It all depends on size, weight and how much the artist has set as their 'hourly wage'
A pony like NMM requires several different shades of minky which all have to be bought. Also possible wire for the mane and tail, wings ect.
There is then the price of time used to create said pony.
I make tiny plushies and they take me weeks!
Most plushies tend to go between $100+ but as I said its all down to the artist.
If you aren't happy with the price then perhaps finding another artist is the best bet

Maybe $100 for the mane six/standard pony, but all the princesses seem to be in the $500 range. least all of the decent quality ones i've seen.

Post Merge: June 10, 2013, 08:01:43 PM

It's too much for me, but whether it's too much for you is really up to you. Is it worth that to you?

i think it's worth it for me especially since, as i said, it will be signed by Tabitha

Post Merge: June 10, 2013, 08:06:35 PM

Quote from: Shiromisa on June 08, 2013, 10:45:05 AM

Makes sense. But I'd like to point out I never said they weren't worth that; I only said I wasn't willing to pay it. Personal choice, that's all.

I understand. many people aren't willing to pay it, and that's up to them. I was just explaining the why, that's all.

i agree with all you said a little off topic, but i LOVE the designs for those pins!! i might just buy myself some from you :3

Post Merge: June 10, 2013, 08:09:13 PM

I agree with the others.  Do some research to see what the fabric and other materials cost, how complex the pattern is, and how long its going to take to make.  Doing so will make it more understandable with how much something costs.

Even something that is super tiny can take a long while to do--concider jewlery making.  I can spend up to 4 or 5 hours on a necklace easily yet it fits in the palm of my hand <3 Would it be justifyble to charge only $10 for it because its small?

the plushie maker said it takes them just 3 days to make a plush. and we are speaking of a plush of this quality:

http://agatrix.deviantart.com/art/Nightmare-Moon-364892406

actually, that exact plush.

Hi all! So, I desperately want a good quality FIM plushie, and I finally found someone, but I guess I'm just asking for a personal opinion here because I know most plushie makers charge a fortune for alicorns. Do you think $340 (including shipping) is too much for a good quality minky accurate Nightmare Moon plush? I really needed a personal opinion. I know the personal value will shoot up once I am able to buy the plush and get it signed by Tabitha St Germain herself.