Pricing soap
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That's what i usually charge
FitMommyOf2
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Good to know I wasn't off with my pricing then! *whew* :wink:
There is a pretty basic B&B formula most people try to stick to.
The retail formula should be supplies + overhead x4 +lus labor.
Wholesale should be 1/2 of retail.
It does not work for everyone, and you do have to adjust up or down in accordance w/ YOUR market, but it is a real good place to start.
For instance, I broke down the cost of making a 4oz bar of M&P soap, it cost me about .60cents a bar x 4 =$2.40 + labor @ $1.00 ($20.00 an hour, 20 bars an hour)=$3.40 a bar retail but I can round that up to $4.00 per bar in my market.
The retail formula should be supplies + overhead x4 +lus labor.
Wholesale should be 1/2 of retail.
It does not work for everyone, and you do have to adjust up or down in accordance w/ YOUR market, but it is a real good place to start.
For instance, I broke down the cost of making a 4oz bar of M&P soap, it cost me about .60cents a bar x 4 =$2.40 + labor @ $1.00 ($20.00 an hour, 20 bars an hour)=$3.40 a bar retail but I can round that up to $4.00 per bar in my market.
dragonfly princess
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I am hoping to find out about my pricing this weekend. I am selling some at our community yard sale on Sat. Wish me luck! 
Be careful at the garage sale! Chances are they will be wanting the soap for garage sale prices.
We had one & I had my loaves out on a table ready to slice, & a few slices laying there as examples, a lady came up & asked how much even though the sign clearly said $4.00 ea, she heckled me down to $3.00 I said sure, choose the fragrance you want & turned my back to help someone else, she walked off w/ a whole loaf for $3.00.... :roll:
I did not even stop her, I kinda felt sorry for her, I know she wasn't trying to rip me off, she just didn't get it. Hope she enjoyed the loaf, it was Love Spell.
We had one & I had my loaves out on a table ready to slice, & a few slices laying there as examples, a lady came up & asked how much even though the sign clearly said $4.00 ea, she heckled me down to $3.00 I said sure, choose the fragrance you want & turned my back to help someone else, she walked off w/ a whole loaf for $3.00.... :roll:
I did not even stop her, I kinda felt sorry for her, I know she wasn't trying to rip me off, she just didn't get it. Hope she enjoyed the loaf, it was Love Spell.
FitMommyOf2
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Tabitha said:
Oh no, Tab!!!
That sucks!!! FitMommyOf2
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Good luck, Hon!!! :wink:dragonfly princess said:I am hoping to find out about my pricing this weekend. I am selling some at our community yard sale on Sat. Wish me luck!
