[TheForge] Demonstration and Pricing

[dan tull]

Don't ask for alot, and don't expect much.
People that are going to a sheep farm aren't expecting to buy some ironwork. 
You might not sell anything or you might sell out. "You just never know". 
Charge them $100+ / day, carry your own awning,tables, chairs, 
water(drinking and slack tub), and broom/rake(to clean up coal spilled). 
Sell what you can w/o  a commission. Take pictures, start a "portfolio". 
Keep track of what sells( for next time). Remember, if you sell all, 
you're too cheap. Just hope you make enough to pay the chiropractor bill.




----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Peter Hirst" <saltydog335 at aol.com>
To: "Sponsored by ABANA" <theforge at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Friday, February 08, 2008 2:04 PM
Subject: [TheForge] Demonstration and Pricing


I was pleasantly surprised yesterday by an invitation to demonstrate at the 
spring festival on a sheep farm near here. So surprised, in fact, that when 
I was asked how much I charged, I had no response. Well, other than, " doh, 
whatever you usually pay I'm sure will be fine . . ." I was perfectly 
prepared to just show up, set up, heat it up and sell what I could. Then 
they started talking about what kind of tent they should buy for me and a 
zillion other amenities I didn't expect. Now, without getting into an 
actionable conspiracy here, or intruding on trade secrets, can I get any 
guidance on how to determine what one should resonably ask?

This is a one-day event at a small sheep farm,(well, its 22 acres, a couple 
dozen or so sheep)  non-profit owner. There will be working dogs, assorted 
farm animals, sheep shearing, a dozen or so weaver/spinners, hayride, a 
thousand or so visitors. No admission charge. Good cause, but a good 
opportunity too?

Thanks for any guidance.

PGH
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