[TheForge] Pricing work / was POINTLESS COMPLAINING

[Ray Miller]

Doug,
There are no standard answers.

Here are my 2 cents:

An exclusive agreement is fine if:
	They agree to some sales targets, and if they don't meet them you can 
use other outlets

Most stores in my experience mark everything up 100%

You need to establish the price YOU want for the work and then let them 
establish retail price

I usually do not discount on volume unless its prepaid (not on 
consignment)

Ray
Cincinnati

On Friday, November 1, 2002, at 06:17 PM, Doug Douglas wrote:

>
>
> Is there any rule of thumb for the markup put on work by the different 
> stores?  I am working up some items that are horse related.  There are 
> several stores in town that I will approach.  Items will not be "art" 
> but practical pieces, tools, saddle racks, maybe a few "pretties" for 
> the mantle.  Once I figure how much I need for each item, do I give 
> the store a "recommended selling price"?  Should I encourage all the 
> stores to use the same price?  What if one store wants an exclusive on 
> them?  What is an "average" markup for a retail store?  All opinions 
> appreciated, Doug
>
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