Cross fingers & toes-post bazaar update

Gyspy Mary wrote

on Nov 2, 2009 8:39 AM

 What a Great Idea, Jeni! I will take a ton of my unfinished Earrings, and finish making them at the Craft Sales.

(wait, I already have a ton of unfinished Earrings)

I have to let you all know if that works in "RV Craft Sales".. to be continued..

Sheila H wrote

on Nov 2, 2009 10:44 AM

Jeni - I was late seeing this but Congrats on getting in at the last minute! Since you were there this year, maybe that will give you an "in" for next year. I too agree that at the craft shows that I go to, people are looking for the inexpensive gift ideas. Earrings and stretchy bracelets are the best for me since they can be done within a very reasonable price range for most everyone. 

Anyway...Congrats!

labup wrote

on Nov 3, 2009 1:32 PM

 Jeni:  Thanks for sharing your experience with us.  It is always great to hear what works and what doesn't and how the whole things goes.  I am going to display and sell (hopefully :)   this Saturday.  It is a well known local craft fair but I think I will be looking at the same idea to take lower priced jewelry.   I string a lot of pendants on metallic cord and such so that I can price them a little lower since I am not using expensive chain.

I will let you all know what sells well and what doesn't.  Of course, I am sure each area of the country is even different, let alone internationally.

AndreaM226 wrote

on Nov 3, 2009 3:06 PM

 Good luck!  I hope you get a booth.  How exciting and I would imagine a little nerve racking too.  I'm sending lots of good vibes your way.  Be sure to let us know what happens - Oh, and take pictures if you can.

JSmaz wrote

on Nov 4, 2009 6:07 AM

That's one thing I completely forgot to do-take photos.  My booth looked the same as it did in the spring, but I still like to get pics every time.  It was busy as soon as it opened, so I never got a chance.

Kokopelli wrote

on Nov 4, 2009 8:53 AM

Jeni, I missed this post until now, but congrats that you got in, even if it was really late. And congrats on some sales. So I hope the organizers do a better job next year. It's always difficult to decide what will sell and what not.

Sherri S. wrote

on Nov 4, 2009 9:02 AM

Jeni,

Congrats on making some sales, but I'm so sorry to hear about the accounting headache!  I feel fortunate that the show I'm going to next month does not take a commission. 

I agree that it's a good idea to bring jewelry to work on while at the show.  I might consider that, but I'm always wanting to keep an eye on things to make sure people don't walk off with anything.  I know that's what my helper is for, but last year she was so busy chatting that I don't think she was watching for shoplifters. 

Anyhoo, I hope that you get invited back next year and that the organizers will re-think their accounting practices.