[NSFC]

I want to sell my handmade sling shots, Ive sold some on ebay, Ive tried etsy but didnt like it. Does anyone have any suggestions, or ideas? Ive bundled them with custom knives, handmade braided paracord bracelets, extra pouches and bands.

Thanks for helping out a fellow poor boy.

 

[devils son in law]

I wish you good luck and hopefully you can find a market.

You're not going to find a bigger group of enthusiasts than right here. I'd say if you're going to try to earn a few extra bucks find another way to do it. I spend a few hours just making a natural fork and if I sell it for what I get paid per hour at work I'd have to ask $100 and nobody's gonna pay that.

I don't mean to shoot down your idea and I truly wish you well, but there's some real nice frames being made every day by other members here and unfortunately there's very few offers to buy them up. I wish we could all sell the frames we make and post but most people look at them as cheap toys.

 

[NSFC]

I hear you. I think I might try to take them to some of the private ammo/gun and archery stores. If I find an out let other than ebay I well share it for anyone interested. Ebay has been a really good outlet so far Ive sold 5 the last 3 mths.

Thanks for the wish, and the support freind, I really like this forum

 

[treefork]

Sell them here .

 

[Bill Hays]

About 10 years ago, we had a member on this forum ask if he could buy one of my slingshots that I designed and built.... Seeing as how it was this forum that introduced the buyer to the seller, I bought a vendor's sponsorship at that time.... and I've been selling slingshots ever since then.

Try to come up with something original... Form, ergonomics, function, decoration, material... something that will make your creations stand out... Shoot your creation, show it's benefits, show how well it works, impress people... and you will be successful

 

[Pebble Shooter]

Ultimately, selling something always requires a return on investment that makes the entire process worth while. The essential question is whether the cost of raw materials, tools, and your work can yield an income that both covers that investment while generating a worthwhile profit.

I found that it takes me roughly 3 hours to make a nicely finished birch plywood or a stainless steel bent rod slingshot. The investment in terms of raw materials is actually quite low per unit, but it is the quality focused hands-on work that accounts for the the key cost factor, assuming that I were to sell my products (which I don't).

Swiss labor costs would imply that I would need to charge roughly roughly USD 100-120 per unit to allow for a relatively small profit, which is totally unrealistic considering that potential customers can find a nicely made mass produced Chinese slingshot made of 304 stainless steel and quality wood for approximately 25 to 30 USD, or alternatively, an injection-molded plastic slingshot for roughly the same price made in the US.

Clearly, unique slingshot designs with significant artistic input and original styling will command far higher prices as collectibles, regardless whether they are made in China or in the US. It's like Rolex vs. Swatch, speaking from a Swiss perspective.

Thus, the key issue is to bring down unit production costs to a level that enables you to sell your slingshots for a price consumers are willing to pay, particularly during times of severe economic hardship (by courtesy of the CCP-Virus), while making your investment in terms of raw materials and workmanship worth while. If mass production based on automated machines is a possibility for you, then go for it. Otherwise, you may be better off just making slingshots for yourself, family members, and friends.

Last but not least, your slingshots need to stand out in some way to be ahead of the significant competition already out there: you will need an original design and will have to test the market with what you come up with. I am not trying to discourage you, but all these factors do need to be taken into account,

My 2 cents worth...

 

[mattwalt]

You've pretty much named the most likely spots to sell.

eBay/ Esty / facebook... In fact a facebook store is probably the way to go.

Its possible to sell here - but do read the rules as to selling very carefully. If you'd need to get vendor status etc. And what that will get you.

But as the guys mention here - creating something and getting a ROI on that item that you feel is fair and customers will be happy with could be sticky. Unless you are doing it for fun and just want a little extra on the side - then thats perfectly fine. The only way to make it profitable would be some form of mass production - then its down to marketing the **** out of your 'brand'. The other side is the market size is pretty small for more high-end frames - its a fairly niche sport, even if practiced pretty widely.

Its your vibe - so you can do whatever makes you happy.

 

[NSFC]

I really appreciate your feed back and support ill do my research on selling on this forum. I was just looking for spare money and to help support my sing shot habit. You guys are awesome and have a wealth of knowledge. Ill be like that one day and when I am I will share it like you.