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Illinois

For those of you that sell giant pumpkins, how much do you charge? Do you charge by the pound? What do you charge for a 5-6-7-800 pounder? Do you deliver them as part of the purchase?

10/26/2014 11:42:30 PM

Granite Bay-California

Charge as much as you can get!

10/27/2014 3:24:18 AM

Corryton, TN

First price quoted is $1.00 pound. Everyone gets a discount or they will negotiate They become a friend at $.50- .75 pound plus a delivery charge based on mileage. First 25 mi free on $150 order or more.

10/27/2014 5:46:27 AM

Illinois

That price seems awfully high. How many have you sold and to whom? I can't imagine there's a lot of people willing to pay $400+ for a pumpkin.

10/27/2014 7:32:19 AM

Menomonie, WI (mail@gr8pumpkin.net)

If you have to deliver .75 cents minimum. Regular field pumpkins average ..25 to .39

10/27/2014 7:37:39 AM

Elk County, PA

Part of selling is sales. 400$ for a pumpkin that ends up all over social media by placing it in front of your business and watching as consumers post share and tag. Call it self propelling advertising that drives people to your place of business. Gotta have a positive attitude in the sales game make them understand why they need it.

10/27/2014 7:38:41 AM

Alex, IN

I just sold one of my fruit for $1.25 a pound plus delivery, I start high and let the client negotiate if they want.

10/27/2014 8:22:26 AM

JACKSON, WISCONSIN. ; )

i get 40 to 70 cents a pound .. Delivered in the metro Milwaukee area... With a pallet... Been under contract for a few years now.....
Over 1000 pounds I can name my price... And get it...

10/27/2014 8:38:20 AM

Madisonville, TN

Cheyenne has sold her last three AGs. A 250lb for $200, a 375lb for $250, and a 685lb for $350. All were sold to stores to use as advertisement. She also sold a 170 lb melon this year for $100. All of her customers say they really bring in the business and want another next year. The money goes toward her college fund.

10/27/2014 9:20:36 AM

Rudolph

I normally will sell my fruit anywere from 50 cents to a dollar a pound, and I've never not been able to sell one, normally ill have buys line up a few month before there even ready to be harvested.

10/27/2014 5:46:39 PM

Illinois

For those of you charging .50 to $1 a pound, how big are the pumpkins you are selling?

10/27/2014 8:56:08 PM

Corryton, TN

Most of mine have been in the 400-600 pound range and oddly enough go to Atlanta. Sold 0 of my own this year but still got a handful of customers taken care of with another handful that sadly had to do without.

10/27/2014 10:00:02 PM

Honesdale, Pennsylvania

There is way to much work to not start at $ 1 a pound. With a limited supply for these giants don't give them away. If the buyers want one they will pay for them. As usual the orange ones will bring a better price and adjust for an off color and shaped one.

10/28/2014 9:32:41 AM

Eastern Pennsylvania

You have to know your buyer. Ned is right the orange ones command more $ than the ugly ones. I have 3 types of buyers.

1. The homeowner Halloween enthusiast. This buyer typically wants a pumpkin under 600 lbs and will pay the least for them. My typical pitch to them is pick any one of these 4 or 5 pumpkins for $250 or any two for $400.

2. The fall festival or nursery owner. This buyer wants the pumpkin to drive revenue at their business. The pumpkin will probably not get carved and will be around a while. $1 per pound is the mark here.

3. The special event organizer that is planning a live sculptor. For me these buyers are typically in Manhattan and the sky is the limit. I have sold orange pumpkins for way more than $1 per pound and $200 is the absolute minimum delivery fee to bring a pumpkin inside NYC.

10/28/2014 10:31:08 AM

Illinois

Thank you all for the helpful comments!

10/28/2014 5:19:56 PM

Illinois

One last question. Do you offer any guarantees with the sale? What if the pumpkin rots a week after they buy it? Do you replace it or give any kind of refund?

10/29/2014 10:07:57 PM

Corryton, TN

None here. I don't deliver anything that doesn't APPEAR 100% sound. We recommend they wipe it down at least once a week if it's indoors with disinfecting wipes. This is as much so they learn to monitor its condition. Also we recommend plastic under the pallet or pumpkin for long term indoor displays. Don't want the pumpkin goo in the carpet.

10/30/2014 6:43:32 AM