Selling Candle Holders

[Justin Revard]

I didn’t know where to put this question so I figured it would be safe here. How much do you think I could charge for this candle holder (see link)? The LED candles are about $1.50 each and Tim is about $6.00 per board. Finish is under $30 per 32 fl oz can, about 4 coats. Build is fairly simple and doesn’t take too long except the drying process between coats. Thanks!

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/5mjv4ir72lnlvh0vqrtv6/Photo-Mar-01-2024-5-55-01-PM.jpg?rlkey=xdv8mb5rf3xzvny7y3rdd2dlr&dl=0

[Bill George]

First what is Tim is about $6.00 per board. and what is a LED candle holder??

[Perry Holbrook]

If you're thinking craft fairs, I'd say between $50-65, depending on the type/quality of the fair. BTW, most successful crafters pricing policy is to price what the market will bear, then work backwards to determine if they can afford to sell at that price. The trick is to be honest with yourself on what your cost actually is.

[Bill Howatt]

A major wrinkle in craft fair money-making (or losing) is how much, if any, do you asses for your time. Obviously, there is the time taken to make the item but there is also time to travel to/from the fair which can be more than just a hour, fair entry fee, gas for car and then stand around for 8 hours hoping to make a sale. If you can sell a large number then these costs per unit get smaller but if you spend a day and sell only a couple it's a different story.
The couple of craft fair sellers I knew said if they didn't enjoy just making the items and the social aspect of the fairs they would not do it.

[Frederick Skelly]

If you're thinking craft fairs, I'd say between $50-65, depending on the type/quality of the fair.

I think that’s a neat craft idea. For the materials pictured in his link (pine?), I wouldn’t pay more than $25. I’d pay $50-$65 if using more expensive or material like Sapele, etc where the color and grain really stand out. YMMV.

[Michelle Rich]

What you can sell it for is very dependent on your area. In my area, I doubt I could get 25-30.00 .have you gone to craft shows and watched what people will buy? And what they will pay? that will tell you a lot about what to make and what will sell.