Rules of thumb | Pricing | selling tips

Information on $elling and how I price my work.

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[JeffGeee]

Gabe, your continued sharing of the techniques involved to create pens on such a high level is simply amazing.
By sharing your knowledge and experience you are not only showing how to be better pen makers but better people as well.
Thank you.

[shanechristensen]

Just brilliant thank you good sir!. I ha e developed a great love for making pens. Thank you so much for your mentorship

[PennsPens]

Tips still relevant in today's market. Hardest thing with items such as pen sales - everbody wants to undercut everybody, which just bastadises the margins and market for every other maker.
Really like ya idea of unique designed pen configurations more suited to individuals comfits + the other different displayed items, which also attracts and creates a further conversation point... that hopefully makes customers wanna own it after hearing the story behind it. I've found busy stall/tables draw others in allowing other potential customers buy-in with a soft sell approach that likely leads to more questions followed by ⁹even further sales... Attraction draws more attention!
Some sound advise, particularly around the story and backing yourself by maintaining price.
Please keep sharing your knowledge on custom segmented blanks... More time higher costs/sale price- Yes... Other stall/tables offer them- No
Pen makers have told me they can't sell $500 + pens but ya can't sell what's not on the table.
Many Thanks, You've gotta new subscriber. Blessings, peaceoʻ ✌️

[josephbroadbent]

Thank you for the great advice. I love turning pens and I am just looking to keep my copy going. I will definitely use these tips.

[tonymiller]

Thanks Gabe, I enjoyed your video. PIcked p several tips. I've been turning pens for about 3 years. I too sell to support my habit. I need to step it up so your tips will help!

[WoodenItBeNice]

Hi Gabe, Fantastic video and I've picked up a couple of pointers as well.
I multiply my costs by 2.5 but may well go to 3.
Great video my friend.
Take care Gabe.
Cheers, Huw

[stefandusedau]

Wonderful video, I have been enjoying all your teaching of techniques. I was wondering where you get Japanese Ebonite or any of the ebonite you use? I have been making and selling pens for about 4 years. I have mostly made wood or acrylic pens. My bespoke pens are all acrylic and I want to start making some with wood so I would like to try the sleeve technique you have shown. Thanks

[kandiecandelaria]

Hey Dave! Hope you are well. Glad to see you back in you tube! I too have grown allergic to cocobolo and other exotics. Extreme irritant to me.