MarshCustomLures Posted January 7, 2015 Report Share Posted January 7, 2015 Just wanted to get an idea of how you guys price repainted new lures. I repainted some new Kickin Sticks and have some people asking to buy them. Just not sure how much to ask. I posted some pictures of the lures in the gallery, but am unsure if I should also put them here. Let me know what you think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venutian_Lures Posted January 7, 2015 Report Share Posted January 7, 2015 Usually I end up charging more for repainted store bought lures. Mostly because the store bought lure costs more than a blank, and because there is slightly more work involved with repainting already painted and finished lures. Pricing is always subject to the one selling it though, so naturally you can price them however you want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barr5150 Posted January 7, 2015 Report Share Posted January 7, 2015 I feel whatever you charge isn't enough. You have to figure what you want to make an hour, divide that by the time spent, add in shipping/paypal costs and material. Broke out I'd need to get $20 for anything I paint which isn't realistic. From what I see repainting brings about $10, if your good. At that point, to me, your almost just doing someone a favor. I'm guessing guys that do it as an actual job probably go for volume. Guys that are repainting a few here or there aren't even breaking even. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bois d'Arc Posted January 7, 2015 Report Share Posted January 7, 2015 For me its a hobby and if I can make a few bucks to offset the cost I'm OK. Once had a guy chew my ear about selling repainted lures too cheap ($7 - $9)......again, if I can make a few bucks to offset the cost I'm OK. I enjoy painting, its relaxing, and trying to match a factory pattern, come up with a good pattern of my own, or match the foragefish in my area lakes is a good challenge......so money isn't everything....but it helps pay for everything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodieb8 Posted January 7, 2015 Report Share Posted January 7, 2015 hi there musta bin a wack of kickin stiks. we squirted a few doz. . normal paint jobs here are approx. 5 bucks.. were set up for production ,makes things easier when its a dedicated shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeeter Posted January 8, 2015 Report Share Posted January 8, 2015 If you didn't have a lot of prep time and the durability is good, then $10-$15 is fair. Skeeter 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venutian_Lures Posted January 8, 2015 Report Share Posted January 8, 2015 I feel whatever you charge isn't enough. You have to figure what you want to make an hour, divide that by the time spent, add in shipping/paypal costs and material. Broke out I'd need to get $20 for anything I paint which isn't realistic. From what I see repainting brings about $10, if your good. At that point, to me, your almost just doing someone a favor. I'm guessing guys that do it as an actual job probably go for volume. Guys that are repainting a few here or there aren't even breaking even. $20 unrealistic for a lure? I should show you a guy that gets $50 a pop for a painted RC blank, and he sells them year round at those prices You don't want to know his repainting fees! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barr5150 Posted January 8, 2015 Report Share Posted January 8, 2015 $20 unrealistic for a lure? I should show you a guy that gets $50 a pop for a painted RC blank, and he sells them year round at those prices You don't want to know his repainting fees! Wish I was that guy!! If I could get $50ea for cheap knockoff I'd stop building my own lures! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venutian_Lures Posted January 8, 2015 Report Share Posted January 8, 2015 Wish I was that guy!! If I could get $50ea for cheap knockoff I'd stop building my own lures! I wish I was him too! I don't know how he does it, but I wish I knew the secret! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted January 8, 2015 Report Share Posted January 8, 2015 I think too much time is required to make truly good paint jobs to ever have it be a money maker for a small guy, unless you're Hughsey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venutian_Lures Posted January 8, 2015 Report Share Posted January 8, 2015 I think too much time is required to make truly good paint jobs to ever have it be a money maker for a small guy, unless you're Hughsey. I've been in his shop and watched him paint, doesn't take as long as you'd think. That's all he does now is paint blanks for a living. Making the rest of us look bad LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CustomBaits4You Posted January 8, 2015 Report Share Posted January 8, 2015 Whats his company name? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venutian_Lures Posted January 8, 2015 Report Share Posted January 8, 2015 Whats his company name? Bubonic Customs, or I think he just calls it Bubonic now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougarftd Posted January 9, 2015 Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 Cost of the bait plus what you normally charge to paint...if bait is $6 and you normally charge $10 for a paint job then $16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CustomBaits4You Posted January 11, 2015 Report Share Posted January 11, 2015 I looked him up. Super cool craws... idk how I would begin to airbrush that. Ive seen him on eBay once or twice. Very cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarshCustomLures Posted January 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2015 I took a slightly better pic of the lures. The detail is a little more visible in this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CustomBaits4You Posted January 12, 2015 Report Share Posted January 12, 2015 Ok now let me ask a quick question. What about repainted used lures? They are dirt cheap at yard sales and such. I have been meaning to try some on eBay just to see where it goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bois d'Arc Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 I've sold some used lures on eBay with good results. Custom repaints of factory lures can fetch a fair price if the lure is one that people want, is in good condition and the finished product is good. Low end ($2-$4 BassPro) factory lures that have been custom repainted will sell, but not for as much as an old LuhrJensen HotLips repaint would. The pattern, clearcoat and lure model itself make a lot of difference in final value on eBay. At least thats how its worked for me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayburnGuy Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 I've sold some used lures on eBay with good results. Custom repaints of factory lures can fetch a fair price if the lure is one that people want, is in good condition and the finished product is good. Low end ($2-$4 BassPro) factory lures that have been custom repainted will sell, but not for as much as an old LuhrJensen HotLips repaint would. The pattern, clearcoat and lure model itself make a lot of difference in final value on eBay. At least thats how its worked for me. sssshhhhhhhhhhhhhhh It's best if not everybody knew about the Hot Lips. Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
