Tailor Archive

I ususally make schematics for armorsmiths and chefs on trade.I do however ask quantities to make and set the number they are allowed to make so if they are making 100 pieces my schematic is for 100 pieces

Because bulk production is not my specialty it doesn't under-cut my profits.....if anything it works well for both sides a win-win if you would.........

I'll make armour padding schems for armoursmiths but synth cloth, trim and RFP I sell on my crates vendor in singles and bags of 40.

...which I must remember to restock once the servers are back up

Kel

I will always make a schem for anyone who asks politely.

It is their resources, and they will be running it, so the minute to trade, combine, schem, and trade, is not a bother to me.

I do not sell componants though so it does not affect me in any form.

{I used to refuse to make AP, but know that it is just synth cloth that takes hide, I will schem it out as well}

I think your business choices should be your own.

If you decide not to schem, do not feel bad when they get upset at your 'no', it is your right not to make it.
If you sell componants, set the price as you see fit, they are yours to do with as you please.
If you are going to schem, set a fee or offer it free..it is fully up to you.

There's no "right" answer to this question, and the important thing to remember is that you don't have to do anything in this game just because you can. Run your business as you see fit, and do not let anyone walk on you. You must remember that the only resource in this game is time, not materials, so do not let anyone bully you into devaluing your time if the person provides the materials.

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NJ62 wrote:
There's no "right" answer to this question, and the important thing to remember is that you don't have to do anything in this game just because you can. Run your business as you see fit, and do not let anyone walk on you. You must remember that the only resource in this game is time, not materials, so do not let anyone bully you into devaluing your time if the person provides the materials.

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Exactly.

I mostly don't make it because I'm a cranky, crotchety crafter.And I'm lazy.

If someone is willing to come to me, I will cladly make schematics for them... I tried at one point to run components but that didn't work out so well. Being an armorsmith as well I know that it is getting more and more expensive to craft good armor.. If in some small way I can help keep this part of the overall economy alive then I am happy to. Can't we all just get along... hehe

The only time I will ablige such a request.. is if I am not in the process of crafting (meaning I have removed my Master Tailor title) or if the request is made to my other character. I will simply ask that they mail Rayze the request and we can get it squared away at the next possible convienience. I will only tell a person firmly "no" if it seems that the request for such a favor (yes, I do favors) is not a request, but that they are demanding this service from me.

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NJ62 wrote:
There's no "right" answer to this question, and the important thing to remember is that you don't have to do anything in this game just because you can. Run your business as you see fit, and do not let anyone walk on you. You must remember that the only resource in this game is time, not materials, so do not let anyone bully you into devaluing your time if the person provides the materials.

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/agree I don't make schems because I don't want to. Just do whatever you like, and if you don't want to do something, then don't.

To be honest, I only get irritated when tailors completely undercut the market by doing everything for free or cheap, because they have another much better source of income from something else. That sort of market undercutting is very detrimental to true tailors, who will give out certain freebies, but with a limit, and keeping an eye on the bottom line. I wish people would play each character, even if that person has alts, as if that character has to support him or herself, because I think that would make for a more realistic economy. I don't like it when the guy next door is selling fleshwraps consistently for 500 credits because he makes so much cash on his jeti.

I guess, I wouldn't worry about giving away freebies here and there - different tailors give different discounts, whether it be "free clothing for ATK entertainers" or discounts for guildies. It's "socially correct" to run your business as you see fit, and I think the only socially incorrect way is to run your business in a total overall money-loss model, which would be detrimental to other tailors on the server.

When I was young (just above novice tailorette) ... I made schematics for nearly everyone who asked and offered some cash.

Nowadays I am making schematics only for guildies and friends. Not only would I cut my business in selling crates, but I would cut off the newbie-tailors from (more or less) their only income.

Ipita

Ipita Ti'hot - ex-Master Tailor, Master Artisan, 4200 Architect and Merchant on Bria
Limian Cywo - ex-Master Ranger and Rifle-Ithorian on Starsider



I'm beginning to think Sidious was right -- the Jedi ARE corrupt, arrogant, and power hungry.

All good answers here. I had a few times on my tailor on another server...and have to admit that all but once I felt I was being used instead of being nice. I didnt want a tip or anything, but an offer of one would of been a nice acknowledgement of my time. They told me what they wanted..I made schematic..they said txs and ran out of shop. To return several times..same scene. I got to where I told ppl..first schematic free...then a charge on following ones. After first free one..never saw them again lol. Had a list I kept track. Free to anyone but guildies or close friends just didnt feel right to me personally. No it doesnt take anything for me to make it other than tiny few minutes but..in that time, I could of easily have crafted something that could bring me 6k or so. That and the fact I sell synth and reinforc crates. Just wasnt sure what was the socially correct thing in our profession.

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Ipita wrote:
When I was young (just above novice tailorette) ... I made schematics for nearly everyone who asked and offered some cash.

Nowadays I am making schematics only for guildies and friends. Not only would I cut my business in selling crates, but I would cut off the newbie-tailors from (more or less) their only income.

Ipita

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me too. I stopped selling cheap schematic when I hit master tailor, and while most folks were understanding one of my customers blew up. I bumped up all my clothing prices, and I'm still using the same price model right now

I started selling crates again after a while (I put it up on a vendor for a decent price, then pull them out as I need them for crafting), but I most likely won't make schematics again unless the person is really nice and is offering me a good sum

edit: someone forgot to close a font tag

Message Edited by Pappi on 05-26-2005 03:26 PM