Posted by Kath on October 13, 2008, at 19:55:09
In reply to here's what's happening, posted by Angela2 on October 12, 2008, at 15:40:10
Oh heck - just go for it!!! Maybe the bigger, the better!! LOL
Angela, do you know if you have to have a certain number of items? In our sale, we can go on the 'Guild Table' with 12 or less items. Or we can have half a table or a whole table or 1 1/2. The tables are about 6 feet long. My first sale, I shared a table with my friend. Since then, I've mostly had a table, although once or twice I had 1 1/2.
If we have items on the Guild Table, there's no charge to us. We have to pay $35 for a table (until this sale it was $25!!! A lot of us are NOT happy about this hike). And the Guild takes 15 or 20% off the amount that we sell (MY MEMORY!! Can't believe that I don't know which %).
Anyhow, I guess those type of things are important to find out.
If the large craft show gets more advertising, etc, that might be good for you in that lots of people might come. On the other hand, if you go into a smaller show, there will be less competition - less stuff there for customers to look at, so you'll have more of a chance for people to notice your stuff.
How many items do you have Angela?
I'm really excited for you!!!!!!!!!!! I remember at the first sale I sold, I think if was 5 items. I was SO excited that people had actually bought stuff I made! It's a wonderful feeling.
I'm right behind you supporting you here. Please ask me whatever you like. Sometimes I don't go online for a few days.
Do you know the dates you might be looking at? Once you do, if you need strong support right before & during the show, please let me know ahead, so I can be sure to be here for you, okay?
luv & hugs, Kath
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