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Carbon Tuner
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Alright, I knew this day would come but I am actually starting to get some orders for some 1-10 of parts. My trouble is I really need help in getting this pricing right.
Besides material costs I am trying to figure out good going rates for these services.
Here's my example:
https://www.denniskirk.com/carbon-fiber-skid-plates-by-eline.p494562.prd
Looking to quote someone for making the mould for this and parts. So as far as a mold fee for a part this size whats a normal price you weekend warriors charge? Also do you give discounts for quantity or require your customers to buy more that one part?
I was thinking 300 to 400 for the mold and then about 90 for the part if I made on like in this link:
Luckly these first parts will be bare CF so I dont need to worry about the gc50 and clearcoat.
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How to Charge For your Parts?
Carbon Tuner
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13 Years Ago
TBH most of it is pretty standard business practice in terms of calculating. eg cost raw materials...
Warren
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13 Years Ago
Warren is right, I couldn't agree more with him. You have to make your own estimations about costing...
NikCFC
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13 Years Ago
Wow Warren, thanks for taking the time to lay it all on the line!! :w00t: Here's a bit more about...
Carbon Tuner
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13 Years Ago
Why are you buying soo many materials and tools? Diversity is good in a business but if youre...
Warren
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13 Years Ago
Dennis, the figure that worries me is the "30-35% markup" which doesn't actually seem to be based on...
mikew
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13 Years Ago
I keep my prices fixed for a majority of the work. Mold making, if I have the customers part to...
mwr2452
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13 Years Ago
Well warren I am buying a lot of tools because as you advance in this field the less you want to do...
Carbon Tuner
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13 Years Ago
Hi ive been running a small bodyshop now for a while and find quoting on one off jobs or a job you...
k9
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13 Years Ago
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