What do you guys Charge

Learn & share techniques, strategies, and experiences on marketing your plasma cut products in this forum.
Post Reply
User avatar
jeeplogic83
2.5 Star Member
2.5 Star Member
Posts: 154
Joined: Fri Nov 14, 2008 6:52 am
Location: West MI
Contact:

What do you guys Charge

Post by jeeplogic83 »

I was just wondering, what you guys charge for your work. most of the people I sell signs to say I am pretty cheap
I charge 25/ sq foot raw material. I use 12 ga cold rolled. I do all custom signs. no production work.
plasmanewbie
5 Star Elite Contributing Member
5 Star Elite Contributing Member
Posts: 2606
Joined: Thu Jul 24, 2008 11:15 am

Re: What do you guys Charge

Post by plasmanewbie »

I double my material costs and try to charge $100 per hour shop time. Some industries will expect to pay more than others for your expertise I find. Sometimes I find that my quote seems too cheap for the people I am doing the work for and I will charge more, sometimes I go the other way if I need the work. This method seems to work out well for me.

plasmanewbie
User avatar
CPK_Jim
2 Star Member
2 Star Member
Posts: 90
Joined: Thu Nov 20, 2008 10:25 am

Re: What do you guys Charge

Post by CPK_Jim »

I try and charge $50 per hr right now, plus material cost right now. But it doesnt always work out that way. And it will definately go up if the economy ever turns around.
plasmanewbie
5 Star Elite Contributing Member
5 Star Elite Contributing Member
Posts: 2606
Joined: Thu Jul 24, 2008 11:15 am

Re: What do you guys Charge

Post by plasmanewbie »

The bad economy has effected me slightly, but not too bad. I do find I am typically charging a little less than I normally would to keep my shop busy.

All in all my plasma table was the best tool I ever purchased. If it wasn't for it I would be just another regular shop and probibly suffering like many others these days.

plasmanewbie
Post Reply

Return to “Pricing, Advertising, & Marketing Your Products Forum”