Full Version: Sublimation costs
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#2]
22 Dec 2005
To: logojohn [#1] 22 Dec 2005
You've probably done enough sublimation to determine, regardless of how the artwork comes, there's almost always some tweaking to be done.
Therefore, I charge a $25 set up, regardless of how well-presented the artwork is. If a file is repeated, I don't charge for another set up.
I charge .35 per sq. in., with a $5.00 min. per plate.
I'm referring to metal plates.
EDITED: 22 Dec 2005 by DGL
From: logojohn [#3]
22 Dec 2005
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#2] 22 Dec 2005
Maybe we can make forum history by getting more than 1 answer about a pricing question!
Comeon people, spill your guts. . . . :-)
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From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#4]
22 Dec 2005
To: logojohn [#3] 22 Dec 2005
I gave up on trying to split the atom, in regard to transfer costs. I prefer to price high enough to where my costs are amply covered.
I adjust pricing (downward) in volume, but it's on a case-by-case basis.
EDITED: 22 Dec 2005 by DGL
From: Michael [#5]
25 Dec 2005
To: logojohn [#1] 25 Dec 2005
Although I used several pricing models, the one I use most often is built in a simple spread sheet.
It includes cost per item, number of items, size of images, number of images, cost of ink/sq inch, cost of paper I'm using, toss in some overhead based on last year's sales, any accessories, input markup and the cost and retail price are known. I probably left out some of the stuff in the spreadsheet, but that gives you an idea.
Often, I used the spread sheet along with known times for quantity orders: if I can imprint 24 shirts in an hour, I just figure the cost of the shirts and materials then add an hourly rate for the number hours it will take me to print the total order.
Hope this is of some help.