what would you charge a client for this...
11-26-2012, 04:41 AM
#55
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The work i beautiful and so meaningful. did she mean $60.00 in 4 installments ??
people dont realise the time and effort that goes into anything handmade, they are too used to bulk manufactures. i would say $200.00 if it is personalised.
people dont realise the time and effort that goes into anything handmade, they are too used to bulk manufactures. i would say $200.00 if it is personalised.
11-26-2012, 04:43 AM
#56
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Some people have a lot of nerve! I guess she doesn't think much of your work. I think that you did an awesome job and i know that you put loads of time into this quilt, you should be paid at least what you agreed on--and deserve more. I hope that this can be resolved amicabally(sp.) and you get your money.
11-26-2012, 05:03 AM
#59
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Location: West Texas
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This is such a sad situation. The end goal here is to get your money. Perhaps you can approach her honestly and ask what happened in her mind from the original discussion about price and now. (Certainly not much time has gone by for her to have forgotten it.) Tell her that you are crushed and must assume that she is disappointed with the result. Her attitude during this discussion will reveal a lot, especially if you remain calm. If you look like you are about to cry, that might even help (and it wouldn't take any acting for me if I were in your shoes). If the discussion reveals that she is short on cash, then give her some options: a payment plan might be in order or offer to contact some of the other relatives to get the money. Tell her that as a last resort, you will consider displaying it for sale in public. Who would want their family's heirloom displayed where the whole community can see it?
Best wishes on this one -- the quilt is beautiful!
Dayle
Best wishes on this one -- the quilt is beautiful!
Dayle
11-26-2012, 05:03 AM
#60
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The wall hanging is lovely, and I do agree with everyone here. I am however very curious how she came up with a $60.00 price to pay. Was there something she did not like about it? What in the world was her reasoning since she orginally agreed to the $125.
That $125 should include the costs that you incurred as well, and why your giving her a discount is beyond me. I am afraid with her reaction, I would give her a detailed cost invoice, and expect her to pay that. But since you did agree on the first amount, I suppose you should stick to that, however, it does not seem she wants to stick to that, so I say invoice her for full price, and get your money.
IF not, I agree with everyone else, put it on Ebay, or where ever and sell it to recoup your costs,
Best of luck.
That $125 should include the costs that you incurred as well, and why your giving her a discount is beyond me. I am afraid with her reaction, I would give her a detailed cost invoice, and expect her to pay that. But since you did agree on the first amount, I suppose you should stick to that, however, it does not seem she wants to stick to that, so I say invoice her for full price, and get your money.
IF not, I agree with everyone else, put it on Ebay, or where ever and sell it to recoup your costs,
Best of luck.
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