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CuriousCat
I'm going to a well-established craft fair, but it is my first time selling. I have necklaces, earrings, and bracelets.
Do you have any advice on how many items I should bring? Also, how much can I except to sell?
Specifically, what would be considered a lot of pieces to bring/sell?
Answer
bring ALL your stuff...a packed booth gives more choices (basically a numbers game)...how much u sell will depend on a few thing
originality
materials used/quality
pricing
how much competition at the show
and your display
merchandising your jewelry:
you can use some heavy card stock and a hole punch to hold your jewelry
your name of course should be represented on the card....OR you can tie a ribbon or raffia around each piece with you name
selling:
make sure you are interactive with you potential customers (grab the hand mirror....help with the clasps).....If you used sterling silver, swarovskis, semi-precious gems...make sure you state that...I have found that having kiddie stuff helps sales (the kids come in and mom follows)
as far as pricing:
bring some signs that say 25% off, and if things are not going well USE THEM...it is not that much of a loss, and u will be a goddess for sale prices
general stuff for display:
first for YOU,...pack a lunch and beverages... and have shelter from the sun/wind/rain..make sure to have business cards or contact information and a email sign-up sheet with your future show dates...for your display...if a tent, make it so they have to walk in...i usually have a candy dish and fresh flowers for ambiance...your display is best if done vertically....there are many creative ways to display...even tree branches work...make sure you have a table cloth....i have also found that a HIGH directors chair is best AND elevate your table so people are not straining to see items....display your name big and bold!....and make sure you are wearing/using the products......bring a tote that has..pens staples..scissors...tape..hand mirror....gift bags...receipt book....calculator..glue... painted rocks or paper weights.....anything needed to fix anything last minute...and a change box WITH CHANGE..lol... a waitress apron works too...an intriguing booth will draw in the customers...
Any Q's feel free to contact me!
good luck
bring ALL your stuff...a packed booth gives more choices (basically a numbers game)...how much u sell will depend on a few thing
originality
materials used/quality
pricing
how much competition at the show
and your display
merchandising your jewelry:
you can use some heavy card stock and a hole punch to hold your jewelry
your name of course should be represented on the card....OR you can tie a ribbon or raffia around each piece with you name
selling:
make sure you are interactive with you potential customers (grab the hand mirror....help with the clasps).....If you used sterling silver, swarovskis, semi-precious gems...make sure you state that...I have found that having kiddie stuff helps sales (the kids come in and mom follows)
as far as pricing:
bring some signs that say 25% off, and if things are not going well USE THEM...it is not that much of a loss, and u will be a goddess for sale prices
general stuff for display:
first for YOU,...pack a lunch and beverages... and have shelter from the sun/wind/rain..make sure to have business cards or contact information and a email sign-up sheet with your future show dates...for your display...if a tent, make it so they have to walk in...i usually have a candy dish and fresh flowers for ambiance...your display is best if done vertically....there are many creative ways to display...even tree branches work...make sure you have a table cloth....i have also found that a HIGH directors chair is best AND elevate your table so people are not straining to see items....display your name big and bold!....and make sure you are wearing/using the products......bring a tote that has..pens staples..scissors...tape..hand mirror....gift bags...receipt book....calculator..glue... painted rocks or paper weights.....anything needed to fix anything last minute...and a change box WITH CHANGE..lol... a waitress apron works too...an intriguing booth will draw in the customers...
Any Q's feel free to contact me!
good luck
Where can I find a tote bag for school?
Luckucharm
Where can I find a big tote that can hold books and other requirements for school? Please no website, just stores that i can visit. Please answer. Thank you!:)
Answer
Geez, way to leave this broad 'n' wide open :P
I mean, the tote is just about one of the most common types of bag, especially since a lot of places make promotional totes for not just stores, but also art venues, museums, etc. So you should really add more details if you want a more specific answer.
Generally though, all totes should be able to hold school stuff, unless you have absolutely looooads. That's because like the name implies, totes are meant to carry (or 'tote') stuff around. They are not typically a wallet-keys-and-phone kind of bag - if they are, they are usually specifically labelled as such with a qualifier, like 'mini tote' or 'tiny tote' etc. They are typically big enough for at least A4 size - that's the size of your basic sheet of printer or copier paper - and you should fully expect to be able to fit at least a binder and a couple of books around an inch thick, plus a small pencil case (about half a dozen pens), a small wallet and phone, or a water bottle (the small knd though).
However, if you have more than that, it's not a good idea to carry it around on one shoulder all day. Really; I'm not being a nerd - it seriously IS unhealthy, and while I would say that a tote is usually much better looking (nicer backpacks are usually expensive, stupidly hard to find, and sometimes both), the legacy that carrying too much weight unevenly is going to leave behind is not worth the better looks. Unfortunately, schools are doing very little to educate students (and for younger kids, parents) about this issue - heck, they even compound the problem by making unreasonable demands like asking for a binder for each topic! But that doesn't mean you have to put up with that misinformation and not do the best for yourself.
So try to reduce the weight as much as possible: only pack what you need for that day, leaving all other notes and books at home or in your locker (it takes a bit of planning, but on the plus side it only takes a few weeks to make it second nature); make notes on loose leaf paper and take them to school in a folder, leaving the binder at home or in the locker. Make better use of your locker: keep all your extras there (eg lunch, makeup bag, gym gear/spare clothes, rain gear) since you can just grab them as they are needed (just keep a lip product and maybe a small mirror with you, both of which should fit in with your pens or your wallet), and try to plan as many locker runs as possible during the day, so you only have to carry the books for one subject or period if possible. If any of your classrooms has seating in pairs, try to see if the other person is amenable to sharing book-carrying duties, so you don't both have to haul the book with you every time.
good luck!
Geez, way to leave this broad 'n' wide open :P
I mean, the tote is just about one of the most common types of bag, especially since a lot of places make promotional totes for not just stores, but also art venues, museums, etc. So you should really add more details if you want a more specific answer.
Generally though, all totes should be able to hold school stuff, unless you have absolutely looooads. That's because like the name implies, totes are meant to carry (or 'tote') stuff around. They are not typically a wallet-keys-and-phone kind of bag - if they are, they are usually specifically labelled as such with a qualifier, like 'mini tote' or 'tiny tote' etc. They are typically big enough for at least A4 size - that's the size of your basic sheet of printer or copier paper - and you should fully expect to be able to fit at least a binder and a couple of books around an inch thick, plus a small pencil case (about half a dozen pens), a small wallet and phone, or a water bottle (the small knd though).
However, if you have more than that, it's not a good idea to carry it around on one shoulder all day. Really; I'm not being a nerd - it seriously IS unhealthy, and while I would say that a tote is usually much better looking (nicer backpacks are usually expensive, stupidly hard to find, and sometimes both), the legacy that carrying too much weight unevenly is going to leave behind is not worth the better looks. Unfortunately, schools are doing very little to educate students (and for younger kids, parents) about this issue - heck, they even compound the problem by making unreasonable demands like asking for a binder for each topic! But that doesn't mean you have to put up with that misinformation and not do the best for yourself.
So try to reduce the weight as much as possible: only pack what you need for that day, leaving all other notes and books at home or in your locker (it takes a bit of planning, but on the plus side it only takes a few weeks to make it second nature); make notes on loose leaf paper and take them to school in a folder, leaving the binder at home or in the locker. Make better use of your locker: keep all your extras there (eg lunch, makeup bag, gym gear/spare clothes, rain gear) since you can just grab them as they are needed (just keep a lip product and maybe a small mirror with you, both of which should fit in with your pens or your wallet), and try to plan as many locker runs as possible during the day, so you only have to carry the books for one subject or period if possible. If any of your classrooms has seating in pairs, try to see if the other person is amenable to sharing book-carrying duties, so you don't both have to haul the book with you every time.
good luck!
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