would it be fair if i increased my prices?

[Mareinthemoon 348]

i was wondering this due to around 21% of my 15 bucks going to various places before i even get it... so like 15% goes to mlp forums,3% to paypal,another 3% for conversion from cad to usd.

 

if i increase my sale prices it would mean less work for me and less madness like this.

 

also i was thinking of selling 16x20 canvas paintings as well in my store for around 60 (10 goes to supplies and 10 to shipping)

[Harmonic Revelations 8,835]

If you think the switch from higher prices to less commissions is worth it and will yield a higher profit, why not? If the commissions are really high quality I don't think people will mind paying a bit extra.

[Friendship_Cannon 1,676]

Exactly what Harmonic said, with the addition that you should add one or two pieces (earlier works) to your comission thread, it is always more appealing if people immediately see examples of what they will get.

Other than that, go for it, and good luck.

[Bohtty 1,775]

I'll be honest, no. I do not think raising 15 - 30 is reasonable. If I had to be more honest I don't think 15$ is even worth it. If people pay for it though, then more power to you.

[MyLittleBrony 47]

You're selling a service. Charge what satisfies your self-esteem in return for doing the work. Otherwise you will always feel ripped off.

 

If you have a great service and people value it, you will have a market. And when people pay more, you can feel better about putting in more effort. Since you're serving fewer people, you can do that. 

 

There will always be people who think your price is "too high." They don't value what you do. And there will always be people who think what you offer is fair or even a steal at that price. They value your skill. These are the people you want as customers.