just my 'two pennys worth' you are obviously very talented in designing and you want to push this to be able to bring in some extra cash, and quite rightly so.
I've used your services and the end result (as I explained in the messages I sent to you) was better than I thought - and this isn't meant to be offensive (Martin knows this already). What I mean by 'better than I thought' was that I too do a lot of designing (as JohnG said, you can't seriously compete in this game if you don't) but I was in a position that I needed a specific template that I knew a few people wanted. I saved time asked you to do it Martin and my customers were happy when I sold them the mugs .............. I wasn't out of pocket as I got the cash back that I paid for the design when selling the mugs.
I have taken a look at your other templates and they are all very good, but - will I sell any? This is the question that stops me from investing into something that I can't guarantee that I will sell to get my money back to be able to invest into other things.
I bought the 'super DVD' from Paul when I first started off and I have sold quite a few of the designs making back (easily) the cash I spent on the templates (strangely it was very simple designs that sold - something that I wouldn't have designed myself but I added them to my portfolio as they were ready to go).
Martin, it's catch 22 for you I am afraid. I design and if the templates were a little cheaper then I would probably purchase them to 'save my time' - but you also don't want to undersell yourself and your abilites by offering them too cheap (plus too cheap and everyone will have them and they won't be unique!).
Just my two pennys worth
AdamB;31500 wrote:Hi Martin,
just my 'two pennys worth' you are obviously very talented in designing and you want to push this to be able to bring in some extra cash, and quite rightly so.
I've used your services and the end result (as I explained in the messages I sent to you) was better than I thought - and this isn't meant to be offensive (Martin knows this already). What I mean by 'better than I thought' was that I too do a lot of designing (as JohnG said, you can't seriously compete in this game if you don't) but I was in a position that I needed a specific template that I knew a few people wanted. I saved time asked you to do it Martin and my customers were happy when I sold them the mugs .............. I wasn't out of pocket as I got the cash back that I paid for the design when selling the mugs.
I have taken a look at your other templates and they are all very good, but - will I sell any? This is the question that stops me from investing into something that I can't guarantee that I will sell to get my money back to be able to invest into other things.
I bought the 'super DVD' from Paul when I first started off and I have sold quite a few of the designs making back (easily) the cash I spent on the templates (strangely it was very simple designs that sold - something that I wouldn't have designed myself but I added them to my portfolio as they were ready to go).
Martin, it's catch 22 for you I am afraid. I design and if the templates were a little cheaper then I would probably purchase them to 'save my time' - but you also don't want to undersell yourself and your abilites by offering them too cheap (plus too cheap and everyone will have them and they won't be unique!).
Just my two pennys worth
Hi Adam, hope your ok mate
Appreciate the love!
As you say it was just a way to earn extra ££££££s as sub mug printing alone is so crowded. Interesting that simplicity seems to sell.
just my 'two pennys worth' you are obviously very talented in designing and you want to push this to be able to bring in some extra cash, and quite rightly so.
I've used your services and the end result (as I explained in the messages I sent to you) was better than I thought - and this isn't meant to be offensive (Martin knows this already). What I mean by 'better than I thought' was that I too do a lot of designing (as JohnG said, you can't seriously compete in this game if you don't) but I was in a position that I needed a specific template that I knew a few people wanted. I saved time asked you to do it Martin and my customers were happy when I sold them the mugs .............. I wasn't out of pocket as I got the cash back that I paid for the design when selling the mugs.
I have taken a look at your other templates and they are all very good, but - will I sell any? This is the question that stops me from investing into something that I can't guarantee that I will sell to get my money back to be able to invest into other things.
I bought the 'super DVD' from Paul when I first started off and I have sold quite a few of the designs making back (easily) the cash I spent on the templates (strangely it was very simple designs that sold - something that I wouldn't have designed myself but I added them to my portfolio as they were ready to go).
Martin, it's catch 22 for you I am afraid. I design and if the templates were a little cheaper then I would probably purchase them to 'save my time' - but you also don't want to undersell yourself and your abilites by offering them too cheap (plus too cheap and everyone will have them and they won't be unique!).
Just my two pennys worth
AdamB;31500 wrote:Hi Martin,
just my 'two pennys worth' you are obviously very talented in designing and you want to push this to be able to bring in some extra cash, and quite rightly so.
I've used your services and the end result (as I explained in the messages I sent to you) was better than I thought - and this isn't meant to be offensive (Martin knows this already). What I mean by 'better than I thought' was that I too do a lot of designing (as JohnG said, you can't seriously compete in this game if you don't) but I was in a position that I needed a specific template that I knew a few people wanted. I saved time asked you to do it Martin and my customers were happy when I sold them the mugs .............. I wasn't out of pocket as I got the cash back that I paid for the design when selling the mugs.
I have taken a look at your other templates and they are all very good, but - will I sell any? This is the question that stops me from investing into something that I can't guarantee that I will sell to get my money back to be able to invest into other things.
I bought the 'super DVD' from Paul when I first started off and I have sold quite a few of the designs making back (easily) the cash I spent on the templates (strangely it was very simple designs that sold - something that I wouldn't have designed myself but I added them to my portfolio as they were ready to go).
Martin, it's catch 22 for you I am afraid. I design and if the templates were a little cheaper then I would probably purchase them to 'save my time' - but you also don't want to undersell yourself and your abilites by offering them too cheap (plus too cheap and everyone will have them and they won't be unique!).
Just my two pennys worth
Hi Adam, hope your ok mate
Appreciate the love!
As you say it was just a way to earn extra ££££££s as sub mug printing alone is so crowded. Interesting that simplicity seems to sell.
As you say it was just a way to earn extra ££££££s as sub mug printing alone is so crowded so wanted to look at other channels. Interesting that simplicity seems to sell.
Paul - Thanks for your threepence. I haven't yet promoted the mug with templates option but think I will give it a try.
Difficult one this Martin. I really like your frames and I'm a great believer in this type of thing. That doesn't mean my customers buy them though! Several occasions recently I've offered really nice frames/backgrounds and the customer has gone for plain photos stuck front and back for the same cost.
I think the simplistic approach could have some legs, as I've mentioned before, it would be good to have 3 frames for every occasion, a traditional, modern and maybe a quirky design so that we an offer a small selection. I think the more you have to offer the customer the more confused they get so offer a smaller choice of quality frame.
Price would be a bit of a turn-off for me personally. i would have to think long and hard, how many times would I be able to re-use the purchased frame and how long before I get a return.
All said, I think you should persevere and there could be natural progression into other areas. I have a couple of really nice frames here that I adapted so that I can offer a matching mug and coaster set for example.
Nice templates - like the polaroid frames, just not sure how often would need that many photos on a mug. The "this way up" one - should it be risk of scalding, rather than risk of scolding?
Martinx;31533 wrote:I'm currently looking into designs for specific occasions.....
Sorry to resurrect an old thread but it seemed silly to start a new one here! Did you ever look at different templates for occasions Martin?
We've spoken a little recently about having templates for different items, mousemats etc. Is this something you might look at doing or do you not feel it worthwhile? I hope sales of these have increased since the thread was last updated.
