prices on luchable items in a snack machine?

[royalforest]

Can someone give me what to charge for lunchable items like soup, tuna, chicken salad ect... If I double the cost, it seems like a high price for the customer to pay. Any suggestions? Thanks Rich

[Sparta_Automation]

This is what I sell my items for....

Item      Sale Price  (Purchase Price)

Deli Creations Sandwiches    $3.00 ($2.18)

Microwave Soup Bowls/Cups   $2.50 ($1.50)

Oscar Meyers Lunchables  $2.50  ($1.25)

Starkist Tuna Meal  $2.50  ($1.58)

FreshFruit (Apples)  $.75   ($.40)

Yogurts  $1.00  ($.48)

I generally try to double my purchase price, but as you can see above, I don't always do that.  I look at what I would be willing to pay for that item if I was hungry and set the pricing accordingly. 

I normally try to make at least $.75 profit.  However I won't stock items that I have to set a sale price of over $3.00 as I figure I will have a hard time selling it.  

Hope that helps.

Travis