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Question by befuddled: How much would you pay for a handmade baby blanket?
I crochet baby blankets and I am thinking about trying to sell them online. How much would you be willing to pay for a handmade item such as this? I’m pretty talented and can do a wide variety of patterns, many that I have made up myself. I have sold many of my blankets in the past, some baby size and some queen size. They have sold for anywhere from $ 10.00 to $ 50.00. What do you think?

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Answer by Bear
here asite that sale handmade baby blankets it could help you price yours.

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Question by twinkle: How much would you pay for handmade leather sandals?
Do you think they should cost more than factory made shoes?

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Answer by Phoenix
Picture would have been nice if you have one because its hard to tell without having any visual of the object.

I hope you would re-post your question so you’ll get more answers and ideas.

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Question by Margaret C: what would be the steps to take when opening up your own stationery/paperie store?
I’m thinking about opening up my own stationery store that sells custom invitations, announcements, handmade notecards, photo albums, and other stationery.
Can you give me some advice on opening this business?

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Answer by TM Express
The best routes to take are to research the process of starting a business as well as the industry you’re interested in.

I recommend checking out the SBA, Entrepreneur, The Start Up Journal & Nolo. All 4 are great informational resources for the new/small business owner. I posted links for you in the source box.

Associations may be a good avenue to explore. These organizations will address many of the thoughts, questions and concerns you’ll inevitably have as well as many you haven’t anticipated yet. See the source box for some relevant links.

Research, research, research – this cannot be stressed enough. Read as much as you can about the industry. Here are some book titles that are relevant:

* Start and Run a Profitable Retail Business by Jim Dion, Ted Topping
* Retail Business Kit for Dummies by Rick Segel
* Specialty Shop Retailing: How to Run Your Own Store Revised by Carol L. Schroeder
* So You Want To Own The Store: Secrets to Running a Successful Retail Operation by Mort Brown

There are plenty of free informational resources out there. Check the source box for links to articles.

Hope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!

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Question by Amanda: Would you buy awesome handmade Christmas cards off eBay? How much would you pay?
Would you buy awesome handmade Christmas cards off of craigslist.com or eBay.com?

If you would…how much would you expect or want to pay for them?

How many would you think you would want? Like…how many cards would you think a set of handmade Christmas cards would have?

What would you like to see on you Christmas cards? Would you prefer them to be more traditional with reds and greens etc. Or would like “artsy” type ones with all colors (not just the basic Christmas colors). Would you like to see “elegant” type ones with silver and gold and maybe light blues?

Im thinking about making some and trying to sell them….
(Looking for ideas and whatnot)

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Answer by theimaginarypiano
I would buy handmade christmas cards from online. I think it’s cuter than buying impersonal cards from the store. In handmade packages of cards, I’ve seen them usually come with anywhere from 4-10 cards each. I would sell them for 50cents to a dollar a card, depending on how many you put in a package. You have to make some profit off them, considering you put a lot of work into them most likely, and in order to afford new materials. I think you could market all three of those ideas, whether traditional, artsy, or elegant. Everyone has different tastes.

PS-If you do end up making them, I suggest trying to sell them on Etsy.com as well. Etsy is sort of like an Ebay, but it is for homemade crafts.

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Question by guitarstrummin: I would like to find an antique doll appraiser and doll hospital in the southern California area?
I have an antique doll, approximately 100 years old, which I would like to have appraised. I would also like to locate a doll hospital to have the eyes put back in place, they aren’t broke, just fell out of the socket and into the head. Any suggestions (southern California area) for an antique doll appraiser and/or doll hospital? The Antiques Road Show does not have a trip scheduled in California at this time.

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Answer by suzanne a
I have a book called “Doll Directory ” A guide to U/S. Doll Museums By Katherine Witt. It list five places in California
Angels Attic 310-394-8331 S.Monica

others are in Platerville, Tarzana, Campbell. Tahoe City

I will say that if the eyes have fallen out and rolling around the head, the glass is very fragile, I think the doll should have what we call a pate under the wig, carefully lift the wig do not pull from the back with an exto knife cut around the circle pull up the pate and take the eyes out and wrap in soft tissue. If its broken save every scrap, because I can glue those eyes back to the full position, so most should be able to.

If you look on the back of the head there will be a mark maybe a mold number measure the doll. Then you can look up the dolls maker by the mold number and mark then cross reference it in the Blue Book of Doll values by Jan Foulk. Boarders carries those books stop by and have a cup of coffee and look up your doll and put the book back,

Hope this helps

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Question by Deborah C: Would I make great money selling handmade blankets? I like making fleece and paddled yarn tie blanets?
How would I market them?

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Answer by sniffydogs
You probably could do okay and make some extra spending money.

I might try eBay. Also look into craft shows in your area.

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Question by donewiththismess: What would you sell handmade dresses for and where?
So my mother sends me an entire box of handmade dresses—gorgeous dresses from overseas. 1. NONE of them fit and 2. They have been taking up space for a year now in my closet. She finally said it would be ok to sell them. But where? What should I ask for them? AND I have to guess at the sizes. Too gorgeous to toss but I have no idea what to do or how to go about it.

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Answer by Trollhair
Second hand store
ebay
yard sale

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Question by HeartNote: How much would you charge for a handmade Christmas ornament?
I’m currently making some Christmas ornaments- they are clear with scenes made of hand painted clay inside them. I’m an artist and these do look professional. I was thinking of selling them for a piece at craft fairs.

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Answer by Milka
3-4 times how much it costs you to make the onrament

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Question by izzysgma: What web site would have pictures of antique brass lamps?
I am trying to find a cataloque or web site that is related to antique brass lamps

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Answer by kabum
Just use Google or Yahoo search and enter “antique brasslamps”. Many options!

Kabum

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Question by iamme210: How would you start marketing handmade jewelry?
My mom makes handmade jewelry out of sterling silver and natural stones, and most recently enamel. She is always receiving complements on her pieces, and has had one bracelet featured in a jewelry magazine, as well as a few pieces in galleries. But she wants to start selling them on a larger basis, how could she start doing that? Does anyone know where she can find a representative? Thanks!
hey, thank you so much for responding, your answers were very helpful!

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Answer by josi
Rather than trying to find a representative (that could be difficult to find or costly), I would start locally. Take samples to locally owned businesses that might sell that type of jewelery product and see if they would be interested in selling it. It could be on a consignment basis. Another option would be to rent a booth at a craft fair or event… there are a lot of Christmas opportunities coming up. Also a website might be a good idea. You could sell online, but it’s also a good marketing tool. That way when you have opportunities to sell or make a sale, you can give out your contact and website to encourage further sales. If you are successful on a smaller scale, it will probably naturally progress and new opportunities will come along to expand. Good luck!

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