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Good question.
For sellers: First you have to guage your work, is it the best stuff out there-average-of kinda beginnerish. Look at what other people are charging and go from there. It also depends on your attitude toward selling stuff. Some people get low prices for their wares just because they like doing it and aren't out to get rich. Other people rely on craftwork as a main source of income, their prices tend to be a little higher. And some people have different prices for close friends and family than the general public.
I sold my first piece of beadwork when I was 17yr old. Sold it for $60, now the same piece I sell for close to $200 (and people still tell me to up my prices)
For buyers: First thing, know your stuff. If you try to buy (say) a pair of moccasins for the first time and don't know how their made, chances are you will get a bad pair. If you have owned several pair and understand the construction and the beadwork techniques you will be sure to buy a comportable pair that will hold up and is nicely decorated. When in doubt ask someone who does know about what you are buying.
The Short of it is, if you like it and it does something for you, and you can affort it, buy it and enjoy it.
Hope this helps
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