For Dr. Who & Torchwood fans!

[osaraba]

And especially for vash817 (Chris please fwd this to him since I don't know what Stampede's email is.)

http://louiex.etsy.com/

The etsy shop of my friend who handmade those crafty Dr. Who dolls!

Go look. Buy.

Comments

[roserevolution.livejournal.com]

Whoa, $10 for a handmade doll? Totally undercharging! They're really cute, I like the pterodactyl.

[osaraba]

That's what I told her, but I don't think she thinks she can get more! =(

[roserevolution.livejournal.com]

That's really sad. Honestly, with prices that low, I'd be hesitant to buy from her. Like- wow, what's wrong with them to make them so cheap? She should really post in the etsy forum for some feedback, I'm confident she'll hear the same thing. I ran into the same thing with Beth, my table partner, at NYAF. She kept wanting to price low, and I'm like nope, keep 'em here, or we don't make a profit. Srsly, I just sold a Sugar & Spice card on etsy-
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15791393
20 cents to list
7 cents etsy commission
40 cent paypal charge
$1.52 shipping
45 cents for a padded envelope

Total costs, not including the item itself: 2.64 That's not even the paper to make the card, ink to print it, and envelope to send it in. I got $3.50 for the sale, and $2.64 of it does not go to me. $.86 isn't even straight profit, because it's basically materials. That doesn't include time to photograph and list the item, communicate with the buyer and package / go to the post office or print postage. Even if her store sells out, I don't see how she can make a profit at those prices.

(Really...I keep the cards there because they sell pretty well and have lots of hearts, but I need to bundle them into packs so they're more profitable).

Sorry to get so long-winded on your LJ, but I hate to see a good artist undercharging themselves!

[louiex.livejournal.com]

*draws hearts around you for pimping me*

See, the reason they're 15 with shipping, is that myself as a fan I wouldn't pay more than that XD I might be an impulsive buyer but i'm also relatively cheap as well. Considering the materials and that the price of one is enough to make several dolls, I wasn't really thinking I was undercharging. Going up anymore somewhat went against my grain since I didn't want to scare any possible buyers away by going like WOO 25 bucks each~

So XD I'm trying to be good and encourage people to buy things, maybe multiple things since there's no multiple shipping fees cos they don't weigh a lot XD BUT your friend there isn't the first to tell me I'm under charging *shrugs* I'm rather torn with what to do in that sense~

[osaraba]

Myuu~! Well, see how they do! Or, if you want to take the chance, go for $13 or $15 per doll. I don't think that's unreasonable. Still, just see how it goes! At least you've got stuff up there! I think that's awesome!!!! <3

I made a few things to put up but haven't had the time to photograph them yet. =( (Site is live, but no items for sale yet. Sneak peak for you guys who read comments -- http://passeriforme.etsy.com!)

Check out roserevolution's pretty, pretty stuff at http://paperelle.etsy.com!

[louiex.livejournal.com]

Saw this and thought of you

But yes, I've been somewhat hesitant to pimp it out on the big Torchwood comm just yet because I haven't had a chance to sit and read every bit of fine print on the rules as to whether or not I can put my etsy sales up there at all. Also? At ten bucks a doll, I'd be willing to do commissions which hopefully would build a bit of a supply/demand thing which maybe later on I'd raise my prices. I don't want to come off as them being cheap, I feel bad that was someone's first flash that there was something 'wrong' with them :O

Also post pictures! I wanna see your stuff :D

[kitzal.livejournal.com]

I'll mention this to Sean! Oh and I need your website too!

[kitzal.livejournal.com]

OMG the scarf doctor is adorable!

[osaraba]

LOL! I saw that too, though I haven't made an effort to buy it yet. Ah gots no monies! =(

Oh, I was sad to have missed you at NYCC on Saturday. You never called me back! Sad Sara was sad. ;_; I forgive you though! Did Deegan mention bumping into me & Maryann on Friday? That was so weird and coincidental!

I will definitely let you know when I've got pics up!

[osaraba]

I don't have any items up for sale just yet. Here's the site. But I'll definitely make a post once I've got some stuff up!

http://passeriforme.etsy.com/

[louiex.livejournal.com]

I called you and Maryann tho but I couldn't get through :O I triiiiiiiied, I did~ *hugs Sad Sara* And yeah he called me right after he bumped into you guys, laughing and saying how it was so sort of weird but interesting at the same time since it'd been forever since he saw you guys :D

And yay pictures!! Soon I hope~

[vash817.livejournal.com]

wow thanks ill text you my email for next nugget of awesome you have

[ddrkaiba.livejournal.com]

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