Price tags for turning

Re: Price tags for turning

Fred in NC

>John, that is very nice and professional looking. Just what I was looking for. Thanks.

Re: Price tags for turning

Dick Hines

>John, how do you attach the tag to a bowl? They do look great though.

Re: Price tags for turning

Larry in Lima

>That looks like a good combination of classy and still keeping it simple. Nice work!!

Re: Price tags for turning

John Lucas

>Dick

I use one of two ways. If I have to attach it to the bowl I use a very small Avery label. I just run it across the tape. When I do a show I often tape the tag to the shelf below the bowl.

I've also tried using some labels similar to post it notes. They work well on some finishes but won't stick to others. The avery labels stick well but leave a little residue. It's usually easy to clean off.

Re: Price tags for turning

John Lucas

>I forgot to tell you I make these up in Microsoft Publisher and just run some good looking paper through the laser printer at work. Then I trim, fold and punch and stamp the front of them myself. Takes about 1 good movie on the VCR.

You could easily have these printed up because I make them the same size as a business card. I'm just a glutton for punishment I guess.

Re: Price tags for turning

Ruth

>John, try using raffia instead of ribbon. It goes with wood and doesn't ravel like ribbon. I use a 1/8" hole punch (forgot where I got it) which is all you need for raffia (or ribbon).

Ruth

Gallery Question

Jerry Whitaker

>John, does your gallery(ies) let you put both your name, address, phone and email on your pieces? The gallery I deal with, in fact the only one around, puts my name and the price only. I also have to sign a statement that I will not sell the same or similar items at a lower price in any retail outlet within 100 miles. They do not want anyone contacting me directly. They get 40% so that means that I have to jack the price in other outlets a way up beyond what it is worth to keep the gallery people happy. A gallery can get more $$$ than most retail outlets so that makes it difficult for me to sell anywhere else. They set the price and then add their 40%. For instance, they price my pens at $30-$50 and then add their commission which makes a pen pretty expensive. I think a lower price resulting in more volume would be best for both of us. I am getting ready to retire in 4 months and I need to get this situation straightened out or find another way to market my turnings. Anyone else have this or a smillar problem?

Re: Price tags for turning

Dinyar Chavda

>" 1 good movie on the VCR. "

Found any good ones lately?

Re: Gallery Question

Bob Hackett

>All the things you mentioned are reasons why we decided to band together and open our own gallery.

There are other options out there.Contact me offline if you`d like to discuss them.

Mainely,Bob

Nice touch!

Dominic Greco in Richboro PA

>John,

This post arrived at just the right time for me!

I've been looking for some alternative to the plain white stick-on style price tags I've been using. This is just about perfect.

Thanks!

See ya around,

Dominic

Re: Gallery Question

Mike Schwing from Md.

>No way would I agree to that. No way!

Re: Gallery Question

John Lucas

>Jerry

The Gallery I'm in doesn't have any of those restrictions. One I tried in Nashville did. I understand why they do it but I don't like it either. If I sign with that gallery I would not have a problem with not selling work in a competing gallery but I would reserve the right to sell out of my business. It is pretty common however to not undersell the gallery. I mark all of my work up so that it matches the price I would get from gallery after they add 40 percent. I don't mind the mark up because they are actively selling my work while I'm at my real job and it seems only fair that I wouldn't undercut them.

One Gallery I looked at in Chattanooga had restrictions so severe I couldn't sell in Nashville which is 2 hours away. I didn't sign with them.

Re: Price tags for turning

John Lucas

>Ruth

I'll look for some of that. I didn't find any ribbon I liked as I drove around town. It needs to not look like cheap christmas ribbon. I'm trying to look like I have at least some class. John

Re: Price tags for turning

Arch

>John, Not at all original, but I cut different wood veneers (sometimes I bandsaw thin waste-wood from the same piece) into business card size and rubber stamp my logo on one side and stick on printed info on the other side. I drill a hole for ribbon, but I'm gonna try raffia. There are more elegant ways to imprint my chop, but I haven't bothered yet. I like your tags, thanks for posting the pics.

Turn to Safety, Arch

Re: Gallery Question

Steve Worcester

>Everytime I go into a gallery, I work with them to set the price. I have had the gallery say "but we can sell it for this much more" but they end up overpricing and not selling anything.

I tell them what I have been selling the items at juried shows for, then MAYBE a slight markup from there. I never under sell the gallery and if they send a customer my way for a commissioned piece, then they do get a cut.

Never an exclusive (not that I am in that many, but keep the doors open) but I think both of us need to keep an open mind and work with each other.

Steve Worcester

www.turningwood.com

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Dennis J. Gooding

>John, if you decide to go with ribbons, check with a sewing supplies store. The usually have a wide variety of ribbons and ornamental cords. Dennis


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