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Hmmm... (Fursuit stuff)
10 years ago
So, I think by the end of this year I may rise my prices. I put a TON of time and work into my suits, as well as never taking a "cheap" way out. I take no shortcuts and often spend days picking out the correct color of fur, accessories, etc. It wouldn't be a drastic change... Just maybe by $50? Is that to much? What do YOU think my suits are worth?
I'm also in the middle of trying to make a fullsuit. I know how to make it, I know what to do, I just haven't done it yet. Once I offer those, what should I offer my prices at? What would you pay to have a fullsuit from me?
I also think im going to change my way of payments. 35% downpayment, and payment must be done a month before your commission slot. (So if your slot is to be worked on it November. It must be paid by October). This gives me a month to gather materials etc.
I also often times will work on more than one suit at a time, when I actually have the spare time. So the earlier you pay it off the sooner I can work on it! I'm a great multitasker so it's not a problem for me.
I'm also in the middle of trying to make a fullsuit. I know how to make it, I know what to do, I just haven't done it yet. Once I offer those, what should I offer my prices at? What would you pay to have a fullsuit from me?
I also think im going to change my way of payments. 35% downpayment, and payment must be done a month before your commission slot. (So if your slot is to be worked on it November. It must be paid by October). This gives me a month to gather materials etc.
I also often times will work on more than one suit at a time, when I actually have the spare time. So the earlier you pay it off the sooner I can work on it! I'm a great multitasker so it's not a problem for me.
I have no experience at all.....but I do suggest maybe starting with plantigrade. and I hear that most makers require a DTD. If you need questions I know Sharpe19, Luno Vulpes are both makers you can ask some questions too. Questions go a long way :)
Yes I know I'll be using a DTD, That's one suggestion I hear from many people!
And thank you :)
I have seen full suits(Planti) start at around $900 or $1000, but I say look and ask around to people who have actually made suits.
I don't mean to insult....but make sure you get the full payment before the items go anywhere and keep good track of your money (ie: taking pictures/screenshots, creating a queue, having them fill out a form and contract)....I have heard WAY too many horror stories where a person really needed it for the con and they would "pay the ___ left after the con" and that money was never heard from.
Thank you so much for the advice!!!
Of course. Granted I've never made a fursuit...or anything like that ever. But I make Duck Tape things and plushies, and I learned a lot from shopping for a maker to make Scones.
I wish you much luck.