rangerman391 Posted June 15, 2004 Report Share Posted June 15, 2004 I have been pouring for about 6 months. I have had great sucess because of this site. But with that sucess I have many friends using my baits. I want to discourge the freeloaders. What is a fair price to charge the freeloaders . I believe that it cost me about 6 cents per bait. Thanks for any advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delw Posted June 15, 2004 Report Share Posted June 15, 2004 Charge them 3/4 the price you would normally sell the bags for. I charge all my friends maybe thats why I only have 1 friend LOL Delw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richoc Posted June 15, 2004 Report Share Posted June 15, 2004 Cover your costs, if they like them they will buy them. Free loaders will wipe out the world one day. Sharing and try this are one thing. But can I get some of those ? Sure $.25 each. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tubeman Posted June 15, 2004 Report Share Posted June 15, 2004 Hold firm on those freebees Rangerman !. Its easy to have so called friends eat up your profits ...a bit harsh yes, but you are changing from fishing buddy to businessman ( I think ). They will respect you and buy baits, if not, so what ( harsh again, but that's me ) Would they go to a store and ask for free fishing lures ...I doubt it. Save those baits to donate to BASS club tourneys or similar events and you wont believe the business they will send your way. You will never get away from giving out free stuff, advertising is a cost of doing business and you should do alot if you want to grow your hobby. I'm not saying you should shun your friends, but they should understand your in business. Heres a thought ....Why is it all the small business guys like us get wacked for freebees when we have the least amount of cash ? and Walmarts are pocketing millions and giving out peanuts ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tm Customs Posted June 15, 2004 Report Share Posted June 15, 2004 What I do is if I go fishing with a friend and he drives and pays for gas its all the worms you can use, but if he wants some for a trip or something I give him a good price, it may seem your wasting money and time but most people have friends that fish too. I have got lots of bussniess by giving out samples and friends word of mouth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siebler_custom_baits Posted June 15, 2004 Report Share Posted June 15, 2004 same here. they pay for everything and i will supply baits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tubeman Posted June 16, 2004 Report Share Posted June 16, 2004 That's fair, not what I would consider freeloading. Also forgot to mention to treat your paying customers right and give them more than what they expected. I always try to add in some free baits, t shirts or hats for good customers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tm Customs Posted June 16, 2004 Report Share Posted June 16, 2004 Yep give em a few extra and always give out a few samples too make them feel special. PS Tube man I like your tubes I make everything expect tubes and could use a few 3.5''and bigger any chance of buying a mixed sample pack? I would like to try some of your baits. Or we can make a trade its up to you just PM me with some details Thanks, Tm Nice Tubes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsworms Posted June 16, 2004 Report Share Posted June 16, 2004 Trading always works for me. I can't remember the last time I paid for hooks, weights, line, etc. If you give your baits away, good friends are always willing to supply those things. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tm Customs Posted June 16, 2004 Report Share Posted June 16, 2004 moving eyes and a great swimming tail just under 4'' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish_N_Fool Posted June 16, 2004 Report Share Posted June 16, 2004 LOL Man is that thing UGLY! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tm Customs Posted June 16, 2004 Report Share Posted June 16, 2004 LOL Man is that thing UGLY! Sorry for offending you fish n fool im sure its not as good as one of your plastic LOGS. I fish for fish not beavers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KickerWormz Posted June 16, 2004 Report Share Posted June 16, 2004 I usually charge my freeloading buddies 3 bucks a bag (10 qty) for worms...4 bucks for tubes...and 1.60 a piece for jigs...and if i have a little left over in my pan then i'll throw in a few more worms...keeps your freeloading buddies coming back for more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangerman391 Posted June 17, 2004 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2004 Thanks guys for the help. Your help makes this site great. Wish other sites would follow the help of this site. Thanks again Rangerman391 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tm Customs Posted June 18, 2004 Report Share Posted June 18, 2004 So rangerman how much are you going to charge your friends? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
