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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 |
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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! |
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