Guest guest Posted November 4, 2000 Report Share Posted November 4, 2000 Bill, We charge $4.00 per 4.5 ounce bar or 3 bars for $10.00. Our bars are either a combination of olive oil, vegetable shortening, canola and coconut oils with goat's milk, or they are all olive oil with goat's milk. We don't rebatch, but use essential oils, herb and flower additives, and scrubbies like flax seed and oatmeal in the initial processing. Recently we have been experimenting with oxide colorants and fragrance oils. This price appears to be average, or slightly less than the prices that I have observed in my area of New England. No one balks at our prices and more often than not we sell groups of three. Hope this helps, Laurie Two Hearts Essentials Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 25, 2007 Report Share Posted June 25, 2007 My hubby thinks I should make it my personal mission to sell soap to her. Oh man, I just dont feel like she is my target market anyway and it just seem exhausting to win her over every year. I tell him people that have taht attitude are not my target market. Another lady and her grandaughter also frequent my booth. Last year I gave away the travel/sample sizes. They would come for a sample or two every single week. I really didnt mind because they were very nice. And the grandaughter is a cute young lady. They seem to have that special relationship with each other that I envy (personal issues). And I like them. So anyway they came on saturday and saw that I was charging .50 for my samples now and she said " Good for you! You work hard and you have very nice products! " And she bought 6 samples. Said that next time she will come for the bigger bars but they didnt have much money that week. Next time I see them I might even let the grandaughter pick out something for free! I dont think vinegar lady (Ill call her that) will get far with her bad attitude if she is looking for a deal! I wonder what she complains about to the people selling soap downtown for $3. LOL Shaye Soap prices Hi Shaye , I have a friend who is a lot like the ladie you told about that complain complain complain and then bought your things ... She likes your things but she wants you to drop your prices for her ... Stick to your guns or sell her 4 bars for a reduced price a package deal ... Kim Fuoco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 25, 2007 Report Share Posted June 25, 2007 > Another lady and her grandaughter also frequent my booth. It's people like her who really make it all worth your time! She knows you make a good product & is willing to pay for samples, good for her & you! Dh will never understand. That's why I'm kind-of glad mine has no clue about my biz. I'd hate for him to be telling me what he thinks. LOL! Colleen http://www.countrymeadowcreations.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 25, 2007 Report Share Posted June 25, 2007 Oh, Shaye, Please don't start the " give something for free " then they'll except it all the time. And it's super bad if someone else sees or hears you doing it. They will all want something for free. If they purchase something, then give them a free sample. Marisol in Brooklyn Shaye <shaye@...> wrote: My hubby thinks I should make it my personal mission to sell soap to her. Oh man, I just dont feel like she is my target market anyway and it just seem exhausting to win her over every year. I tell him people that have taht attitude are not my target market. Another lady and her grandaughter also frequent my booth. Last year I gave away the travel/sample sizes. They would come for a sample or two every single week. I really didnt mind because they were very nice. And the grandaughter is a cute young lady. They seem to have that special relationship with each other that I envy (personal issues). And I like them. So anyway they came on saturday and saw that I was charging .50 for my samples now and she said " Good for you! You work hard and you have very nice products! " And she bought 6 samples. Said that next time she will come for the bigger bars but they didnt have much money that week. Next time I see them I might even let the grandaughter pick out something for free! I dont think vinegar lady (Ill call her that) will get far with her bad attitude if she is looking for a deal! I wonder what she complains about to the people selling soap downtown for $3. LOL Shaye Soap prices Hi Shaye , I have a friend who is a lot like the ladie you told about that complain complain complain and then bought your things ... She likes your things but she wants you to drop your prices for her ... Stick to your guns or sell her 4 bars for a reduced price a package deal ... Kim Fuoco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 25, 2007 Report Share Posted June 25, 2007 Good for you Shaye! She probadly lives on a fixed income and really can't spend much, but really loves your soap.Sometimes my daughter and I go to Farmer's Market and just enjoy looking and conversation.I can't always aford things either.It would be nice if everyone that comes past could buy a bar but it's also nice to just chat, I guess I'll never get rich, huh! Shaye <shaye@...> wrote: My hubby thinks I should make it my personal mission to sell soap to her. Oh man, I just dont feel like she is my target market anyway and it just seem exhausting to win her over every year. I tell him people that have taht attitude are not my target market. Another lady and her grandaughter also frequent my booth. Last year I gave away the travel/sample sizes. They would come for a sample or two every single week. I really didnt mind because they were very nice. And the grandaughter is a cute young lady. They seem to have that special relationship with each other that I envy (personal issues). And I like them. So anyway they came on saturday and saw that I was charging .50 for my samples now and she said " Good for you! You work hard and you have very nice products! " And she bought 6 samples. Said that next time she will come for the bigger bars but they didnt have much money that week. Next time I see them I might even let the grandaughter pick out something for free! I dont think vinegar lady (Ill call her that) will get far with her bad attitude if she is looking for a deal! I wonder what she complains about to the people selling soap downtown for $3. LOL Shaye Soap prices Hi Shaye , I have a friend who is a lot like the ladie you told about that complain complain complain and then bought your things ... She likes your things but she wants you to drop your prices for her ... Stick to your guns or sell her 4 bars for a reduced price a package deal ... Kim Fuoco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 26, 2007 Report Share Posted June 26, 2007 I was thinking on it more of the point that to let her know that I appreciate her kindness. I donno, I guess it may be an emotional decision because to watch her and her grandaughter.. something about it strikes me as special. I dont think she would take advantage and always expect free stuf. And If I give her something I of course would explain why to her. If anyone else happens to hear what I had done I dont think they would automatically expect the same. But maybe I will " appear " like a nice person to who ever witnesses that. Do you know what I mean? I often think that for every show I do, I'd like to look for an opportunity to sort of do something nice for someone. But the situation has to be just right. This is just something I had thought about for a long time but I keep forgetting to do it untill the person has already left... I have had similar opportunities to do something nice for someone out of the ordinary before and not done it and I always regret not doing it. Shaye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 26, 2007 Report Share Posted June 26, 2007 Shaye, Go for it. That one little kindness will do more for you than selling one more bar of soap. Been there, done that. Jeanine Jeanine's Hummingbird Soap Works _____ From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Shaye Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2007 8:35 AM Subject: RE: Soap prices I was thinking on it more of the point that to let her know that I appreciate her kindness. I donno, I guess it may be an emotional decision because to watch her and her grandaughter.-. something about it strikes me as special. I dont think she would take advantage and always expect free stuf. And If I give her something I of course would explain why to her. If anyone else happens to hear what I had done I dont think they would automatically expect the same. But maybe I will " appear " like a nice person to who ever witnesses that. Do you know what I mean? I often think that for every show I do, I'd like to look for an opportunity to sort of do something nice for someone. But the situation has to be just right. This is just something I had thought about for a long time but I keep forgetting to do it untill the person has already left... I have had similar opportunities to do something nice for someone out of the ordinary before and not done it and I always regret not doing it. Shaye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 26, 2007 Report Share Posted June 26, 2007 > > I was thinking on it more of the point that to let her know that I > appreciate her kindness. I think if it feels right you should do it. You are one of the kindest people I know & your heart is in the right place. Of course there will be someone who says, " how come you didn't give me something for free, " but you can just nicely say that the lady is a regular customer & it's one of the perks of being a loyal customer. Last year a lady bought a bunch of guest soaps from me at the one craft show I do each year. She thought the little basket I had them in was for sale too & was embarassed when I said it was just the display. She felt silly, but I insisted she take the basket with her purchase. She bought a lot & it was a small basket that I have plenty more of. She acted like I'd just given her a million bucks! Colleen http://www.countrymeadowcreations.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 26, 2007 Report Share Posted June 26, 2007 Shaye, follow your heart! You rock! Marisol in Brooklyn Shaye <shaye@...> wrote: I was thinking on it more of the point that to let her know that I appreciate her kindness. I donno, I guess it may be an emotional decision because to watch her and her grandaughter.. something about it strikes me as special. I dont think she would take advantage and always expect free stuf. And If I give her something I of course would explain why to her. If anyone else happens to hear what I had done I dont think they would automatically expect the same. But maybe I will " appear " like a nice person to who ever witnesses that. Do you know what I mean? I often think that for every show I do, I'd like to look for an opportunity to sort of do something nice for someone. But the situation has to be just right. This is just something I had thought about for a long time but I keep forgetting to do it untill the person has already left... I have had similar opportunities to do something nice for someone out of the ordinary before and not done it and I always regret not doing it. Shaye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 26, 2007 Report Share Posted June 26, 2007 Amen! Jeanine Van Voorhees <jlv40@...> wrote: Shaye, Go for it. That one little kindness will do more for you than selling one more bar of soap. Been there, done that. Jeanine Jeanine's Hummingbird Soap Works _____ From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Shaye Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2007 8:35 AM Subject: RE: Soap prices I was thinking on it more of the point that to let her know that I appreciate her kindness. I donno, I guess it may be an emotional decision because to watch her and her grandaughter.-. something about it strikes me as special. I dont think she would take advantage and always expect free stuf. And If I give her something I of course would explain why to her. If anyone else happens to hear what I had done I dont think they would automatically expect the same. But maybe I will " appear " like a nice person to who ever witnesses that. Do you know what I mean? I often think that for every show I do, I'd like to look for an opportunity to sort of do something nice for someone. But the situation has to be just right. This is just something I had thought about for a long time but I keep forgetting to do it untill the person has already left... I have had similar opportunities to do something nice for someone out of the ordinary before and not done it and I always regret not doing it. Shaye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 26, 2007 Report Share Posted June 26, 2007 I dont know about that but sometimes its the little things that say a lot. Shaye I think if it feels right you should do it. You are one of the kindest people I know & your heart is in the right place. Recent Activity * 3 New </members;_ylc=X3oDMTJmZTZkYm1nBF 9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzIyMjY2NDEEZ3Jwc3BJZAMxNzA1MTYyNDA0BHNlYwN2dGwEc2xrA3 ZtYnJzBHN0aW1lAzExODI4NjM4NzA-> Members Visit <;_ylc=X3oDMTJlMjFxbG8yBF9TAzk3Mz U5NzE0BGdycElkAzIyMjY2NDEEZ3Jwc3BJZAMxNzA1MTYyNDA0BHNlYwN2dGwEc2xrA3ZnaHAEc3 RpbWUDMTE4Mjg2Mzg3MA--> Your Group Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 26, 2007 Report Share Posted June 26, 2007 I think that's great, Shaye! Last year at the Grape Festival I had a little girl (about 8 or 9?) come into my booth constantly all day. She'd walk around and smell everything and just acted like she was really enjoying it. Later at the end of the day she brought her family in and they all went about buying things for themselves while she just looked on. She had seemed especially fascinated with the lip balm so after they paid for their stuff, I asked her to please pick out a lip balm on me and thanked her for bringing in business. :-) She was so excited, you'd think I had given her 100 bucks! She was so cute. I understand exactly what you mean and think you should go with your gut (or heart). ;-) Katy Shaye wrote: > I was thinking on it more of the point that to let her know that I > appreciate her kindness. I donno, I guess it may be an emotional decision > because to watch her and her grandaughter.. something about it strikes me as > special. I dont think she would take advantage and always expect free stuf. > And If I give her something I of course would explain why to her. If anyone > else happens to hear what I had done I dont think they would automatically > expect the same. But maybe I will " appear " like a nice person to who ever > witnesses that. Do you know what I mean? I often think that for every > show I do, I'd like to look for an opportunity to sort of do something nice > for someone. But the situation has to be just right. This is just > something I had thought about for a long time but I keep forgetting to do it > untill the person has already left... I have had similar opportunities to > do something nice for someone out of the ordinary before and not done it and > I always regret not doing it. > > Shaye > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 26, 2007 Report Share Posted June 26, 2007 In a message dated 6/26/2007 8:45:33 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, jlv40@... writes: Go for it. That one little kindness will do more for you than selling one more bar of soap. Been there, done that. Yes! I wholeheartedly agree. Beth _www.soapandgarden.com_ (http://www.soapandgarden.com/) www.saponifier.com ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 27, 2007 Report Share Posted June 27, 2007 I have to agree with Jeanine!! Gabby > > Shaye, > > > > Go for it. That one little kindness will do more for you than selling one > more bar of soap. Been there, done that. > > > > Jeanine > > > > > > Jeanine's Hummingbird Soap Works > > > > _____ > > From: [mailto: ] > On Behalf Of Shaye > Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2007 8:35 AM > > Subject: RE: Soap prices > > > > I was thinking on it more of the point that to let her know that I > appreciate her kindness. I donno, I guess it may be an emotional decision > because to watch her and her grandaughter.-. something about it strikes me > as > special. I dont think she would take advantage and always expect free stuf. > And If I give her something I of course would explain why to her. If anyone > else happens to hear what I had done I dont think they would automatically > expect the same. But maybe I will " appear " like a nice person to who ever > witnesses that. Do you know what I mean? I often think that for every > show I do, I'd like to look for an opportunity to sort of do something nice > for someone. But the situation has to be just right. This is just > something I had thought about for a long time but I keep forgetting to do it > untill the person has already left... I have had similar opportunities to > do something nice for someone out of the ordinary before and not done it and > I always regret not doing it. > > Shaye > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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