Thread: Pricing turned bowls

Hmm a bit of a can of worms. I have seen various formulae here and there. But for me, I sell through galleries and they often ask me what I want, then they add the commission on top.
I guess its the punt method of pricing that I usually go for But much depends on what it is and how much embellishment has gone into it.

Attached at end a few.

I've had a bit of a think about this - its been a good question for me to price my own work.

I agree overall with the statements by Toymaker Len "world of difference between a professional and an amateur"

You, I, or anybody who Gives It A Go will never undercut the prices of a professional turner or artist, even if you perfectly copy it - for the simple reason one is unknown, unmarketed and without "value". A professionals name carried gravitas, people pay for that more than the spectacular single piece.

What may in fact be a very nice bowl/object and may sit on a table an attract many positive comments, but a pro is unlikely to sell at markets and we are unlikely to sell at galleries.

Even if they do, and we should, the apparent differences in quality would be obvious to the casual observer. Im sure famous people sell their wares to the commoners occasionally

I'm thinking that Van Gogh used to sell on the banks of the Seine Paris... a few paintings on easels and piled up against the guard rails. He starved and no one loved his work.... but he gave it a crack!

Just my thoughts. Overall, price your work "for what sells" and practice practice practice.....

pricing is a very fluctuating thing i been to some markets and been told am too dear but next customer come say i am extremely economically priced so at the end of the day. some days you sell others you might not it all depends in what shoppers on that day are looking for and some times your wood work takes their fancy. like don't get me wrong i love the day my stall sells out but one thing my hubby said turning is not my earner it just keeps me occupied but if makes a profit good, however he wants me to not loose lose sight on why i turn as for me personally it my best antidepressants. any item i make takes time and loved so i am going to sell for what i feel is fair and on the day certain people if i chose may negotiate price but most times rarely don't go down as that say even i do not respect my own work. that just my 2 cents worth of thoughts anyway.

keep on plugging away

I do not turn for a living. I make the very best piece I can to my satisfaction, then with the guidance of my shop owner get the best price I can for each. Sometimes I will spend much too much time and effort on something, knowing it will not bring much, but do it anyway because it pleases me. I photograph everything so I have a record of what I have done.

Originally Posted by Paul39

I .... do it ... because it pleases me. I photograph everything so I have a record of what I have done.

..... Ditto