Well the many of us HAVE paid the $50 for that private conversation so I am sure that you'll understand when I say I prefer not to share what I consider to be confidential information on an open board. If you are "too cheap" (your words.....)I am sorry, but I really am not comfortable "speaking" so openly when anyone can read it. I have paid for a place to communicate with other S.O.s without having to think about my clientele reading my remarks, if you care not to do so that is your right, but I will not be divulging things like profit margins here with you. I am happy for you that others have chosen to.

And I am not in the least bit ashamed to admit I mark up my costumes for a profit. I am actually proud to say I make a good living at what I do, and profiting from costumes sales is just one example of how I make that good living.

My issue lies with naming a price and saying its too high no matter WHAT a costume costs. As we know, this is not only inaccurate, but unfair to those who charge that and more.