Sponiebr Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 I know prices vary per supplier and what you're putting into it with packaging but with the large variations in types of soap makers here with everything from the extreme piping magic cakes to wash-yo-butt-and-yo-face soap I see being made here could y'all share (PM or in this thread) what you're getting per ounce of soap retail and wholesale? Even if you're making something like KrazyKelly's "OMG-you-mean-that's-NOT-ACTUALLY-food!?" soaps or you're making simple stuff like me, it makes no difference, I'm looking for an average... Just y'know, so I can tell the difference between my butt and this strange dark circular void thing on the floor outside. 10-Q! Sponiebr: (bad ideas on pause for the moment) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandlekrazy Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 Interesting that you brought this up because I just had a customer complain that the net wt stated on a soap line I carry was incorrect. Label states net weight 6.5 oz and I sell them for $8.00, pretty tops, pretty colors every one I weighed was actually between 4.5 and 5.5 oz Another line I carry is just a plain square bar but pretty colors and those are 5.5 oz and I sell for $6.00 or on sale 2/$10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sponiebr Posted June 14, 2017 Author Share Posted June 14, 2017 40 minutes ago, kandlekrazy said: Interesting that you brought this up because I just had a customer complain that the net wt stated on a soap line I carry was incorrect. Label states net weight 6.5 oz and I sell them for $8.00, pretty tops, pretty colors every one I weighed was actually between 4.5 and 5.5 oz OH YIKES!!!! Another line I carry is just a plain square bar but pretty colors and those are 5.5 oz and I sell for $6.00 or on sale 2/$10 Ok. Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franu61 Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 (edited) I sell M&P bars 5.25 ounces for $6 I also offer buy 10 get 1 free Edited June 14, 2017 by franu61 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sponiebr Posted June 14, 2017 Author Share Posted June 14, 2017 I've been selling my bars at $5 each and they run 4.2-4.7 oz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallTayl Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 Mine are $6 each 4/$20 at Faire. 4.5 oz after cure. Simply packaged in glassine bags with a paper band. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sponiebr Posted June 14, 2017 Author Share Posted June 14, 2017 I was curious as to what my actual costs were per loaf and I was actually shocked at what I found... I had done the math before, but it was quite a while ago, and well, it was a pleasant shock. I'm actually doing SOMETHING right... What the hell's up with THAT? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shari Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 I sell mine (5 oz) for 6.00 or 4 for 20.00 at shows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jcandleattic Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 My per loaf cost is actually pretty low, and that includes paying myself $20 an hour for my time during a soaping session - mine are priced very similar to TT and Shari's - my cured bars are anywhere between 4.5oz-5oz and I sell them for $6 each or 4/$20. 13 hours ago, kandlekrazy said: Interesting that you brought this up because I just had a customer complain that the net wt stated on a soap line I carry was incorrect. Label states net weight 6.5 oz and I sell them for $8.00, pretty tops, pretty colors every one I weighed was actually between 4.5 and 5.5 oz Be careful with that. Stating they weigh more than they actually do could get you into trouble. It's okay to put a lower net weight on the label, but not a higher. It could be considered fraud, and I've known several people who have gotten in trouble for it. (Not trying to be big brother or anything, just putting that out there as an FYI) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallTayl Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 Right Jc. Mine weigh more than the stated but just in case... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandlekrazy Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 2 hours ago, Jcandleattic said: My per loaf cost is actually pretty low, and that includes paying myself $20 an hour for my time during a soaping session - mine are priced very similar to TT and Shari's - my cured bars are anywhere between 4.5oz-5oz and I sell them for $6 each or 4/$20. Be careful with that. Stating they weigh more than they actually do could get you into trouble. It's okay to put a lower net weight on the label, but not a higher. It could be considered fraud, and I've known several people who have gotten in trouble for it. (Not trying to be big brother or anything, just putting that out there as an FYI) Yes, I contacted the lady that makes the soap as soon as I found out. Better off not putting a weight on them. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iansmommaya Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 Soap has to have (correct) weight on them. Mine are 4/20.00 and 7 ounces each or different a different kind of soap, same price 3 ounces each. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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