Post #407621 by bananabobs on Fri, Sep 12, 2008 9:38 PM

On 2008-09-12 16:14, Paipo wrote:
My pebbles are free - they don't come any cheaper than that! As for the workmanship - as I've previously stated, I make less per hour on my tiki pieces than my regular gig, so these items represent very good value for money. They are a labour of love, but I still need a return on my time as I make my living by making.

I dabbled with doing much cheaper carvings ($75-100) but they still require photographing, listing, emailing, paypal, packing and posting - it just doesn't work out being worth my while in the end.

As for the economy, I can guarantee it's worse here, but I haven't noticed any great downturn in sales from the US. If people can still afford to drop $600+ on a mass-produced restaurant menu things can't be that bad. Many of my regular customers are still buying and some newer folks are now becoming regular customers. Also, the market is global - I have sent carvings to TC folk in France and Germany recently....

Gently son, gently...it was what we call, "A Joke" I didn't think you paid for your pebbles. I had to pay for Pebbles once, and she was worth every penny...(Badaboom) Thanks folks, I'm here all week and be sure to tip the waitress.
No seriously folks, these pebbles are worth every dime, or make that every Franklin! Ha HA I kill me, (See? humor, bad humor, but humor)
I was not discounting your work at all, it is worth it, and the econ is pretty scary for us that could never buy a $600 menu when it was good.
Someday, when my ship comes in, if it doesn't sink at the dock, I too shall be a regular customer.