More on the demo......

AHH!!! Ok so now it's not that big a deal not to have a ton of beads to
sell and she basically just wants the demo. So, now I *could* do it but,
man, I'm WAY nevous. I'm not a real talker in real life. ah....I guess I
should just suck it up, huh?

Just because she tried to talk you into it???? Hell no!

Do what YOU want. YOU YOU YOU.
Not what she wants. And if you DO want to do it, do it!
~~
Sooz
-------
"Those in the cheaper seats clap. The rest of you rattle your jewelry." John
Lennon (1940 - 1980) Royal Varieties Performance
~ Dr. Sooz's Bead Links
http://airandearth.netfirms.com/soozlinkslist.html

I'm not a real talker in real life. ah....I guess I
should just suck it up, huh?

All you have to say is "I'm sorry -- no, I can't do it this time." PERIOD. No
explanations. Probably the problem you're having with her is that you
explained too much (out of nervousness) when you first said "No."
~~
Sooz
-------
"Those in the cheaper seats clap. The rest of you rattle your jewelry." John
Lennon (1940 - 1980) Royal Varieties Performance
~ Dr. Sooz's Bead Links
http://airandearth.netfirms.com/soozlinkslist.html

I'm not a real talker in real life. ah....I guess I
should just suck it up, huh?

All you have to say is "I'm sorry -- no, I can't do it this time." PERIOD. No
explanations. Probably the problem you're having with her is that you
explained too much (out of nervousness) when you first said "No."
~~
Sooz
-------
"Those in the cheaper seats clap. The rest of you rattle your jewelry." John
Lennon (1940 - 1980) Royal Varieties Performance
~ Dr. Sooz's Bead Links
http://airandearth.netfirms.com/soozlinkslist.html

Your prices are so freaking low on Justbeads it's scary.

****in' YEAH!
~~
Sooz
-------
"Those in the cheaper seats clap. The rest of you rattle your jewelry." John
Lennon (1940 - 1980) Royal Varieties Performance
~ Dr. Sooz's Bead Links
http://airandearth.netfirms.com/soozlinkslist.html

Your prices are so freaking low on Justbeads it's scary.

****in' YEAH!
~~
Sooz
-------
"Those in the cheaper seats clap. The rest of you rattle your jewelry." John
Lennon (1940 - 1980) Royal Varieties Performance
~ Dr. Sooz's Bead Links
http://airandearth.netfirms.com/soozlinkslist.html

On Sun, 12 Oct 2003 11:25:06 -0400, "csteele"
wrote:

AHH!!! Ok so now it's not that big a deal not to have a ton of beads to
sell and she basically just wants the demo. So, now I *could* do it but,
man, I'm WAY nevous. I'm not a real talker in real life. ah....I guess I
should just suck it up, huh? I think showing how I make my beads/cane could
be really fun. Clay is great and you can make amazing things with it. I
just have to get over these nerves!

Wow! She really gave you the hard sell and quite a bit of
encouragement. BUT if you're not ready, you're not and she likes you
as much as she says she will welcome you and your demo when you *are*
ready whether that be in two weeks or in two months.

Do you have a friend you can practice on and is interested in
learning?

--
Margie
http://www.PictureTrail.com/margiek
My auctions:
http://snurl.com/245y
http://www.justbeads.com/search/ql.cfm?s=upeggedme

On Sun, 12 Oct 2003 11:25:06 -0400, "csteele"
wrote:

AHH!!! Ok so now it's not that big a deal not to have a ton of beads to
sell and she basically just wants the demo. So, now I *could* do it but,
man, I'm WAY nevous. I'm not a real talker in real life. ah....I guess I
should just suck it up, huh? I think showing how I make my beads/cane could
be really fun. Clay is great and you can make amazing things with it. I
just have to get over these nerves!

Wow! She really gave you the hard sell and quite a bit of
encouragement. BUT if you're not ready, you're not and she likes you
as much as she says she will welcome you and your demo when you *are*
ready whether that be in two weeks or in two months.

Do you have a friend you can practice on and is interested in
learning?

--
Margie
http://www.PictureTrail.com/margiek
My auctions:
http://snurl.com/245y
http://www.justbeads.com/search/ql.cfm?s=upeggedme

Your beads are drop dead gorgeous. The tiles are superb. I envy you of
your skill.
Knowing that you make such beautiful things I should not worry about
doing a demo. You cannot fail.
Shirley in UK



In article , csteele
writes
Oh, here is a link to some beads I have for sale this week, so you can have
an idea what I sell.

http://www.justbeads.com/search/ql.cfm?s=art-with-heart

Catherine
csteele wrote in message
...
All the advice on the other post was wonderful! Thanks for posting your
thoughts and experences.

Well, I DID email the bead shop owner and tell her that I couldn't do the
demo because of lack of supply (beads) and and some other minor reasons.
Here is what she replied: (I had a feeling no wouldn't be enough!)

"Catherine: I can't tell you how disappointed I am! I have been telling
some of my customers how beautiful your work is. I am hoping I didn't
overstate my expectations. I would still really like you to reconsider.
All I would really like is to have you come and show how you do your
beads.
I don't expect a professional exhibit/display, inventory or anything like
that. I would just like people to see how different people make their
beads
and jewelry. I was offering for you to sell your art because I cannot
offer
to pay artists to exhibit and I was feeling a little guilty asking people
to
come for free!! I could read the lack of confidence in your email.... I
don't care how long you have been doing the medium -- you are incredibly
talented and I hope you will come to believe that! As a fellow polymer
person, I have looked at your beads online and thought that my things PALE
in comparison! We all have different styles though which is the great
thing
about doing any medium. You aren't ever really in competition with anyone
since all are different and beautiful in your unique way!
Please reconsider -- but if you still do not want to do it, I would
understand. I am looking forward to meeting you when you stop by the
store!"

AHH!!! Ok so now it's not that big a deal not to have a ton of beads to
sell and she basically just wants the demo. So, now I *could* do it but,
man, I'm WAY nevous. I'm not a real talker in real life. ah....I guess I
should just suck it up, huh? I think showing how I make my beads/cane
could
be really fun. Clay is great and you can make amazing things with it. I
just have to get over these nerves!

Like I said before, the only place I have only sold my work is online
(JustBeads). My average price per bead (15 mm round) is $2. I also make
pendants for $10 (sell for usually $12) and some tiles at $20 - $25 or so
for 8. How would I adjust my prices to retail? If I sold my beads in
this
store she would up the price 30%. Should I up the price 30% or was my
starting price too low for retail?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Catherine





--
Shirley Shone

Your beads are drop dead gorgeous. The tiles are superb. I envy you of
your skill.
Knowing that you make such beautiful things I should not worry about
doing a demo. You cannot fail.
Shirley in UK



In article , csteele
writes
Oh, here is a link to some beads I have for sale this week, so you can have
an idea what I sell.

http://www.justbeads.com/search/ql.cfm?s=art-with-heart

Catherine
csteele wrote in message
...
All the advice on the other post was wonderful! Thanks for posting your
thoughts and experences.

Well, I DID email the bead shop owner and tell her that I couldn't do the
demo because of lack of supply (beads) and and some other minor reasons.
Here is what she replied: (I had a feeling no wouldn't be enough!)

"Catherine: I can't tell you how disappointed I am! I have been telling
some of my customers how beautiful your work is. I am hoping I didn't
overstate my expectations. I would still really like you to reconsider.
All I would really like is to have you come and show how you do your
beads.
I don't expect a professional exhibit/display, inventory or anything like
that. I would just like people to see how different people make their
beads
and jewelry. I was offering for you to sell your art because I cannot
offer
to pay artists to exhibit and I was feeling a little guilty asking people
to
come for free!! I could read the lack of confidence in your email.... I
don't care how long you have been doing the medium -- you are incredibly
talented and I hope you will come to believe that! As a fellow polymer
person, I have looked at your beads online and thought that my things PALE
in comparison! We all have different styles though which is the great
thing
about doing any medium. You aren't ever really in competition with anyone
since all are different and beautiful in your unique way!
Please reconsider -- but if you still do not want to do it, I would
understand. I am looking forward to meeting you when you stop by the
store!"

AHH!!! Ok so now it's not that big a deal not to have a ton of beads to
sell and she basically just wants the demo. So, now I *could* do it but,
man, I'm WAY nevous. I'm not a real talker in real life. ah....I guess I
should just suck it up, huh? I think showing how I make my beads/cane
could
be really fun. Clay is great and you can make amazing things with it. I
just have to get over these nerves!

Like I said before, the only place I have only sold my work is online
(JustBeads). My average price per bead (15 mm round) is $2. I also make
pendants for $10 (sell for usually $12) and some tiles at $20 - $25 or so
for 8. How would I adjust my prices to retail? If I sold my beads in
this
store she would up the price 30%. Should I up the price 30% or was my
starting price too low for retail?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Catherine





--
Shirley Shone

Catherine,

Your beads are gorgeous! If you want to do the demo please do
it, I'm sure lots of people would love to watch you work. Don't worry
about not being the chatty type. I've done demos and the people
watching ask questions and the conversation just happens.

On the other hand if you really don't want to do any type of
demo don't do it, and don't let the shop owner pressure you.

take care, Linda (who would love to watch someone make such
beautiful beads!)


On Sun, 12 Oct 2003 11:28:33 -0400, "csteele"
wrote:

Oh, here is a link to some beads I have for sale this week, so you can have
an idea what I sell.

http://www.justbeads.com/search/ql.cfm?s=art-with-heart

Catherine
Vancouver Island, bc.ca (remove 'nospam' to reply)
See samples of my work at: www.members.shaw.ca/deugau