10/01/2026
💛 What goes into the price of a handmade item?
I wanted to share a little about how selling in a consignment booth works. The price a customer pays isn’t the amount the maker gets to keep.
For my booth, I pay:
• Monthly booth rent, whether I sell anything or not. My booth is small; vendors with larger spaces often pay considerably more.
• A 15% commission to the store on every sale.
• Credit card processing fees when customers pay by card.
• A fee for the system that tracks and totals our monthly sales.
In addition to those expenses, there’s the cost of supplies and the time spent designing and making each item.
I know everyone is watching their budget, and I understand that. I hope this helps explain the costs behind booth prices. As makers, we need to cover our expenses and earn something for our work so we can keep creating.
Thank you for shopping my booth, sharing my posts, and supporting my small business. Your support means so much! 💛
