TIL my pricing was way off after a $35 sale taught me a lesson

I sell handmade keychains on the side and kept seeing other sellers use phrases like "one of a kind" for basic beadwork that clearly used the same 3 color combos. Last week a customer told me mine were worth more because I actually write down where each bead comes from and name the color mix. Anybody else figure out that being real about your process helps more than just hyping it up?

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the_olivia14d ago

Oh man, I totally feel this. I used to make custom painted skateboard decks and I'd just say "premium artwork" without explaining anything. One day a buyer asked why I used certain paint brands and I actually showed them my process photos. They ended up paying double what I was asking because they could see the layers and prep work. Now I always share little details like how I seal the grip tape or why I pick specific wood types. It seriously changed my whole pricing game being open about the small stuff nobody else talks about.

michael_bennett1114d ago

Man, that customer feedback must have felt really validating. It's wild how much people appreciate the little details you put into your work (like tracking bead origins) when everyone else is just trying to sound fancy. I've had similar moments where a buyer pointed out something I thought was no big deal, and it completely changed how I saw my own stuff. Good on you for staying genuine with your process, that kind of honesty really sticks with people.