Rules of thumb | Pricing | selling tips

[@josephbroadbent7876]

Thank you for the great advice. I love turning pens and I am just looking to keep my copy going. I will definitely use these tips.

[@exoticwoodpen]

Thanks for the comment, appreciate you taking the time to watch my video.

[@JeffGeee]

Gabe, your continued sharing of the techniques involved to create pens on such a high level is simply amazing. By sharing your knowledge and experience you are not only showing how to be better pen makers but better people as well. Thank you.

[@exoticwoodpen]

Thank you for your kind words and the $super thanks, I really appreciate it! I've always heard the two best places to gather knowledge are the library and the graveyard. I don't pretend to know a lot about making pens or selling them like my mentors but if I can share what I have learned the hard way it will make it better for the next person. Thank you Jeff for taking the time to watch my videos, much appreciated.

[@PennsPens]

Tips still relevant in today's market. Hardest thing with items such as pen sales - everbody wants to undercut everybody, which just bastadises the margins and market for every other maker. Really like ya idea of unique designed pen configurations more suited to individuals comfits + the other different displayed items, which also attracts and creates a further conversation point... that hopefully makes customers wanna own it after hearing the story behind it. I've found busy stall/tables draw others in allowing other potential customers buy-in with a soft sell approach that likely leads to more questions followed by ⁹even further sales... Attraction draws more attention! Some sound advise, particularly around the story and backing yourself by maintaining price. Please keep sharing your knowledge on custom segmented blanks... More time higher costs/sale price- Yes... Other stall/tables offer them- No Pen makers have told me they can't sell $500 + pens but ya can't sell what's not on the table. Many Thanks, You've gotta new subscriber. Blessings, peaceoʻ ✌️

[@exoticwoodpen]

Yes, you gotta do what you can to get the customer involved. Thank you for the comment and watching.

[@shanechristensen4689]

Just brilliant thank you good sir!. I ha e developed a great love for making pens. Thank you so much for your mentorship

[@exoticwoodpen]

Great, thank you for watching my videos.

[@JeffGeee]

Thanks!

[@exoticwoodpen]

You’re welcome

[@WoodenItBeNice]

Hi Gabe, Fantastic video and I've picked up a couple of pointers as well. I multiply my costs by 2.5 but may well go to 3. Great video my friend. Take care Gabe. Cheers, Huw

[@exoticwoodpen]

Thanks Hew, with material costs and time I have always used 3 as a rule. Thanks for watching and have fun at your next show. Cheers, Gabe.

[@tonymiller2613]

Thanks Gabe, I enjoyed your video. PIcked p several tips. I've been turning pens for about 3 years. I too sell to support my habit. I need to step it up so your tips will help!

[@exoticwoodpen]

Thanks for commenting and really appreciate you taking the time to watch them, good luck with the sales!

[@steveweeks1]

Awesome video!! Thanks for the tips!!

[@exoticwoodpen]

Great, hope it helps

[@stefandusedau3003]

Wonderful video, I have been enjoying all your teaching of techniques. I was wondering where you get Japanese Ebonite or any of the ebonite you use? I have been making and selling pens for about 4 years. I have mostly made wood or acrylic pens. My bespoke pens are all acrylic and I want to start making some with wood so I would like to try the sleeve technique you have shown. Thanks

[@exoticwoodpen]

Thank you for the comment and for watching my videos. I get my ebonite and acrylic rods from vermontfreehand.com

[@stefandusedau3003]

Thank you for the information and again I enjoy your videos

[@exoticwoodpen]

You are welcome.

[@kandiecandelaria3134]

Hey Dave! Hope you are well. Glad to see you back in you tube! I too have grown allergic to cocobolo and other exotics. Extreme irritant to me.

[@exoticwoodpen]

Hi Kandie, kind of a bummer with the exotics isn't it? Just have to take some extra precautions like long sleeves a respirator with dust collection and gloves. Thanks for watching the video. Hope you are having fun with the bespoke pens.

[@kandiecandelaria3134]

@@exoticwoodpen yes there beautiful exotics out there. Had shoulder issues, had it taken care of so have not been playing with pens but hope to soon!! Glad your back on miss your informative videos

[@exoticwoodpen]

@@kandiecandelaria3134 I am in the middle of trying to get surgery scheduled my my right shoulder also. Be sure to keep up with the stretching PT

[@kandiecandelaria3134]

@@exoticwoodpen Yes am aware had the other one done 2 yrs ago

[@lawrencealdridge-yk6dm]

THANK YOU FOR YOUR VIDEOS

[@exoticwoodpen]

You're welcome, enjoy. Have fun...