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Subject: Pricing Author: DK [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ] Date Posted: 09:15:15 05/23/10 Sun Author Host/IP: cpe-76-83-35-74.socal.res.rr.com/76.83.35.74 How do you figure your pricing when making costumes for others? I had a very frustrating situation with my last outfit. So, once a parent approaches you about making an outfit: How do you figure out the price to charge? Do you ask for money up front? If so, how much? At what point do you tell them they've waited too long and you can no longer squeeze in their outfit--regardless if they were the first to ask? (I mean, I couldn't do anything without measurements!) Also; any advice on this...........I purchased a hat to go along with the outfit and the mom said she would leave a check for me under her mat when I dropped off the outfit that needed to be hemmed. No check. I left the outfit anyway since the pageant was the next day (I only had 9 days to make a 1910's style long skirt and lined jacket). But, now, how do I approach this mom about the money for the hat? And, she gave me a deposit for another outfit for her other daughter. At this point, I had so many issues with her (IT WAS BAD) that I want to give back the deposit and tell her to find someone else. But, this is someone I have to deal with on a regular basis for the next several months. Any advice on how to handle this tactfully? Thanks in advance. [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ]

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[> Subject: keep your hat money out of the deposit! Author: Marisa [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 17:33:16 05/23/10 Sun Author Host/IP: adsl-71-255-11.jax.bellsouth.net/98.71.255.11 If you decide to refund her deposit, first take your past due balance out and make sure you have some kind of invoice about the charge otherwise you might never get paid for the hat. I also think that a deposit is non refundable usually. Tell her that the working relationship just isn't working out and you feel it's best to cut your losses before things get more ugly. When a potential customer contacts you for a custom outfit, list the payment schedule and the dates you need deposit and measurements or else you can't guarantee it will be completed on time. Most people understand that these outfits take alot of work and you pay for quality. Good Luck! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> Subject: getting paid! Author: T [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 07:24:09 05/24/10 Mon Author Host/IP: h183.139.255.206.cable.pnbl.cablelynx.com/206.255.139.183 ALWAYS, ALWAYS, ALWAYS put everything in writing! I have learned the hard to make them sign a contract laying out the timeline and payment guide. Always get 50% up front (non-refundable) so you are not out of pocket for their materials. That is not unsusual for custom clothing.HTH [ Post a Reply to This Message ]