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Would You Convo A Seller To Tell Them...

Terrie M avatar
Terrie M from TalismanToo 6:57 pm Feb 2, 2013 EST edited
...that you felt they could easily sell their goods at a higher price point?


I was just doing some market research here, since I have just started adding a new shop featuring beaded jewelry. Looking at the way others do photos, show detail work, write descriptions, price and such.

I noticed one shop with pretty pieces, but prices that seem to be barely covering the price of the components. I know people have reasons for pricing the way they do, but sometimes people are too timid to include a decent labor cost in pricing.

I was considering sending a convo to this person complimenting them on their work and mentioning...price increase. Too tired at this moment to write a tactful note(it is a bit of a delicate matter) but just wondering. Do you mind your own business? Or do you tap another on the shoulder once in a while and let them know they could do better?

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Jo avatar
Jo from 42Things 6:59 pm Feb 2, 2013 EST
unsolicited advice is iffy at best ...

I would let it go unless they ask for advice or tips.
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Bright Spot Designs from BrightSpotDesigns 7:01 pm Feb 2, 2013 EST
It is their shop and they apparently feel their price is right. I wouldn't send them a message.
Ashley avatar
Ashley from digitaldoodlebug 7:01 pm Feb 2, 2013 EST
nope. i don't give advise less it's asked for
Karyn avatar
Karyn from KarynHaydenDesigns 7:01 pm Feb 2, 2013 EST
I would probably mind my own business. I would think unsolicited business advice might not go over too well, and they could easily be offended.

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Natalie Kay from NatkOriginalArt 7:01 pm Feb 2, 2013 EST
there are some sellers who would not mind the gesture and would love the advice, but there are so many that don't want it when not asking for it that i wouldn't chance it.
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Carol from howtobooksandmore 7:02 pm Feb 2, 2013 EST
If their prices are too low, they will figure that out for themselves. Or maybe they don't care. When I moved out of the house after finishing college, I sold a lot of hand made items at cost just so I didn't have to find room for them in a one bedroom apartment. I also gave lots of things away because I wanted to try a pattern and didn't need or have room for another sweater, blanket, hat, scarf or anything else. At the end of the month, when they haven't turned a profit, they'll figure out they need to raise their prices if they want to run a business.
Vanessa avatar
Vanessa from threestonebirds 7:02 pm Feb 2, 2013 EST
Nope, never.
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Lizzie Grace from TheCopperTub 7:03 pm Feb 2, 2013 EST
Not at all. If someone isn't asking for advice isn't usually not good to force it upon them.
Sunny avatar
Sunny from SunnyDayVintage 7:04 pm Feb 2, 2013 EST
It's not a good idea, no matter how well-intentioned, to give unsolicited advice.

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