How to price handwriting services?

[Former_Member]

On my art website I offer handwriting services- I've got a selection of handwritten fonts and have written things for tattoos, restaurant logos, favorite quotes, etc. I'd love to offer this on my Etsy but I'm not sure how I would price it since the price is obviously different depending on what the customer needs done. Any ideas on how to go about this?
Thanks! :)

[CozyDawg]

I would make a separate listing for each idea you have (tattoo, logos, art prints). Not sure how to price it though.

[LoveAccented]

Hi Meghan!
There are a few things to do to help clear up your listings and make sure they comply with Etsy's guidelines:
1. Sell a custom product, not a service- you can't sell a service on Etsy, only tangable products:
https://www.etsy.com/help/article/4524

Good useable listing examples would be:
A digital download of a custom tattoo
Hand addressed envelopes
A hand written sign for a wedding

Make listings for each of these and develop a pricing scale for each one.
You will need to decide how you will charge in advance (by the letter, fond type, size, colors, etc.). Buyers will be more likely to respond to you if give them prices. You can of course still write that you take orders of all sizes as well.


2. Make all of your listings purchasable. All Etsy listings must be for sale. You cannot have listings that I buyer cannot purchase.
https://www.etsy.com/help/article/479

Otherwise you run the risk of buyers thinking they are getting something at a low cost, realizing that they have purchase nothing, and then leaving your bad feedback or reporting you.

If you need more help we have a custom order team here:
https://www.etsy.com/teams/13971/custom-orders

Lots of us offer custom text or messages on our products.

Good luck! You've got some good ideas, you'll get the hang of it.

[Former_Member]

Joanne and Lisa-- you guys are the best! That's super helpful advice, thank you thank you!