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PeteWyrm Thereian
wyrmConstructs
Join date: 4 Jun 2004
Posts: 37
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06-22-2005 19:40
I have been asked to do a custom build (a large, not to exceed 300 prims, house) for someone, and have 2 questions in need of answers and the experience of those wiser than I.
What do I charge for this build? I have absolutely no idea what is considered acceptable. The build utilizes some textures I have that are not found elsewhere in SL, but other than that, the build is still just prims <g>
How do I transfer the build to the new owner (assuming my client and I can come to an acceptable price)? Create a group? Sell to the client for 0L? What is the best/easiest/preferred method?
Thanks to all in advance.
PeteWyrm Thereian
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Pituca FairChang
Married to Garth
Join date: 17 May 2003
Posts: 2,679
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06-22-2005 20:54
Hi Pete, I think that L$3,000 is a fair price for an ordinarily sized custom built home of 300prims. If there is a lot of detail work then the price of course would go up.
As to transferring the property, what we have done in the past is to merely pay the builder his asking price directly. He can set the building for sale for L$0. Just be sure that you are there when he/she sets for sale so that no one else grabs it. There is no way yet for a prim to be sold to a specific person.
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PeteWyrm Thereian
wyrmConstructs
Join date: 4 Jun 2004
Posts: 37
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06-22-2005 20:57
Thanks so much for the reply - the answers will help me much.
PeteWyrm Thereian
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Snakeye Plisskin
Registered User
Join date: 8 Apr 2005
Posts: 153
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06-23-2005 06:43
Can't you just put it into a box, then drop it into his portrait?
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Pituca FairChang
Married to Garth
Join date: 17 May 2003
Posts: 2,679
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06-23-2005 07:17
Yes, you can drop it on his profile or on to him for that matter. But as we are talking of a custom build, they are usually built on site. So the direct selling is easier by far.
And BTW don't forget to make a copy of the build (if possible) so that if anything goes awry it can be replaced.
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Delpha Deckard
Just a Geek
Join date: 14 Apr 2005
Posts: 87
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06-23-2005 08:59
About giving the build to your client. What I do - is when I link the piece(s) together, I then write down the XYZ factors. I then take the build, place it into a box, give it to my client and have them take it out (after I give them the box), and I move it back to the orignal place. Maybe harder, but it is that extra touch I like to add for my clients.
Good Luck!
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Lordfly Digeridoo
Prim Orchestrator
Join date: 21 Jul 2003
Posts: 3,628
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06-23-2005 10:03
Try to build on-site, if you can. That way you don't have to box it up and re-align it and all that jazz. Another point, if you're going to re-align... make the two (or more) root pieces adjacent prims -- preferrably floors. That way you can get the numbers down correctly and align it with a much easier time than by having one root prim be an arch, and the other a circular window on the other side of the build.  To make something a root prim, select it last in your linkup. LF
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PeteWyrm Thereian
wyrmConstructs
Join date: 4 Jun 2004
Posts: 37
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06-23-2005 14:05
Thank for all the great suggestions.
I have built a mock-up of the custom build on land I already own. Since I have no concrete idea of what the (potential) client wants (I was approached out of the blue - they saw one of my personal builds and liked my style), I wanted to at least see if I had the basic style down before investing too much more time in this. The mock-up also allowed me to get an idea as to what textures the (potential) client likes. Assembling and dropping, or rebuilding, are not really problems for me, since I tend to build modular anyways <g>.
If we can come to terms on price, I should get the build completed on client's property this weekend. I will post a pic, if anyone is interested.
Again, thanks for the wisdom of those who have been doing this way longer than I - this is why I love SL.
PeteWyrm Thereian
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