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I’ve been busy lately, thinking about what direction I want to take my business, what that will look like, and how I’m going to run with it. And I’ve set a date on my calendar to introduce a few changes. Please take note!
On Monday, October 24, I will be doing two things…
- I will be increasing prices, across the board, on all headbadges.
- I will begin offering a variety of reduced-price headbadges in pre-set “fixed” shapes (like the mustache!)
The new pricing structure will be as follows:
- Copper custom headbadge: $85
- Silver custom headbadge: $100
- Copper fixed headbadge: $60
- Silver fixed headbadge: $75
Why am I increasing my prices? Let’s face it, the economy is forcing my hand. The price of silver has been incredibly unstable lately, and I’ve been watching it shoot through the roof. It keeps breaking the $40/ounce mark, which is insane (it was only $18/ounce when I started making headbadges in 2008).
At the same time, I want to offer an increased selection of fixed headbadges (headbadges in pre-set shapes, such as a star), and I need to make it worth my time to do so. The price of the Bike Mustache will increase, but it will be joined by a whole new line-up of fun shapes! Each of these will be “punched” out and then finished by hand. The use of a custom die will enable me to cut out the shape quicker, thus enabling me to offer a reduced price. Of course, each of these headbadges will still be finished and formed by hand by me, and I will happily offer any patina or texture changes free of charge.
Raising my prices was not an easy decision for me to make. But, as I move forward, I know that I want to expand my headbadge business and offer increased opportunities for you all to personalize your bikes. I started making custom headbadges because I was passionate about the idea of little works of art being affixed to bicycles around the world. Now, I need to think like a business owner, and that means raising my prices so that I can create more headbadges for more people! I’ve sent over 100 headbadges off into the world already, and I am extremely grateful for each of you who took a chance of me as I started this little business. Thank you!
On October 24, I’ll be announcing the new “fixed” shapes for sale. If you have any suggestions for what you’d like to see me offer, please send me an email!