Charity Vase

Willemjm

Willem
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This little lathe has served me well for 14 years, as I am not really a turner, do mostly spindle work for furniture parts. But this time, this little lathe really took strain, thought it was going to walk out the door, LOL.

Vase for a charity in Southern Pines, 13" diameter 26" high, wall thickness 1/4" throughout. Base is floating. Walnut and Maple, approximately 1,300 pieces. Still has to be finish sprayed, picture shows the raw wood.

Any idea what I should price this for?

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Raymond

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Very good, Willem!

Not too sure on how to price it but if it's for a charity or a charity auction - either talk to the organizers or put a value on your time and materials and tell the charity that is what you value it at.
 

drw

Donn
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Beautifully done! I do not have the foggiest idea regarding pricing...I suggest telling the auction organizers that it is "priceless" and see what happens.
 

Dan Bowman

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First, fantastic work! If you are thinking about pricing for a tax write-off, you may be disappointed. As I recall, and this is anecdotal, the tax code allows craftspeople who donate their work to only claim the cost of their materials. The value of the finished product is immaterial. Note: I'm not giving tax advice as I'm not qualified or licensed to do so.
 

Willemjm

Willem
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First, fantastic work! If you are thinking about pricing for a tax write-off, you may be disappointed. As I recall, and this is anecdotal, the tax code allows craftspeople who donate their work to only claim the cost of their materials. The value of the finished product is immaterial. Note: I'm not giving tax advice as I'm not qualified or licensed to do so.
I did not think about tax, just want maximum benefits for the charity. This is for the 14th annual Penick Village art show and sale. Still have to do a platter also, probably Monday.
 

Tom from Clayton

tom
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If it is a silent auction I would put a minimum of $1000 to $2000 on it. That's a lot of work and time for someone to walk off with it for $150.00. By the way, good for you for donating this.
 

Mike Davis

Mike
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I had a machinist friend who built experimental test machines for the medical industry. He charged $10 a part, e v e r y little part. Every screw, nut, washer, each complex machined piece, the base, everything.
Maybe $10 is too much for a tiny piece of wood but you get the idea.

Is $2.00 fair? $2.50? $3.00?
 

Charlie

Charlie
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Since it is for a charity, the value is whatever it brings, whether it be $4000 or $40.
I know one of Malcolm Tibbetts turnings sold for $50,000 at a charity and I doubt if he had a set minimum price.
I just completed my 256th segmented turning and have never sold one. But I have given away over 200 of them. It saves me from arguing about I what I think they are worth. Lol. The price that I have received for each turning I have given away has been the responses from the recipients. Priceless!
 
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Willemjm

Willem
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Since it is for a charity, the value is whatever it brings, whether it be $4000 or $40.
I know one of Malcolm Tibbetts turnings sold for $50,000 at a charity and I doubt if he had a set minimum price.
I just completed my 256th segmented turning and have never sold one. But I have given away over 200 of them. It saves me from arguing about I what I think they are worth. Lol. The price that I have received for each turning I have given away has been the responses from the recipients. Priceless!

Apparently the way this one works is no auction, but a fixed price. The artists set a price, can pocket 70% of the proceeds or donate in full. I chose to donate my two in full.

Your work is top class Charlie. As I said before, if you publish a book you will be better known than Malcolm Tibbetts.

I do a year end season thing where we have a story telling night and a panel rates the stories. Then they each pick a turning prize, from first onwards. Normally everyone walks away with something. Other than that I don’t do a lot of turning pieces.

I build a lot of furniture like you for the love of it, but due to the size of items, normally the cost of materials are covered.
 
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