No idea what to charge

[TerryQ]

Hi there

I have never printed anything for a business, but have been approached to print some items - mugs, coasters, keyrings as promotional items for them to give away

They are just looking at batches of 50

I have no idea what pricing discounts over normal retail price, so, if anyone could advise, it would be appreciated.

So, for example, if a normal printed mug sells for £7.99 - what price would you quote to the business?

Thank you

Terry

[froggy]

Work out your costs, material costs, consumables cost, machine costs and fixed costs etc then add the margin which will cover these expenses AND add profit margin for your business.

[GoonerGary]

I would at look some of the online promotional companies for a guidance on prices. As soon as you hear the words 'giveaway', they kind of want it for next to nothing.

I print for artists so know what kind of price they are going to retail it for. I work out wholesale prices to allow everyone to profit, but with promo work it's fairly cut throat rock bottom margins.

[Andrew]

You might he able to get away with 2.99 plus vat per mug.

[TerryQ]

Thanks Froggy, Andrew & Gary... much appreciated
Terry