something is definitely wrong if patients are in pain. As for a business, I had two chances to manage restaurants. Too many headaches- people late, never show up, customers never happy. Knew too many managers with ulcers. Retired 10 years ago and never looked back. Turning is just a hobby but, even if I make a few bucks, it will never be a business. Actually, making more $$$ now as a writer and photographer.
 
I'm happy if I make enough to feed my addiction (more tools, more wood, etc.). I price according to the venue I am selling in.

Had a job once, didn't like it, and not looking for another one!
 
Gerald, I second the motion!

Regarding your signature, my wife says I'll never go into a second childhood. Claims I never got out of the first one!
 
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