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alpha1

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Location
middlesbrough
First Name
Dave
Since starting out making pens I have never really made any money. I have made quite a few pens now and people are aware I am a pen maker.
I was recently asked by a business man to make him 10 pens to hand out to his special customers. So I did while discussing delivery with him another Guy asked if I could make him a special pen to use every day so I said OK. I thought to my self these Guys are not short of a few bob so why should I be out of pocket making them beautiful unique pens. So next time I caught them both together I said look guys these pens are not cheap if I tell you how much they cost you might not be so keen. So how much are we looking at they asked. I had worked out the price of the components and how long they took me to make then added £15 to the price which was my profit. The first Guy bought ten pens. The second Guy bought a pen and when he saw the finished article he ordered two more. I had another Guy contact me to night who had seen pens I made for some one else who wanted two making I told him the price and he said OK no problem they are unique were else will I get that kind of pen.
I am still getting over the shock I am actually making money it will probably be short lived. But it made my day. :banana:
 

Phil Dart

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Executive Member
Joined
Nov 28, 2014
Posts
5,455
Location
Colebrooke, Devon
First Name
Phil
Win Win. The customers are coming to you, and you're making a profit - congratulations. It's a good buzz when someone seeks you out to buy something you've made yourself. Long may it continue eh?
 

Penpal

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May 26, 2013
Posts
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Location
Canberra AUSTRALIA
First Name
Peter
Dave I want you to know how satisfying it was to read of your philosophy,how you involved the customers.I admire your honesty and success.

Kind regards Peter.:thumbs::thumbs::thumbs::thumbs::thumbs:
 
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