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« on: September 04, 2008, 10:53:39 PM » |
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I've decided to do my first craft fair in Southport in a just over a week. I have no idea what to expect. Does anyone have any tips or pointers for me on the day?
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« Reply #1 on: September 04, 2008, 10:56:27 PM » |
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ooh, there was at least one thread on that very recently, trying to remember what it was, might have been Joy asking about it...... will have to check back through the threads
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« Reply #2 on: September 04, 2008, 11:03:15 PM » |
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Take a good selection of coins for a cash float - there is a thread somewhere LLL will probably find it.
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« Reply #3 on: September 04, 2008, 11:05:58 PM » |
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I think this was it - http://www.forum.fresholi.co.uk/index.php/topic,2793.0.html
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« Reply #4 on: September 04, 2008, 11:09:03 PM » |
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This is the one I was thinking of - it's linked from that one LLL.
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« Reply #6 on: September 05, 2008, 11:55:32 AM » |
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oh bummer, sorry about that
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« Reply #7 on: September 05, 2008, 05:18:57 PM » |
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Few tips to add:
Get some comfortable shoes.
Get a chair.
Take a book to note how much money you take on the day as well as noting down potential customers.
Have some printed material about your company.
Don't display too many products on the table as customers will not be able to focus on the products.
Good luck. Let us know how you got on.
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« Reply #8 on: September 05, 2008, 05:54:11 PM » |
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Thanks all. Great tips. i hope it goes well. I'll let you know how I get on and I'll take some pictures too.
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« Reply #9 on: September 06, 2008, 10:42:20 AM » |
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Do customers expect bags to carry items in?
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« Reply #10 on: September 06, 2008, 10:56:14 AM » |
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Do customers expect bags to carry items in? Yes, unless they have some. |
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« Reply #11 on: September 06, 2008, 11:47:41 AM » |
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But don't worry if you don't have any carrier bags - if people are going to a Craft Fair they should take a bag with them.
Have some tissue to wrap goods though, and/or some paper bags, I often buy a few from my local friendly corner shop.
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« Reply #12 on: September 07, 2008, 12:51:57 PM » |
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I put out samples of some of the product for people to try. I does help them decide to buy if they can smell or try it on.
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« Reply #13 on: September 16, 2008, 06:33:27 PM » |
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I've decided to do my first craft fair in Southport in a just over a week. Just wondering if you have attended the craft fair and how it all went. DH is trying to get me into a craft fair at his place of work but I have not attended any for youngs and I am a bit unsure. |
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« Reply #14 on: September 16, 2008, 07:03:50 PM » |
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The craft fair was a little disappointing in the end. The main problem was that the average age of visitor was about 50. My products are aimed at the younger 20-30 year old market. Secondly visitor numbers were low. There weren't many busy tables.
I did pick up quite a few pointers and had a nice day out. I will try it again and improve on my display and marketing material for next time.
Here's a pic the only one we took before the batteries ran out.
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