How much for your Wand?

[Gary Slater]

I know there is the usual charge of 2-3 x your cost of material when setting a price for our turnings, but what about Harry Potter type wands? I have seen some on line for over $100! These are for kids. Even the cost of "exotics" like purple heart or pink ivory isn't that much for a 3/4 x 12 inch wand. Is $15 enough? Is $30 too much? How much have you been able to get for your wands?

 

[Wipedout]

I know there is the usual charge of 2-3 x your cost of material when setting a price for our turnings, but what about Harry Potter type wands? I have seen some on line for over $100! These are for kids. Even the cost of "exotics" like purple heart or pink ivory isn't that much for a 3/4 x 12 inch wand. Is $15 enough? Is $30 too much? How much have you been able to get for your wands?

I haven't done any wands but I never use the formula for a turning of 2-3x the materials - for example my wine stoppers- the cork ones - total cost of materials for say a cocobolo one is about $1.50 - time to turn it if Im in production mode - lets say 5 minutes at the top - they usually sell for $15 each (these are the cork ones) if I used the formula I would sell them for $3 to $4.50 - not worth it imho. So if I would say on a wand - without seeing them - $30 isnt too much - it really is what will the market bear and how nice your wands are compared to others. It is also my expereince that the type of wood has no reference to a buyer in an item like this. It's all - does it look the way they like. So don't expect them to pay more for a purpleheart or pink ivory than they would for maple for the most part.

So price to your market is my suggestion

 

[Odie]

I've only done one Harry Potter magic wand, and it was for someone at work. He requested it, and it was intended as a gift for his son.

Although he expected to pay for my services, I declined payment. I have no intention of making any more wands, so my satisfaction was knowing I contributed to the dreams of some young man.

It was made from a piece of scrap wood I had on hand, so there was no investment, other than about a half hour of my time. If I were to do it for profit, I'd think about $20, plus cost of materials ought to cover it.

Now, in the unlikely event that I had buyers for a thousand magic wands, I think I could make them for only a few bucks apiece......plus materials cost! 😀

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[Jerry Hall]

My Eccentric Ones

With a 1/2" by 2" deep box (cap removes) to store magic dust sell for $45-55
HERE are some pictures of one about 15" long. But they are a labor of love. i won't get rich! Over an hour to make one depending on how many eccentric elements there are.

 

[Odie]

With a 1/2" by 2" deep box (cap removes) to store magic dust sell for $45-55
HERE are some pictures of one about 15" long. But they are a labor of love. i won't get rich! Over an hour to make one depending on how many eccentric elements there are.

That is a fabulous looking wand, Jerry.........

Out of curiosity, I ran a search for "magic wand" on ebay. I came up with the following person, who specializes in making magic wands. This really did surprise me, because I'd have bet there was no market for such a thing......guess I was wrong, as I see a bid on one of his wands right now!

Prices seem to all be around $20 +/-

click on link to see the wands:

http://stores.shop.ebay.com/Rare-Ea...745QQ_sidZ35322823QQ_trksidZp4634Q2ec0Q2em322

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[Barbara Gill]

Odie, there are even adults who buy the wands. Personally I wouldn't even consider buying one unless it really worked.🙄

 

[Jerry Hall]

I guarantee mine to work,

sell mostly for adults as you say; offer money-back guarantee, no refunds yet. Every person has magic powers, if they quietly pay attention. The wand is the catalyst. So I say, and believe. Gave one to each of my 10 grand nieces and nephews. One niece idly sat on hers, busting it like a twig. Much sadness until my brother glued it back up, then the magic returned.