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Independent paper makers: count cost per kept sheet, not per pull
Independent paper makers should divide each session's cost by kept sheets, then sort mold, press, felts, fiber and packing into one-time and recurring lines.
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Why do Manitoban and Newfoundlander binders pay so much on US parcels?
Cross-border craft shipping Canada costs more to Manitoba and Newfoundland because brokerage, duty and postal fees stack on small US parcels.
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How GST/HST and duty work when Canadians buy bookbinding supplies abroad
Bookbinding supplies in Canada: how CRA GST/HST registration, CBSA duty and brokerage, and rebate claims work on parcels from the US and Europe.
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Linen Thread vs Cotton Thread for Bookbinding: Which Should You Buy?
Linen thread vs cotton thread bookbinding comes down to stretch, price and how long the spine must last. Here are US prices, sizes and the case for each.
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Budgeting bookbinding supplies by category beats chasing a single price list
Budget binding supplies by category over a whole year. Why storage and shipping are the lines people forget, and why no prices are quoted here.
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Pricing a bookbinding project: cost per finished book, not per sheet
A costing method for binding supplies: work out cost per finished book, count a run before ordering, and know where the money actually goes.
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Decorative paper costs make more sense per kept sheet than per session
How to price supplies for decorative paper: track cost per kept sheet, not per session. Where the money really sits in decorative paper work.