Need some advice

Have an inventory list that you each sign and keep that up to date. Don't
just drop stuff off without a duplicate list.

Susan W

"Kalera Stratton" wrote in message
...
In article ink.net,
"Jalynne" wrote:

I go to my local quilt shop regularly for sewing group get togethers,
and the
last
time I went, I took my beads, because I didn't feel like hauling my
sewing
machine
over there. The owner was there, she's a friend of a good friend of
mine who
organizes the sewing group. She saw what i was doing, saw my bracelet,
and
some
patterns I had out of amulets that I plan to make (just big enough to
hold a
thimble
and needle case) and she asked if I'd consider letting her consign some
of my
stuff
in her shop. I'd like to do this, actually, because it could feed my
habits
of
quilting, beading and scrapbooking and not put a strain on the household
budget. She
was saying that she didn't want to make money off me, but wanted a fair
"rent" for
her space and time. She offered that she would ask 15% for herself. Is
this
a good
deal? Should I consider it? What kinds of things should I include in a
written
agreement (because there *will* be one, to satisfy the paralegal in
me...LOL), and
what kinds of pitfalls should I look out for? The one thing I am going
to
stand firm
on is that I will make the designs I want to make, and if they don't
sell,
that's ok
with me, I'm not out to make "commercial" products. I consider this
art,
which is
very personal, as I'm sure most of you feel, too. THanks so much for
any
input you
may have!
--
Jalynne


DUDE! It's a phenomenal deal... I used to do consignment, and was happy
if I found a shop that only wanted 40%! Make sure the contract includes
things like what happens if your work is stolen (most shops split the
loss with the artist) and whether they get a cut on any commissions you
earn through the shop. If yes, you'll probably want them to write up the
commission and pass a copy to you for a quote, not just give the
customer your number. That way, both you and they will have a written
record of the commission going through them, and they can't claim
customer commissions that aren't theirs.

Good for you, and good luck!

--
-Kalera
Mom of Juliet, 5, Sam, 3, and Ophelia, born 5/31/03
Wife of the incomparable Moxley of www.spaceplex.com
See us at www.strattonhome.org

Most consignment places charge a good bit more than 15 percent. It is
a generous offer, and in your spot, I would test it out and see how
well you click with this shop's clientele.

The advice to make your agreement very explicit, and documented is
good, and I would follow that as well.

Deirdre

On Fri, 04 Jul 2003 02:39:13 GMT, "Kandice Seeber"
wrote:

Wow - that's a great deal! Go for it Jalynne. I second everything said by
everyone - make sure to get it in writing. What a wonderful opportunity - I
hope it works out for you!