Purchase a print of mine

[Wayno]

Hello,
I entered a few photos in this years Perth Royal Show photographic competition.
I've just received an email from the event coordinator saying that a member of the public would like to purchase a print of mine that was on display.
I'm more than happy to sell this print (40cm x 50cm block mounted panoramic shot), but whats a reasonable amount to charge?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers.

[ameerat42]

Wayno. You'll get lots of good advice - none from me, though. I've moved your post to its new location in BOP.

Oh, OK, a bit of advice: consider what you want to sell, full rights to the image, etc.
Good on yer for getting the interest.
Am.

[ricktas]

Agree with Am, find out more. They may want exclusive rights (ie you cannot sell other copies, perhaps they want to display it in public, or it could just be a mum who likes it and wants it on the wall at home). Once you know more you can then set a suitable $

[Wayno]

Agree with Am, find out more. They may want exclusive rights (ie you cannot sell other copies, perhaps they want to display it in public, or it could just be a mum who likes it and wants it on the wall at home). Once you know more you can then set a suitable $

The gentleman has come back to me saying he just wants to hang it on the wall.
I was thinking of asking in the range of $150 to $250.
Any thoughts?
Cheers,

[ameerat42]

Ask him what he wants to pay.
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(And if he agrees at the end remind him of the copyright ownership.)

[Mark L]

Here's some thoughts from no one who knows about this.
If he just wants a print to hang on the wall why is there a worry about copyright? It's a print on a wall that he will use for no other purpose? If he doesn't state he wants copyright then you retain it?
He particularly likes your photo so ask for the $250 (you have nothing to loose). If he says no, ask for $200 or ask what he would pay once he's rejected your original offer?

[Cris]

If you were to sell it to a gallery or another retailer you would want to double your cost at least and they would most likely double that again, so if it cost you $50, then $200 is a reasonable starting point for a print. Thats just for the print, no rights for anything else.

[farmmax]

I usually set a price around what you are suggesting. $150 - $250 for a limited edition print. I limit editions to 5 prints. Not that I sell many Sometimes I get offered less, but I don't accept it, because I'm not in the business of selling photos and don't care if I sell it or not. If they seriously want it, they'll pay.

Congratulations.

[Wayno]

Thanks for your advice guys. Much appreciated.
Negotiations have now moved to the size of the print in question, which I am more happy to make larger than the original. That way he can mount it and frame it as he chooses.

[William W]

. . . I am more happy to make larger than the original. That way he can mount it and frame it as he chooses. . .

If it were mine, I would certainly make the print larger than the original to suit the buyer's requirements: but I would supply it mounted and framed, and signed with a certification of originality of the artist.

WW