Justification: Fast laser can produce 300 tags/hour vs. 30 tags/hour for slower models
$25/hour per piece
Alternative hourly model
Breakdown: $2.50 per 6 minutes; $5 minimum charge
3. Setup, Design & Additional Fees
Setup & Design Fee: $22.50/hour (applies separately from laser run time)
Material Surcharge: 35% markup on materials supplied by the service provider
Bulk Order Discounts: Offered for large-quantity projects (terms discussed pre-purchase)
Special Case: Free service for personal items (e.g., “stuff for the wife”)
4. Flat Job-Based Pricing (Alternative to Time-Based Rates)
Key Argument: Time-based pricing is inefficient if laser speeds vary (e.g., a faster laser completes more work in the same hour).
Application: Prices are quoted per project, not per minute/hour, to account for equipment efficiency differences.
5. Cross-Equipment Consistency
Same pricing rules apply to CNC machine run time.
Pricing adjusts slightly for wood lathe turning and craft show projects.
Summary
Laser service pricing is primarily time-based (per minute/hour) or job-based, with rates ranging from $1–$5/minute or $25–$100/hour depending on laser power, service type (engraving vs cutting), and efficiency. Additional fees for setup, design, and materials are standard, and bulk discounts are common. Job-based pricing is recommended to account for differences in laser speed and project complexity. For insights specifically on pricing laser-engraved coins, check How Much Should You Charge for Laser-Engraved Coins? Insights from Real Users.
