Feb
12th
2015
Gauging Interest (aka would anyone buy this?) · 6:05pm Feb 12th, 2015
Hey everybody!
So I find myself between jobs, like so many others, and between taking on a couple of freelance projects as well as writing horsewords I've been playing around with the laser I have access to. The result of my latest round of madness are these little beauties!
I've got a bunch of blanks for jars ranging from small 5 oz spice jars all the way up to 20oz cookie jars. I'm thinking of selling some, if there's any interest at least, but first I have to ask if anyone would even be interested? Prices range from $7 for the 5oz spice jars to $15 for the 20oz cookie jars.
Anywho, with that out of the way, back I go to my writing cave.
Okay those are just awesome!
Hnng oh wow. Uh, yes, very interested. Are these your only patterns, or can you conceivably do others?
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I can do any buttstamp from any character, OC or canonical
If I actually had a job/bank account/access to money I would buy this in a heartbeat.
They look cool. I couldn't buy one for about three weeks, but that just gives me time to rationalize it (and decide what to put in it).
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Coins, cookies, rock candy, ashes of problem people >.>
I don't have anything I would need a jar for so I cannot say I would buy one myself, but it might be a good idea to expand out into more general symbols like Celtic Knots and the like and take them to craft fairs and post them online (Etsy is a great place to go) to see about selling them to the general public (some of the more generic cutie marks also help here). You might also want to add symbols from other popular franchises to the lineup to help broaden the appeal and you can also offer to do custom jobs to bring in even more money.
Also, I am not super familiar with those kinds of jars, but those price tags sound a bit on the low side to me so you might want to do some research and see if you can afford to push the prices up a bit. There are quite a few people who make a living selling various arts and crafts so it is entirely possible that you could do the same with something generally interesting and useful like this.
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I'm gonna whip up some coasters as well. I just need to get some pouring acrylic first. But that's a blog for tomorrow or Saturday.
2791518 That sounds like a good way to grow to me, and you should always keep an eye out for other possibilities because more products means more sales and better odds of success if you are trying to make a living with it.
Yes.
I want this.
All over my face and dripping down my chin.
Shutup and take my money.
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I can do that, which ones and what sizes?
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Can I get a better picture of the different sizes first?
Absolutely so badly I want some. I like using jars to store my drinks and jerky and stuff, and these would be awesome
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I ship pretty much anywhere (though shipping charges do apply)
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Hmm, I'm thinking of an 8ox with Best Pony's Cutie Mark(
And a 5oz with Rarity's.
How much would it be all together to ship those to Owosso, Michigan, 48867 ?
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$18 plus $12.65 for a USPS flat rate box. Also, Hiya neighbor from across the pond :P
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So essentially $30 then, eh? I'll have to think about that one, man. It's tempting.
o rly?
Lemme guess, Wisconsin?
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No rush, I can make them at any time. And eeyup. Greetings from the land of cheese and beer.
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I'm assuming it'd be through PayPal?
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yessir
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I'll have to get mine setup for that then. Not the easiest steps taking physical cash and turning it into paypal money
Now I would totally buy those!
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Maybe I'll set up a vendors booth at Bronycon...
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But then you wouldn't see any of the other stuff going on
But then more people like yours truly could meet you in person
So hey, go for it. If you know you can make a lot of them then I say why not.
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They are for sale~
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It's a thing I'm seriously considering
2792188 Even better, but I'll probably wait until I gather some money.
Could you do any design? Like say a unit crest?
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Easily
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I'd take a 5oz lid with this on it.
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Do you think you could do the top half lightly shaded (where the red is) or is that not possible?
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It's a bit harder, but I think I can do that.
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Thats...
Awesome!
Also, I would consider buying those.
I'm interested in a cookie jar, and possibly more. Can you do custom patterns?
Send me a PM or something if you're going forward with this
Where can I buy these?
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Well you'd PM me what jar(s) or coasters you'd want, and (as long as you're in the continental USA) I'd send you a paypal invoice, laser them, and send them out within 24 hours.
2893482 okay, thanks.