# SOS: Never ask a factory for the price until you do THIS 💷

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Podcast: [Make it British Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/make-it-british-podcast-704653)
Published: 2025-09-25T23:30:00+00:00
Episode link: https://makeitbritish.co.uk/makeitbritishpodcast/never-ask-a-factory-for-the-price-until-you-do-this
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## Resource

What UK Manufacturers Really Think When You Ask About Price If the first thing you ask a factory is “How much?” — you’re not alone. But it might explain why you’re not getting the response you hoped for. In this episode of Manufacturing SOS , I’m unpacking what actually happens when you lead with price, and why it’s one of the fastest ways to put off the best manufacturers. You’ll learn how to work backwards from a realistic retail price, how to spot when your margins just don’t add up, and what to do before you ever ask for a quote. You’ll also get a reality check on what it really costs to make something in the UK — and why bartering isn’t a strategy. If you want to be taken seriously by UK factories and avoid wasting everyone’s time (including your own), this episode is for you. ▶️ Watch this video on YouTube Listen now to find out: 💸 Why asking for price too soon makes you look unprepared 🧮 How to calculate a realistic target cost price 🧵 Why most founders get their garment costings completely wrong 📉 What happens when you treat manufacturing like price shopping 🔁 What to say to a factory instead of “how much is this to make?” 🎧 Subscribe to the Make it British podcast so you don’t miss the rest of this special MANUFACTURING SOS series ▶️ Watch the full series on YouTube 🚀 Ready to scale your UK-made brand? Apply for the British Brand Accelerator at makeitbritish.co.uk/apply

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