What goes into the price of a handmade item? Running a business, as I have found out, is not an inexpensive endeavor. You of course have to add in the price of the materials themselves, but what about the time you spent researching or coming up with a design? You also have to factor in the cost of equipment and the fees that go along with whatever forum you decide to sell in. Then what about insurance? If you don't have a spouse that has insurance through their work place then you have to consider buying your own. And we all know how expensive that can be! Not to mention getting paid for the TIME to make the item!
I'm sure there are many other factors that others could add, but the point of the post is this: When you go to a craft show, market, or look at handmade items online stop and think about what goes into the price of that item. Just because you may not be able to afford it, doesn't mean that it isn't worth the price tag on it.
Support handmade and artists when you can! It really makes their day when you do! :)
Today's quote:
"Change your thinking, change your life." ~Ernest Holmes.
I think you are so right. I just bought Jake an activity wallet that was made by a mom in my town. While it was $15 and I thought it was steep, you could tell she put alot of work into it and that she generally had fun doing it(tons of little details). While I'm normally a cheap person by nature, I find that I will pay more for something someone made by hand rather than go to the store and buy plastic(Plus I know where she is getting her stuff from).
ReplyDeleteI didn't realize until I started making things myself. It's sort of like "walk a mile in my shoes and you'll understand." I would love to see the wallet you bought!
ReplyDeleteGreat post Amy! :)
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