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Costs to start?
I want to market my products at flea markets, craft fairs, malls. I
have no clue what the startup costs are to do this. Someone said that you don't have to pay at a mall, they work out a commission. But I don't think that can be true. I live in Florida. I assume I need a booth, etc. Have you found it worth the investment? Thanks, Susan |
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Hi, Susan.
I sell my crafts at a flea market. I pay $25 per week for my booth; my hubby has the booth next to mine, in which we sell "normal" flea market stuff. Truthfully, I don't really think selling crafts at a flea market is such a great plan -- I'm considering stopping myself. The main problem I find is that people have a set idea about what a flea market is, and when they see quality crafts at reasonable prices (such as those which would be charged at craft shows), they either won't buy or want to barter. As far as my crafts are concerned, my rule is no bartering. Hope this helps. Karen "Susan" wrote in message om... I want to market my products at flea markets, craft fairs, malls. I have no clue what the startup costs are to do this. Someone said that you don't have to pay at a mall, they work out a commission. But I don't think that can be true. I live in Florida. I assume I need a booth, etc. Have you found it worth the investment? Thanks, Susan |
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"Susan" wrote in message om... I want to market my products at flea markets, craft fairs, malls. I have no clue what the startup costs are to do this. Someone said that you don't have to pay at a mall, they work out a commission. But I don't think that can be true. I live in Florida. I assume I need a booth, etc. Have you found it worth the investment? Thanks, Susan ------------------------------------ you would have to contact the mall management office and find out the costs for space. they all have their own rules and restrictions. I'm sure you will be able to show your merchandise in a number of places. If you are a start up, you will have to get out there and risk not making any money for a while. God luck, Harriet http://paperandimages.home.att.net |
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om... I want to market my products at flea markets, craft fairs, malls. I have no clue what the startup costs are to do this. Someone said that you don't have to pay at a mall, they work out a commission. But I don't think that can be true. I live in Florida. I assume I need a booth, etc. Have you found it worth the investment? Thanks, Susan --------------------------------- "Karen Walker" wrote in message ... Hi, Susan. I sell my crafts at a flea market. I pay $25 per week for my booth; my hubby has the booth next to mine, in which we sell "normal" flea market stuff. Truthfully, I don't really think selling crafts at a flea market is such a great plan -- I'm considering stopping myself. The main problem I find is that people have a set idea about what a flea market is, and when they see quality crafts at reasonable prices (such as those which would be charged at craft shows), they either won't buy or want to barter. As far as my crafts are concerned, my rule is no bartering. Hope this helps. Karen ---------------------------------------------------- Karen, Susan's email address is "perimenopause" so maybe it's supplements or herbs. We don't know. I agree with you regarding the word "flea". I like to hold out for quality craft fairs with a track record. otherwise you tend to get garbage-picker mentality looking at your hand made treasures. Harriet http://paperandimages.home.att.net |
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