Feeling for interest in custom combs...

[anthologia]

I've been considering offering to do custom G4 combs for a little (and I do mean a little, lol) cash, so I figured I'd ask the forums what you'd think about it.

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So, um. I don't know. Would anyone be interested in them? And if you were, what kind of price would you be expecting? I was thinking a minor price difference between single color combs and color-coordinated ones like the Fluttercomb there. And shipping would be dead cheap since they'd easily fit in an envelope.

[anthologia]

I guess I should take that as a no, then. 

[ViciousJupiter]

I think it would be a tough sell since its something easily done by any customizer.  Though you do great work, it would be just as easy and cheaper for me to do it myself.  I'll bet there would be a better market for them on Ebay though for Bronies and such that don't do customizing at all.  Maybe make a few and post them up on ebay to see if it works out.  Or maybe even Etsy?  They could be sold as more than just pony combs, I'm sure doll collectors might be interested as well.

[Wardah]

If they are hand cast and not just regular combs that have been painted you might get more interest if they are clear with stuff like glitter or sprinkles in them.

[anthologia]

I think it would be a tough sell since its something easily done by any customizer.  Though you do great work, it would be just as easy and cheaper for me to do it myself.  I'll bet there would be a better market for them on Ebay though for Bronies and such that don't do customizing at all.  Maybe make a few and post them up on ebay to see if it works out.  Or maybe even Etsy?  They could be sold as more than just pony combs, I'm sure doll collectors might be interested as well.

I was actually thinking mainly of offering them on ebay.

[partypony566]

I agree, they could sell really well on eBay

[Colorscapesart]

They are a neat idea, but one of those things thats hard to know until ya try.  On the solid color combs, does vigrous brushing take off any of the paint?  I wouldn't want to be held liable for getting dried paint flakes all over someones fav pony friend. 

[anthologia]

They are a neat idea, but one of those things thats hard to know until ya try.  On the solid color combs, does vigrous brushing take off any of the paint?  I wouldn't want to be held liable for getting dried paint flakes all over someones fav pony friend.

It hasn't so far. I imagine the varnish should continue to prevent problems with that.

[Taxel]

How much are you thinking of charging? I'd be interested in one once I get some money. :3

[anthologia]

How much are you thinking of charging? I'd be interested in one once I get some money. :3

I'm not actually sure yet! What kind of price would you consider reasonable?