I meant the letters in the info you sent us like this: Additional Stitches >>> (C) >>> 1-12 pcs >>> 0 - 6,999 >>> $5.00 >>> 7K to 10K >>> $5.84 >>> Add $0.59 per K >>> (D) >>> 13-24 pcs >>> 0 - 6,999 >>> $3.85 >>> 7K to 10K >>> $4.62 >>> Add $0.47 per K >>> (D) >>> 25-60 pcs >>> 0 - 6,999 >>> $3.47 I don't get the (C), (D), etc. Sandra A&E Custom Embroidery 936.588.1015 800.291.6953 We make your life more colorful...and your business more visible! ----- Original Message ----- From: "Roland R. Irish III" <signman@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: <amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Friday, April 28, 2006 2:12 PM Subject: [amayausers] Re: "Retail" embroidery charges > If you are referring to something like (ABC) or (PQR), eve (2A2B3C).... > there is a 'price code' (ABCDEF, etc. or PQRSTU....etc.) > A/P = 50% > B/Q = 45% > C/R = 40% > etc. down the alphabet. > This is YOUR discount of the 'suggested' retail prices. > A lot of times you will see a great price (lets' say $.89 for ceramic > coffee mug, 1 color imprint) > Company making the deal splashes all over the flyer (LOWEST PRICES ON > THE MARKET) OUR PRICES CAN'T BE BEAT, yaddayadda yadda. > For the customer, its a great price-over half off usual pricing. BUT > for us salespeople, in the fine print...you'll see something like (D, > or E, I've even seen G pricing). So sure, the customer is getting the > greatest price ever, while we get stuck trying to make a profit off > 35% or even LESS, and spending 2 hours to get the artwork, the > approval, and then pay in advance to save COD charge...on a 144 piece > order, whoopee, you make $44.56....and spent half a day to do it. > So you have to watch these 'deals'....and don't forget the hidden > charges-setup, art, layout, etc. > Miss one and you blew your profit! Been there, done that! > > Roland > > Sunrise Graphics > 116 Main St > Claremont, NH 03743 > 603-543-1324 > fax 603-543-9902 > (fax machine is NOT turned on 24/7-only during normal business hours > Mon-Fri., 8 am -5 pm) > www.sunrisegraphics.org > signman@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx > > > On Apr 28, 2006, at 2:37 PM, Sandra Walker wrote: > >> Thank you Roland, for sharing with the group. I may be missing the >> obvious, >> but can you please explain what the capital letters in parenthesis >> mean? >> >> Appreciate it, >> Sandra Walker >> A&E Custom Embroidery >> 936.588.1015 800.291.6953 >> We make your life more colorful...and your business more visible! >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Roland R. Irish III" <signman@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> >> To: <amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> >> Sent: Tuesday, April 25, 2006 7:02 AM >> Subject: [amayausers] Re: "Retail" embroidery charges >> >> >>> There has been a thread (haha) in the amaya chat about suggested >>> pricing-just got this info in from Atlas Embroidery. They do have a >>> 'contract' wholesale price list but I haven't logged in to check it. >>> Thought this handy price list could be of use to many here that were >>> wondering what the 'going rate' might be. This could be printed out >>> and used for reference if needed. I am not 'schilling' for the >>> company...so I won't post their website....just passing along this >>> info! >>> Roland >>> >>> Sunrise Graphics >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> Qty >>> Stitches >>> Price >>> Stitches >>> Price >>> Additional Stitches >>> (C) >>> 1-12 pcs >>> 0 - 6,999 >>> $5.00 >>> 7K to 10K >>> $5.84 >>> Add $0.59 per K >>> (D) >>> 13-24 pcs >>> 0 - 6,999 >>> $3.85 >>> 7K to 10K >>> $4.62 >>> Add $0.47 per K >>> (D) >>> 25-60 pcs >>> 0 - 6,999 >>> $3.47 >>> ........ Over 7K ....... >>> Add $0.39 per K >>> (D) >>> 61-120 pcs >>> 0 - 6,999 >>> $3.31 >>> ........ Over 7K ....... >>> Add $0.36 per K >>> (D) >>> 121 - 249 pcs >>> 0 - 6,999 >>> $3.23 >>> ........ Over 7K ....... >>> Add $0.31 per K >>> (D) >>> 250 - 499 pcs >>> 0 - 6,999 >>> $3.08 >>> ........ Over 7K ....... >>> Add $0.30 per K >>> (D) >>> 500 - 749 pcs >>> 0 - 6,999 >>> $2.93 >>> ........ Over 7K ....... >>> Add $0.28 per K >>> (D) >>> 750 - 1200 pcs >>> 0 - 6,999 >>> $2.77 >>> ........ Over 7K ....... >>> Add $0.27 per K >>> (D) >>> 1201 - 2500 pcs >>> 0 - 6,999 >>> $2.62 >>> ........ Over 7K ....... >>> Add $0.25 per K >>> :: ALL STITCH COUNTS ROUNDED TO NEXT THOUSAND :: >>> Additional Charges >>> >>> Digitizing Minimum charge $50.00 (G) for a typical logo. Prices vary >>> based on stitch count and complexity. >>> >>> Tape Edits: $25.00 - when we have to change a current logo. >>> >>> Personalization: One line $6.00 (A); 2 lines $8.00 (A) >>> >>> All Dr. Names with specialization: $10.00 (A) >>> >>> Hat Backs: Minimum charge $3.30 (A) when doing the front (under 4,000 >>> stitches) >>> >>> Bags: Based on Difficulty. Min. Add. $1.00 (A) each >>> >>> Metallic Thread: Add $0.25 per piece >>> >>> 3D or Foam: Add $2.00 (A) per piece >>> >>> If you take advantage of our stock embroidery designs, and order more >>> than 12 pieces, there is no set up charge. We have 20,000 designs >>> ready to go - just add your personal touch! If under 12 pieces there >>> will be a $10.00 set up charge. >>> >>> >>> >> >> >> >> > > >