Help on this please

[Primal Decals 621]

I have a customer that wants 2" tall numbers, 3 of each number 1-50 so 150 numbers. and this is the first time getting an order like this and for some reason im stumped on what to charge, i will be using oracal 751, i hope someone can jump start my brain cell. Must be tired ...I know what my cost is per letter plus trans tape etc. I will be leaving the numbers together on a whole sheet and they will be the one to cut each one out when they need them..Thank you in advanced buddies.

[slice&dice 2,450]

RTA formula     L+w /2

 

Throw in some extra cost for the higher quality vinyl.

[arty-rc 719]

RTA formula     L+w /2

 

Throw in some extra cost for thesam higher quality vinyl.

Same thing I was going to say.

[skarekrow 1,842]

" RTA formula     L+w /2"

 

That formula may be better than nothing for RTA vinyl pricing but,

do yourself a favor and use a clock and actually PRODUCE a sampling of

the product in question. Note how long it takes you and any potential

Slowdowns or Shortcuts and compute an average from those results.

 

Multiply that times your needed shop rate and VIOLA...

Not only will you have some hard numbers to create a quote from but,

you have gained Actual Experience. There is no substitute for that.

 

Formulas like "L+w /2" can get yield really inaccurate results when

multipliers like " X 150 units" are added to the equation.

[towman208 38]

I may be wrong (most of the time my wife says i am) you also need to take in whats stuff like this going for in your area. You and only you know what your time is worth. But also think of it this way, you may come in at a price of $250.00 and Joe Blow sign company may sell it for $150.00. So just remember what your time is worth and don't cut yourself short, but don't forget there is always someone that won't hesitate to cut you down at the knees.

[Command 97]

And I'd be one of those looking to take your knees.

 

In "bulk" cases like this where you have simple product that is easy to make and a guaranteed large sale with no support afterwards it might make sense to just charge based on materials and time.

 

I'd charge ($40/hr? + slightly marked up material) and call it a day.

[Primal Decals 621]

ok. Thank you everyone..That helped alot..

[Sal316 166]

It doesn't make sense to work for nothing just to keep a "competitor" from getting a job. When you fight over price, everyone loses. Charge the rate that you need to make. You'll win some, you'll lose some.

[Primal Decals 621]

Thanks Sal.