My First Sell

[Scrappile]

My first sell without even trying.  I made this Second Amendment Plaque that several people here have done.  Mine is not complete, I'm waiting for the finish to dry so I can assemble it.  I also extended the backer board on the outside edges of each section about 1/4" and rounded the edges over.  Does not show in the picture much, but it does look nice that way.

Sent a picture to my son.  Today he called and asked what I would want for one.  We discussed it and I ended up telling him at least $100.  He agreed and said he would call back.  Few minutes he called back, says sold two for $125 ea + shipping. He didn't think $100 was enough and this guy can afford it. Going to a guy in New York for himself and his son.  Now I have to get to work.  Oh, ya, paid in advance.  Also today my Nephew called  and wanted to know if I could make a John Wayne picture.  His boss said she would pay for one. 

I really don't want to get too obligated in selling because this is a hobby for me and just fun.  However, this kind of sells help buy wood and supplies....

Edited November 7, 2017 by Scrappile

[Scrolling Steve]

Congrats Paul !.....Very nice work !

[Gordster]

Good going Paul...Well worth every penny...your son did well pricing it higher.

[Iguanadon]

Excellent Paul.  I still enjoy my hobby as I sell and hopefully you will also.

[Dave Monk]

Way to go Paul. Nothing wrong with selling some stuff to support your habit.

[GPscroller]

Congrats Paul.  Dave said it best above.  I agree with your son, $100 was not enough.

Jeff

[DWSUDEKUM]

Great work.  I can see why it sold the work is awesome.  Thanks for sharing this with us.

 

DW

[penquin]

Way to go, let it happen, remember this is a way to pay for the wood and reduce expense's..  Really like the cutting, looks super.

jim  penquin

[rjR]

GREAT GOING!!!

 

Nothing wrong at all with a hobby that at least partly pays it's own way!

[Aggie]

Nice going Paul 

It's always nice to know people are willing to pay for your work.

It really made me happy when I sold the logo I made to the store.

[wombatie]

You did a beautiful job Paul, it looks great.  It's great to sell some of the things we make that way we can buy wood, blades, finish and still enjoy what we do.  Congra'ts

 

Marg

[spirithorse]

Good on ya', Paul!
I know I have told you several times in the past that your work is
fantastic and you really should sell some. I realize you don't want
your hobby to become a job but, I'm glad you are seeing some
money for all your hard work.
God Bless! Spirithorse

[blights69]

Well done Paul nice price for that too

[lawson56]

Super Fantastic Paul.Your work is Awesome.I was the same way when I 1st started.But when I knew people would buy my stuff,I knew it would help with the bills,and the cost of my new found hobby.

[daveww1]

awesome job, glad that you were able to sell a few

[MTCowpoke22]

Wow. That looks great!

[Denny Knappen]

Very well done, Paul.  Someone said I should raise my prices, but if I make something to buy more wood, it is worth it.

[Rob]

Congratulations Paul.  It's a great piece and worth every penny or should I say cent?

Rob

[Ron Johnson]

Congrats on selling some of your beautiful work Paul. 

[amazingkevin]

On 6/15/2017 at 6:00 PM, Scrappile said:

My first sell without even trying.  I made this Second Amendment Plaque that several people here have done.  Mine is not complete, I'm waiting for the finish to dry so I can assemble it.  I also extended the backer board on the outside edges of each section about 1/4" and rounded the edges over.  Does not show in the picture much, but it does look nice that way.

Sent a picture to my son.  Today he called and asked what I would want for one.  We discussed it and I ended up telling him at least $100.  He agreed and said he would call back.  Few minutes he called back, says sold two for $125 ea + shipping. He didn't think $100 was enough and this guy can afford it. Going to a guy in New York for himself and his son.  Now I have to get to work.  Oh, ya, paid in advance.  Also today my Nephew called  and wanted to know if I could make a John Wayne picture.  His boss said she would pay for one. 

I really don't want to get too obligated in selling because this is a hobby for me and just fun.  However, this kind of sells help buy wood and supplies....

Excellent job!

!

[newfie]

Nice work. Good for you you got a few sells if it wasn't for a few sells here and there is wouldn't be able to keep it as an hobby. thanks for sharing 

[meflick]

Beautiful work.  Nothing wrong with selling enough to pay for more wood and tools.   I agree with your son.  $100 definitely not enough.  Not sure $125 is though either -but then that's from me who runs afraid of all those words! 

[leshko]

Very nice! Beautiful calligraphy and careful neat cutting are created an impressive masterpiece!