Poncho

[Ambersafghans]

I am trying to figure out whether or not to try and geta poncho made to sell yet this fall. (I know, it's just begun. But my list is endless!)

How much are they going for? I'm thinking about doing the one one the coatsandclark homepage. The larger one.

Any price suggestions?

Amber

[RebeccaVelasquez]

i haven't gone over to see specifically which poncho you are considering... the only thing that i have in mind about these is that, because they have gotten sooo popular - everyone is coming out with them - including walmart at only $10 or so --- you might really look into the market around you before making a light weight one. i think a heavier one meant for winter would still be worth your while :2

[Ambersafghans]

It is a heavier one. With Extra Bulky yarn! $10 a poncho would be way to low. The yarn would cost almost twice as much!

Amber

[Julie]

Amber, I don't think Rebecca was suggesting selling them for $10 a poncho. She was saying Walmart has some that are available for $10 a poncho. That'll make it hard to come up with a good price, just because they are easy to get there. Of course, the yarn quality and pattern used will play into it too, and somebody will jump at the chance to have a well made, handmade poncho. :thumbsup

[Kathleen]

I sell ponchos, purses and other items on consignment in boutiques in the Los Angeles area. Business is booming right now with all the crochet that is in fashion. I charge 4X the cost of materials, (unless I get the yarn extra cheap, then I charge what a comprable item is going for in the stores.)

[threeolivemartini]

i sell mine anywhere from 50 to 75 dollars.. depends on how long it took.. what yarn.. etc.. so i guess you have to figure out what is good for you .. all i can say is that the nicer the yarn the better they sell.. people like things that feel good ..

[Ambersafghans]

50 for a poncho wouldn't be to high? I haven't seen any on ebay going far over 20. But with yarn costs at 15, I was thinking around 45 or 50 if I do it.

Amber

[MsSunflwr]

I have sold some ponchos on Ebay and in my sister's shop locally. I usually sell them for anywhere between $35 (very open weave0 to $55-$60 (time it took, nicer yarn).

 

Nina Kate

[Guest tepperleen]

I'm doing a craft's fair this weekend and I have 4 ponchos that I plan on selling for $40. I would love to go higher but they are acrylic. I live in Manhattan so I'm hoping I can get that. Anything less and it's just not worth my time. Some people say it's too little. But I know that you can go to almost any dep't store and buy one (albeit not as nice as mine ) for $28 or so. It's tough out there. I just have to hope that mine are different from what everyone else is selling and hopefully that will appeal to people. I personally am amazed at what people sell things for on Ebay. It makes me nuts, but that's another topic.

[Ambersafghans]

Hi Eileen!

Let us know how they sell!

I was checking out your site to see them, but our computer won't let me see the pictures.

Anyway, I hope you do well. I was thinking maybe 50 to make it worth my while, but then, I'll not have to worry about that this year.

Amber