price for a flyer NYC
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- surfito
50 dollars for a flyer? who charges that in ny? this client told me that thats how much they pay for something there. (of course that aint true, but i wouldnt doubt it)
damn designers.
is like here, i got a price, and then im competing with this people that charge a third of what i charge, and they cant even design.
comon, people need price standars, im making a cd cover for 50 dollars just cause, its a cd cover and i felt like doing it cause liked the idea, but ive been working allready for 3 days in it.
- derek20050
shit. cd cover? 500
- rasko40
fuck that. leave it for the students.
- iDp0
LMAO @ 500
Try 1k - 1500 depending on exposure.
- contra0
Congratulations, you are now one of 'those people'.
- derek20050
yea, fuck that price point. tell them a higher price, or you wont do it. also explain your high level of work... and quality over a 50 dollar job...
- derek20050
for a cd cover that they had a $50 budget?
- derek20050
some people will charge a half a day studio rate for any small project...
50 an hour, 10 hours.. is 500
- davey_g0
I usually charge $250 to a club for a small flyer...and more $$ if it's larger or the client is a pain in the ass.
- davey_g0
I don't wip my ass for less than $50!
...do I hear 100? (walks out into neighborhood yelling)
Tell them how much a computer or software costs.
- Mimio0
If you can do it in a half hour though...I say do it. Let them handle getting it printed.
- monkeyshine0
you are officially one of those people...what are you thinking charging $50 for a CD cover?
I've always wondered who musicians are talking about when they say "I found a guy who will charge ...". Now I know...come here so I can slap you around.
- Meeklo0
It all depends on how big the club is.
$250 sounds like a lot for a bar, but almost nothing for one of those raves in LA with 10 sponsors and 15 major names artist in the lineup.50$ fo a cd is ridiculus..
but If its for a frinds band and will get you exposure, and its your fist job doing it, I will consider it. yes its potato chips, but you also are puting a foot on an industry, once you got going on it you will laugh of a price like that, but if its your first job.."You have to wash dishes before you become a chef.."
- Mimio0
I'm taling about a flyer. Not a CD jacket .
- rabattski0
sure. but only if i can make it as ugly as possible. well. that's what i say when someone offers me that.
- ********0
in my experience
flyer = $150-$1000
depending on the night/venue/sponsors
- Jesk3150
Create a process, make them sign an agreement, give them an estimate for design time and print costs. Give them a total. Estimate 5 days of work time for the project (including client contact) and see what they say. If you agree to $50 then you deserve it. If you give them a flat rate, don't complain about the time, that is your fault. Charge them an hourly rate and keep track of your time. Give them your time sheet. Educate them on your design process. Or... don't spend more then 2 hours on it. Looks like this time you are screwed my friend. Live and learn.
Your client doesn't need to know what you paid for software, hardware or your education. They just want you to do the job. So charge them for it.
Also, take into consideration that they are going to pay regular price for printing & duplication of the CD, why not pay full price for your time? No one will ever say no to a cheap price so you can't blame the client. Everyone loves a deal!
Goodluck!
- rabattski0
mimio, it can change from a mosquito to an elephant in a matter of a couple of posts. most people don't even read proper. me inluded once in a while. see also the waiting thread. goes from waiting for an ok to i always take down their website when they don't pay.
- derek20050
Jesk315... awesome points.
- rasko40
$50 for a 48page catalogue and website?!?!
man you a sucka!
- rabattski0
you should try my option. it's really fun when they say yes. seriously. create crap and get paid for it as well.