Thank you. I split the difference and told the person $17.50 and told her there was around $6.00 of materials in it. She declined as it was too expensive and would look for something similar at Walmart. <sigh>

You also have a thread and seambinding to add into your cost...these sell for anywhere from$20 - $25. Please don't undercharge...this is an acquaintance not your BFF...and she may want more.

She will find the "flimsy" caddy/bag at WM (if she's lucky) and it will cost her between $8-$10, but each to his/her own. Maybe she has a budgeted amount for the gift.

But don't sell too cheap; this is a "craft show worthy item", not a big box store item.

I agree $15.00 would move them pretty easy. Don't undercut yourself though. Your time is valuable and people will pay if they really want them, even at $17.50-$20. There are also people who want something for nothing, so gotta be careful.

I think you can easily sells these at $20.00. It is both attractive & useful. A definate YES from me

Three times what it cost to make it. Include any petrol for shopping money as well.
You are undermining the craft and your labour if you don't charge the correct amount.People have to be fair.

Jan I was just thinking the same thing. I know when I did craft shows, I always had $5.75 when people say the # in their head wow it's less than $6. Some items I put a dollar over the top of something and than tell the customer I'll take another dollar off, they loved the bargin. Or Buy one buck at $18.75 and get the second one for $ 16.
I sold alot, I did volume, lower price more sells. Don't know if anyone agrees with my thinking, but it sure worked for me.

I think it makes a difference where you live. I live in a small area with alot of quilters. I can sell a purse for $20 using Joann fabrics with coupons. I send them to a big city and a friend of mine can sell them for $40. I guess I feel different then some. I can only make so many quilts for family so if I get my material and a little for my time(I would be sewing anyway) Then I am happy.

Every year we have a fundraiser at our church we call Grandma's Cupboard. We sell a variety of handmade and homemade goods and every year, the coordinator of it plays "What would you pay?" getting our input on what different things should cost. Personally I hate this game. But I think $15-20 would be a good price range for this cute caddy

[QUOTE=Belfrybat;5691404]I made a quilters caddy and an acquaintance said she'd like one for her daughter who sews.

I've found that prices depend on the area you are in. Around where I live people tend to be..I don't want to say cheap...ok..less inclinded to spend their money. I'd say $10 to $15. Go less than 50 miles to the beach area and you could probably get $40 to $50...maybe more.