Need advice on pricing
13 years ago
Okay, I'm thinking about changing my prices for the next round of commissions, since I've gotten a lot better since I first started making the badge buddies especially.
First few Badge Buddies - http://www.furaffinity.net/view/7439055/
Most recent one - http://www.furaffinity.net/view/8468404/
I'm curious as to what people think would be a reasonable price for these? I'm not trying to make a living off of these, I make them more for fun than for anything else, and I'd rather make more for slightly less money than a few for more.
So my question is, for people who have gotten something from me, and the people who would like to, what is a reasonable price to charge for the things I make?
Also, how much should I charge for making the same thing as a convention? I won't be able to make a lot of things just because of the time required, but I intend to make some common species and ponies and things to take with me to Oklacon, as well as make some small felt badges at the con itself. Perhaps just one sided face or bust felt badges. How much should I charge for something like that?
Part of me feels bad for charging as little as I do right now. There's alot of competition for the commissioner dollars on FA right now, and I'd like to keep busy without putting other people out of work, especially those that are trying to make a living with art. The only thing that makes me relax a bit is knowing that I'm not making something that other people are also trying to sell. I like carving out my own little niche in the furry marketplace.
So any and all opinions are greatly appreciated, from previous commissioners, would-be commissioners, and fellow artists alike.
Thanks for your time.
First few Badge Buddies - http://www.furaffinity.net/view/7439055/
Most recent one - http://www.furaffinity.net/view/8468404/
I'm curious as to what people think would be a reasonable price for these? I'm not trying to make a living off of these, I make them more for fun than for anything else, and I'd rather make more for slightly less money than a few for more.
So my question is, for people who have gotten something from me, and the people who would like to, what is a reasonable price to charge for the things I make?
Also, how much should I charge for making the same thing as a convention? I won't be able to make a lot of things just because of the time required, but I intend to make some common species and ponies and things to take with me to Oklacon, as well as make some small felt badges at the con itself. Perhaps just one sided face or bust felt badges. How much should I charge for something like that?
Part of me feels bad for charging as little as I do right now. There's alot of competition for the commissioner dollars on FA right now, and I'd like to keep busy without putting other people out of work, especially those that are trying to make a living with art. The only thing that makes me relax a bit is knowing that I'm not making something that other people are also trying to sell. I like carving out my own little niche in the furry marketplace.
So any and all opinions are greatly appreciated, from previous commissioners, would-be commissioners, and fellow artists alike.
Thanks for your time.
FA+

People will party a lot of money for unique, so don't feel bad for charging what you think is right.