A query

[missshirley.livejournal.com]

Okay, I've been thinking about starting a purse-making business and I need some market-research type feedback.

Go here:

http://www.missshirley.com/crafts.html

See the two purses? Without paying too much attention to the descriptions where I detail the material costs, what would you pay for either of these?

I'm thinking of some sort of set-up with online ordering; all items would be pretty much one of a kind, each different in some way, nothing mass-produced, all hand made. Styles would range from knit items (fully lined); fabric bags, probably made with rare or vintage fabric; a variety of flowery straw bags as pictured on the website; and possibly some cigar-box purses if I can find a source for the boxes.

I'm just trying to get a grasp right now on whether it's a viable business endeavour; that is, can I do this and actually turn a profit.

Any feedback you might have is welcome.