Thoughts and Opinions...

[TReeves]

So, the husband has been making rootbeer for several years. Just enough for us. This last batch he tried something different so, we gave part of it away to friends for criticism. Now they are wanting to buy it. The problem is in order for him to break even he's going to have to charge $2 for a bottle. In my opinion that's crazy! So, we're talking $12 for a 6 pack and that's not including a bottle "deposit" so, he can get his bottles back because they are rather pricey.
What are your thoughts and opinions.

 

[Beekissed]

I don't think that's an unreasonable price for a homemade product and many would expect to pay it...and more. One pays up to $1.50 for a bottle of the cheap, commercially made stuff at gas stations and such.

 

[Ridgerunner]

Option #1
It's not just his costs, it's time and effort, plus what happens if a batch goes bad? If you are willing to sell it for a price, determine what price you are satisfied with and charge it, whether that is $2 a bottle or $4. It's up to them to determine if it is worth it.

Option #2
Say no but occasionally gift them a bottle or two.

Option #3
Offer to teach them to make it, then have parties together comparing results.

 

[seedcorn]

IF break even is $2, why would you even consider $2? $3/bottle would be the least I'd go. Otherwise, make it for yourselves, parties, gifts, etc. If it is 1liter or less size, it must be real expensive ingredients--but worth it if you enjoy it.

 

[Smart Red]

Send samples and let us decide what to sell it for?

 

[seedcorn]

@Smart Red very smart idea. Why didn't I think of that????? Don't answer-already know

 

[Nyboy]

I think it depends what people in your area are used to spending. Where I am $3.00 would be fair price.

 

[seedcorn]

@Nyboy then I had better stay away from your area as I would be broke in 20 minutes.....

And Nyboy says One less idiot tourist to put up with.

 

[Nyboy]

@seedcorn if you are ever in NYC I would like to take you and your wife out to dinner.

 

[seedcorn]

@Nyboy I think Fort Wayne is large city (and avoid it unless I need something there) so you can imagine how excited I am about visiting New York City.....

Thanks for offer but I'll pass.