Quote Originally Posted by Mychael
It can be difficult striking a decent balance between making money and feeling you are charging a fair price. I have a mail order business of my own whereby I am relatively sure that I could double the price of my product to see the same gross sales figure. I would sell half as much product, but it would mean half as much work for the same amount of cash heading into the bank account. That sounds like good business to me, and it is, but the problem is that it doesn't feel like *friendly* business. I do not take that route since I like helping folks out and would rather help out as many as possible. As Bear is finding out, the money part is also important, though.

Good luck finding that balance, Bear.

Mychael
Mychael,
This is at the heart of the matter. I have always tried to keep costs down and get as many guys into kilts as possible. The business would then be profitable for all casual kiltmakers because there would be lots of customers.
Unfortunately, one kiltmaker can't do that by himself and stay in business. I would be creating customers for other kiltmakers, who charge more for less.
It's a little disheartening to have to raise my prices just to keep up. The customer is the one who pays more and that sucks.