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Permalink Reply by Tara V. Hoops on May 14, 2011 at 12:38pm

so many variables in this question.  You have to consider many things - what is your time commitment, including travel time - how many people? -  kids or adults?  - are you bringing the hoops? are you making all these hoops just for the party? are they buying hoops? - are you teaching a lot or just helping people jam? - is it their space or are you renting studio space?-  are you providing the music?   Lots of things to think about.  I generally say a base price or $100 for 1 -2 hrs and then I plus or minus based on the variables.  You have also know who your client is.  Is this someone who has money to burn? or is it a struggling single dad trying to liven up his 6 yr old daughters birthday? is it for a corporate event or senior center? 

 

Ex - a party for a somewhat broke friend I did for the cost of the studio rental plus a little bit more for my time and parking fee.

For a very wealthy client that wanted a party for her daughter and custom shiny hoops made for all the 29 party guests  - $600

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Permalink Reply by Siren of the Circle* on May 16, 2011 at 7:35pm

Great answer.  And 29 hoops!  Damn! They were hopefully 1/2" tubing and for little girls, or you undercharged ;)

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Permalink Reply by SchmodiO (Kodi Schmaltz) on May 14, 2011 at 12:40pm

It depends on how many are in the party/group. 100ft can make about 10 regular hoops and that usually costs... $20 I believe. And then there's the tape and decorative supplies. Just add everything up and divide by how many people are going to be there and then add a few more dollars so that you make a profit. But that's if you're having them all make their own or you're making the hoops for them.

 

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Permalink Reply by Tilly Whirls on May 16, 2011 at 8:22pm

Damn. I think it's probably the high cost of living in my area, but 100 ft of PE at the Lowes near me was $45-$60. I should order in bulk online. Might be cheaper, even with shipping.

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Permalink Reply by Siren of the Circle* on May 17, 2011 at 4:19am

$60 is outrageous.  The prices at Lowe's here (near, but not it, Boston) for 100 ft rolls are roughly (from memory):

1/2" - $14

3/4" 100 psi - $26

3/4" 160 psi - $33

Plus of course our fabulous 6.25% Mass sales tax of course :/

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