bells4shells Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 I'm so excited to debut these, you have no idea. The only thing is that they take FOREVER to make. I make each 'bag' by hand. Cut, fold, apply cello, etc. While I love how they look, I'm worried people aren't going to want to pay for my construction of the packaging instead of the actual melts inside. What do you girls/guys think?http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2040/2072754680_5bcf204a91.jpg?v=0 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jojo T. Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 I think they look very professional and definitely buyable! Very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandlekrazy Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 They are really nice, both the shapes of the melties and your bags. I don't think I'd have the patience to put something like that together...so give yourself a big pat on the back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waxwench Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 I love them........... You are one patient person, that's for sure!!!They really look devine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waxwench Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 I love them........... You are one patient person, that's for sure!!!They really look devine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapbuddy Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 Looks great!:smiley2: Irena Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerinarkansas Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 Very nice and unique. Ginger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxSioux Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 Wonderful packaging ... so how much are they?Susan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennhalcyon Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 So professional!!! I don't know what you are going to charge for them, but maybe it would make sense to make a larger package and sell several ounces of tarts in it? that way you would be making fewer packages and people would be willing to pay more for more, KWIM?Great job!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForHisGlory Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 Absolutely love them - very professional and attractive!!!! Good work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILVCANDLES Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 Very nice! :smiley2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayshapooh Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 Very professional packaging!!! I'd buy them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavenScentU Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 Oh WOW! I love those...They are so cute! How much do you charge for those, since they are 1 oz.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cleanglow Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 If the scent throw is as wonderful as the presentation, I would spend the money for those. Very professional looking. Great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickie1st Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 I agree with everyone. Very Professional packaging! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bells4shells Posted November 30, 2007 Author Share Posted November 30, 2007 Oh gosh, thanks so much for all the positive feedback!I weigh the stars and I'm able to squeeze in 5-6 of these star shapes in there and it's with palm wax which last quite awhile! But, I don't have to tell you now do I? haha Anyhow, I did some pricing and figured I'd have to price these at $3.25 and that's just for cost of product and labor to make the 'bag' (not even sure what to call it yet) -- no profit per se. I've been looking at how others are packaging their tarts and it's normally in the clamshell for about a little over 3 ozs. I was just hoping that the packaging might entice the buyer as well. Again, thanks for all the feedback! You're all so wonderful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandlekrazy Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 If you're saying you'd sell them for $3.25, that's way cheap. The minimum I would charge for 3 oz of palm tarts in those bags is $6.00,and if they weigh more, I'd charge more. I charge $3-3.50 for my soy clamshells which don't even have 3 oz of wax, no color and cost me around .70 to make. Remember you can always put them on "sale" but it's really hard to raise prices without hearing about it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Late Night Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 Those are very cute! Lots of people buy things because they like the packaging. Don't sell yourself short, price accordingly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxSioux Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 I'm an absolute junkie for great packaging ... guess it's the old theory of 'perception is reality'. I don't buy or make melts, so I may not be a good judge, but I think the price sounds low. You have a lot of work in those & if it's a good product, it will sell. I know it all breaks down to the market, but I'm selling 3oz votives for $3.00, & really think you can go higher.Susan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smellywax Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 You should also think about how you would feel if someone ordered 100 bags tomorrow...what would be worth it to you to sit and make a 100 bags...you need to calculate your time in making them to see if it is worth it and test sell them at a cost that you can live with because to put that much work into something to only make a few cents...doesn't make sense So jack that price up and test them to see how they sell! Very nice!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgirl Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 Wonderful job! Very Professional!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassy906 Posted December 1, 2007 Share Posted December 1, 2007 Great job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blest2BAmerican Posted December 1, 2007 Share Posted December 1, 2007 Your packaging is beautiful! Your prices are way too cheap and you should raise your price. Like someone else mentioned, if you have to make 100 bags you need to get paid for your time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdscreations Posted December 1, 2007 Share Posted December 1, 2007 Those look absolutely awesome. Great idea....thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bells4shells Posted December 2, 2007 Author Share Posted December 2, 2007 Wow -- for real? I was thinking $3.25 was high! haha Though, I've also thought about how long just one of these things last. It IS palm after all. My votives last for 18 hours alone and I'm selling those at 6.50 for 4 of them!I'm really interested in this whole pricing thing because I DO have a craft fair next weekend. Those who are telling me to raise my prices do realize that this package is only one ounce right?Loving all the feedback, if you've got more, I'd love to hear it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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