tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-706018442661494330.post5349101702519906769..comments2023-08-28T06:58:11.784-04:00Comments on The Binderie: Making a LivingVictoria van der Laanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16265879750042763682noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-706018442661494330.post-50805558953906606462010-07-15T17:29:03.523-04:002010-07-15T17:29:03.523-04:00Thanks for the comments, ladies!
Britt--I know it...Thanks for the comments, ladies!<br /><br />Britt--I know it's a struggle for a lot of creative folks to work out how to charge for their work. For me it was definitely a process; first overcoming the feelings of inadequacy ("no one will want to buy this!") and then slowly gaining the confidence to stand behind my work and actually call myself an artist. I think it's especially difficult for us folks who have been making things for enjoyment for so long to all of a sudden try to attach a price to our work. But it's amazing that we live in a world where it's really possible to make a living with craft and I think it's worth a go, at least!<br /><br />There are definitely LOTS of Etsy sellers who undercharge for their work and it's really unfortunate for everyone involved. My strategy has always been to price my goods as fairly as I can and try not to pay too much attention to those other sellers. I also don't do wholesale because, according to all of the formulas out there, my retail price is actually a wholesale price and I couldn't go any lower. I'd rather skip selling in stores than feel like my work is way overpriced.<br /><br />There was a good CraftyPod episode recently touching on the subject of professionals vs. hobbyists on Etsy and the discrepancies of pricing that's really interesting. You should check it out if you haven't already :)<br /><br />Good luck!!Victoria van der Laanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16265879750042763682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-706018442661494330.post-654923696434562792010-07-15T00:21:54.457-04:002010-07-15T00:21:54.457-04:00I am kind of in the same boat--trying to figure ou...I am kind of in the same boat--trying to figure out how to make a living off of something that doesn't seem to be financially sustainable, and feeling less-than-comfortable with my new-found place in capitalism. Do you feel as though other sellers underprice on Etsy? It seems difficult to ask for a price that is fair to the maker. I enjoy sewing & do it for free all the time, so for me, there was a guilt attached to making a profit. Sorry to blah blah blah, but I've been thinking a lot about this & I like to hear how another person, who is not entirely stoked on money, deals with pricing and sustainability.britthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05336503511284714109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-706018442661494330.post-39899673629038160372010-07-15T00:01:35.219-04:002010-07-15T00:01:35.219-04:00Good for you. I can't wait to see your new pri...Good for you. I can't wait to see your new pricing and how this works out. :)Ammielorishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15733229409882495397noreply@blogger.com