So, I have been spreading the word this week, shamelessly plugging myself and the fact that I may be printing some Christmas Cards this year. I have had quite a good response so far, enough for me to actually get some done. So, I'm going for it. I have enough stock......some 300gsm Pulp Board that I was given and I have someone who can guillotine it down to size and then score it for me so it's all ready to be folded. The design is going to be along the same lines as the Birthday Cards that I have printed (pictures below in another post). This way, they will either look good as they are, or there is room for people to fill in the gaps by whatever means they wish. Maybe I can even do some. Maybe put one in each set that I sell. I plan on them being finished size A5. I now just need to source some envelopes. I have spotted some that I might be able to use and won't cost me anything, which is happy days. Keep the costs down.
But speaking of costs, that is where my dilema lies. I dont know how much to charge.....per card/set?
I have been looking on etsy and in general, the cards sell at approximately $4 each (that's 2.50 per card). Knowing my family and friends, I think that's a little steep. If your selling for a international market, then yes, I'd say that is fair as there are quite a few man hours going in to the work. I don't want to put people off but at the same time, I want it to be slightly beneficial to me. Maybe it could be like 5 pound for a set of five, and you get a few free? I don't know. Any input from people would be greatly appreciated.
I will keep you updated as to how things are turning out.
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I totally would buy some off you Karlio.
ReplyDeletePrice is tough, but then again people seem to spend more on homemade cards and stuff with the whole craze thats been going on for a while.
5 for £5 isn't bad at all...but work out how much they'll cost to make first!
Cheers Quince. Although I know you would. You're the same kind of person as Jill and me. But not everyone is. I'm going to get some printed this week and then I will post them up for you all to see and make a decision whether you would like some!!
ReplyDeleteCheck prices on Folksy it's in £s, also depends of the quality of paper size of cards etc and like Quince says what it's cost you! Going to post about doing a christmas card swap on my blog, Printmonkey's up for it, you game :) Then we can post the cards on our blogs, good publicity! Jax x
ReplyDeleteYeah, that's true!! I will have a look. I still don't like giving prices though. Yeah, I'm definitely game for that!! Sounds good!!
ReplyDeleteI'm going to Johns this week hopefully, getting some plates done for my logo to go on the back of the cards.
Can I put an order in for 10 please?
ReplyDeleteDad xx
Can I order 10 please karl?
ReplyDeleteDad xx
Certainly Father!!
ReplyDeleteMy humble advice would be don't undersell yourself. Make sure you factor in the time it takes for you to queue at the post office, packaging costs if someone orders a lot, as well as material cost and most importantly, your TIME!
ReplyDeleteHey Forever Foxed.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the advice. Yeah, I suppose postage and packaging is something I hadn't taken in to account, regarding some of the orders. Most of them will be for close friends and family, who all live pretty close.
But I know what you mean.