ffq-lar Posted January 9, 2012 Report Share Posted January 9, 2012 I wouldn't lower your prices until you have paid for your BobbinCam. Then re-evaluate. There isn't a reason to lower the price for pantos if you are charging the standard for your region. Maybe during your slower months you can offer a half-cent reduction to the first ten customers who respond to a newsletter or sign in the shop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cblevins Posted January 9, 2012 Report Share Posted January 9, 2012 Maybe offer an nice discount for repeat customers when they have reached a certain goal...say 4 quilts. When we have a customer pay and pick up their 4th quilt we give them a coupon for 20% off the quilting on their 5th one. It makes them happy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Linda S Posted January 9, 2012 Report Share Posted January 9, 2012 Ardelle - do NOT lower your prices. Discounts and coupons would be fine, but you should get paid for both your talent and for your investment in a piece of equipment that has allowed you to do your job more quickly. Remember - no good deed goes unpunished. If you lower your prices, you'll probably be swamped with quilts, will get in trouble with the local competition, and will eventually end up stressed out. Enjoy the big increase in pay while you have the chance. Put the money away for your retirement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted January 9, 2012 Report Share Posted January 9, 2012 I wouldn't lower my prices either but I like Cheri's idea of discount coupons. It is easier to get rid of specials than to raise your prices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Sparrow Posted January 9, 2012 Report Share Posted January 9, 2012 Ardelle, I agree with these ladies, a 'special' is a great way to get some more panto work. You should NOT feel guilty about making a good living! How much does your plumber, electrician, mechanic charge per hour? Do you make that much per hour from pantos? Shouldn't you? I think you should. We both know there is no money in custom quilting... this 'raise' will help balance out the loss we take on custom work. Remember that this is a public forum and your clients have access to it. Telling the world your quilting time has been cut in half is probably not the best thing to do. As far as lowering your prices... It would be terrible for the industry as a whole. We are all fighting to make a living wage at quilting. I researched your local market and found the following prices. What do you charge for pantos? Pantographs are from $.035 - $.045 per square inch. Pantos range from $0.0275 - $0.035/sq" found another... Pantos from .0225 - .03/sq" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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