Pricing 2018

[Greenthumb]

OK now that people want to buy it what should I charge per quart per gallon I’m a hobby producer I’ve seen court to go for $15-$25 gallons go from $50-$75 what should I charge

[maple flats]

Set your own prices, we can't tell you.
As far as pricing goes my thought is to make a good product and be proud of it. My prices are in the middle locally and my sales are good. There are local producers who sell for less and those who sell for more. I suggest you get an idea of what your local, at the sugarhouse prices are and then go somewhere in the middle. I don't think it a good practice to try to meet the local competition on price, that just starts a bidding war which the hobby producer can little afford to participate in. Much of it will also depend on what type of customers you are serving, if your area is totally rural with little tourist trade, the prices will be lower, if your area either has a strong tourist trade or you are closer to a larger metropolitan area, the prices go up.

[sap retreiver]

Perfect advice. That's exactly what I did. Check around and put it in the middle. Most have a price on there website

[maple flats]

Perfect advice. That's exactly what I did. Check around and put it in the middle. Most have a price on there website
As are mine. My website prices are the same as my sugarhouse prices.

[Sugarmaker]

If you have the best syrup in the area and can prove it charge a little more. If your not sure where your syrup stands? Enter it in some competitions and get the results. Continue to improve your products and taste each batch you put into containers. We are selling flavor you want it to be your best. They will pay for it.
Regards,
Chris

[Michael Greer]

You definitely don't want to be the low guy. It's too much work.

[Chicopee Sap Shack]

carry the same prices as the other producers in your area. Most are not shopping price they are shopping for an experience first, then they come back and don't look at price. Don't be high, don't be low.

[billschi]

Give samples, it sells itself.