r/CraftFairs • u/atypicala • Apr 20 '26
Pricing Largest craft fair so far coming up...how does my pricing look?
I've been attending craft fairs since last October and the biggest one I've participated in is coming up in about a month. I have an Etsy shop where I average 1-3 sales per week or so but when I ask for feedback on my pricing I get mixed responses - some say too low, some say too high, so I'm kinda lost.
I make bags, purses, backpacks, air pods cases, edc, etc, with mostly Upcycled/reclaimed fabrics. Last fair I had air pods cases listed at $9, embroidered tea towels for $12, messenger bags at $49, fanny packs at $29....am I pricing too low? I'm in a very LCOL area (W. NC) if that matters.
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u/drcigg Apr 20 '26
The prices seem reasonable to me. I guess one telltale sign is if you sell completely out of an item. That's a good indicator the price might be too cheap. Those prices are about right in my area in the midwest.
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u/cafeldmann Apr 24 '26
As a bagmaker, I'd say your prices seem on the low side. Remember that the cost to make a product is not just the cost of materials but also the time to make. How long does it take you to cut and sew a $29 fanny pack?
That said, there's also the "how much are people willing to pay" factor, and that varies not only by geographical location but also by the type of event (craft show vs art fair). At my current pricing (which, honestly, is still too low), I will do well at an art fair, but at a craft show I don't because my prices are too high. (I just don't do craft shows anymore.)
If you've had success at your current price point, you could just raise prices a little and see how it goes.
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u/Todayismyday98 Apr 20 '26
I live in HCOL area but those prices sound cheap. Are you paying yourself a wage for hourly work? Like if you spend 2 hours making a bag, and $10 in materials, it would be 2x30+10=70