ironplanet uk900 Posted October 22, 2009 Report Share Posted October 22, 2009 Did a zip in a very expensive looking hand made Hunting boot today. Nothing special you might say. But this one was a right bitch, very very thick leather and very hard, especially around the base of the boot. Broke about 3/4 needles and took me most of the day, on and off. I was pleased with the outcome, but wondering how much I should really charge. I don't think many would have bothered doing it to be honest. Whats your thoughts............ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironplanet uk900 Posted October 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2009 I normally charge £1.50 too, but this has to be worth a lot more in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x minit uk Posted October 22, 2009 Report Share Posted October 22, 2009 I charge £2 per inch for any zip, including hunting boots. This usually ends up at £32 on a boot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toofatbyfar Posted October 22, 2009 Report Share Posted October 22, 2009 £50.00 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted October 22, 2009 Report Share Posted October 22, 2009 I can't believe you've done the work with out quoting the customer in the first place. I've never charged by the inch, but considered how long I think the job will take & how much I think the customer would pay. In this case you would have realised it was going to be a bitch of a job & should have quoted accordingly I agree with toofat on this one at least £50.00. Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hibsjo(SCO) Posted October 22, 2009 Report Share Posted October 22, 2009 ive just stitched a 16" zip into a purse 40 quid, lady didnt bat an eyelid, purse cost £150 new. its back to telling the customer what its going to cost(before you start the job UK ) and leave them to decide if they are going to pay it. to do a job and find it proves more difiicult than you thought is a life long learning curve you just have to bite the bullet. carry on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironplanet uk900 Posted October 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 I take the points.... But this customer is a regular, we all have them, the type that doesn't need a ticket and can never tell you when they can collect and hasn't got time to talk because they are on yellow lines I always take payment up front on zips... unless i know and trust the customer will collect. I have put through soles on these boots before, and the guy told me he had them hand made at a cost of £1000 So the issue isn't the fact I should have quoted in the first place in this instance, because I know the customer quite well and I know the cost won't be a problem, I just wondered what you guys would charge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hibsjo(SCO) Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 Min £2.50 per inch with a rising cost determined by degree of difficulty... carry on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kobblers Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 £2.99 per inch and a tenner on top for the needles and the time messing aroung changing 'em! Rick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St.Am92 Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 We all get jobs that turn out to be a nightmare to do,bite the bullet on this one uk, charge her what you'd normally would but let her know what a pig of a job it was and if it was anyone else they'd be triple the price. Or just charge her £50 like the others are saying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh-Candoit (ENG) Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 £60. I was looking at new ones at a Country Fair last month, priced from £800 upwards and was mentally pricing individual jobs. I wonder how many would have turned down the job if they knew of the £1000 price tag!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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