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« Reply #30 on: November 29, 2010, 11:06:18 PM »
At CL there was 19 stands selling B&B products, that was out of 220 stands. Some were not solely B&B but still a lot of competition none the less. I doubt you'd ever be in a position to attend a really big fair and find only 2 or 3 soapmakers, if you do, make the most of it!
Great about the magazine article Lulu, it's funny what can come off the back of something like this.
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« Reply #31 on: November 29, 2010, 11:47:21 PM »
Gosh Corrie, 19 that is a lot but Scotland is a big place.  I had the big guys like yourself, and I reckon you must be catching them up with them by now, 'The BS', The Natural AV,  3 other big boys, and  a few others all with  a lot bigger and prominent stands than me, I was litterally pooping myself  Shocked
But like you said  "it's funny what can come off the back of something like this".  

The feedback I received from this fair from some of the customers was that it now resembled a market/car boot fair selling plastic rubbish imports with only a handlful of really nice, unusual stands.  From what I gleaned, this fair although it used to be really unique most of the good money spending customers would not be returning, a real shame that the organisers have let so much rubbish in, you know the thing bouncy plastic balls - dreadfull.
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« Reply #32 on: November 30, 2010, 12:13:45 AM »
2 things, Scotland is a relatively small place (5m population) and I am most definately small also.
I just had a look at the website for the place you were at, I can see what you mean, there are some very nice looking exhibitors but also a lot of trash. Still you have been and done it and have learned from it and next Xmas you will look for venues better suited to your products, you would have always wondered if you hadn't done it though.
Pitching yourself against the big boys is fine, there are always people who have gotten bored of them and are looking for something new, being confident in your products and competitive in your offer will give customers confidence to buy from you.
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« Reply #33 on: November 30, 2010, 12:24:29 AM »
Very true in what you have said Corrie!

It would have been better at this one it they had seperated it, trash at one end and lovelies at the other end  :mwaha:
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« Reply #34 on: November 30, 2010, 12:55:07 AM »
Quote from: Lulu on November 29, 2010, 08:58:25 PM
Michelle it was at Westpoint in Exeter.  

The biggest problem was that the first two days were only steady not a lot of people due to the weather, and the competition was quite tough due to some really good soapers & skincare stands - 9 of us in total which was quite a lot considering I was told when I booked it that the direct number would be only 3!  The cost of the stand was quite horrific and in due consideration although I did pretty well seeming it was my first I do not think I will need or want to do this one again.

A magazine also wants to write a thingy about me too  Shocked

I must try to find the other pickys as the stand did change quite a bit as that picky doesn't show all the gift sets.


What was really annoying wa some teenagers opening up sealed lip balms and creams!
You are joking I went to Westpoint on Saturday spent a bloomin fortune . I didnt see you there I would have come and said Hello. What a missed opportunity. Where were you down in the craftsection at the end or one of the side stalls?

There was some lovely stuf there wasnt there but as you say some icky stuff too. OIm so sorry I missed your stall
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« Reply #35 on: November 30, 2010, 07:37:24 AM »
THat's a lovely stall, Lulu, and fab news about the mgazine article  :buttrf:
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« Reply #36 on: November 30, 2010, 10:36:48 PM »
Michelle I was thankfully not in the craft section - too blinking cold!  I was in stand F3 next to Treasure trails - damn shame - could of got you selling and rubbing creams on folks as that what the BS were doing - just wished I had collared people at the main door you know in 'The Apprentice' style of selling :mwaha:
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« Reply #37 on: November 30, 2010, 10:52:42 PM »
Lovely stall!

And I know what you mean about the teenagers -  I had exactly the same on the one and only fair I've done so far (got traumatised!)...
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« Reply #38 on: December 01, 2010, 12:19:41 AM »
Yeah, Andy damned annoying isn't it, little so & so's opening up things.  I casually went up and politely said "are you going to buy that seeming you have rubbed it all over yourself - to be greeted by - NO!, but we will come back later and buy any soiled stuff you 'will have'?
That was it any fingering was halted immediately - cheeky buggars!
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« Reply #39 on: December 01, 2010, 12:27:01 AM »
Quote from: Lulu on November 30, 2010, 10:36:48 PM
Michelle I was thankfully not in the craft section - too blinking cold!  I was in stand F3 next to Treasure trails - damn shame - could of got you selling and rubbing creams on folks as that what the BS were doing - just wished I had collared people at the main door you know in 'The Apprentice' style of selling :mwaha:

Aww dont know how I missed your stall I saw Sensual sopas (m&p), herbylicious  and of course the ones in the craft section and another ome in the corner just before the craft bit/ We sopaers always have to look at other peoples stuf dont we/.I would have loved to sniff an teste and ooh ahh to everybody for you.

You will have to let me know next time you are doing a show and wew can meet, themn Il greet lol and bring the punters in.
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« Reply #40 on: December 01, 2010, 12:33:16 AM »
 :mwaha:  Nice one Michelle! Now see I didn't look like the others, and my soaps didn't either which I am very chuffed about  Grin  Nice to be different and thats why I did soo well  angel
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« Reply #41 on: December 01, 2010, 12:40:03 AM »
Its defiantely good too be different Im just disapointed I didnt get to meet you. I didnt know you were there its only 35 miles from me so maybe we wil meet up sometime.

So good you did well. It was a good show though so many people and the diversity of stal was brilliant.
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« Reply #42 on: December 01, 2010, 11:12:56 AM »
well done, at least now you have a feel for it...I think a lot of people are getting disalussioned ( opps spellling) with the 'big boys' and are favouring smaller producers, for quality and that 'personal' touch....so don't be dispondent. :buttrf:
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« Reply #43 on: December 03, 2010, 04:05:40 PM »
Your setup looks wonderful!  Sorry to hear there were so many competitors; I hate that and I'm sure the competitors do to.  So glad it worked out well for you and that you were invited to more events! 
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« Reply #44 on: December 04, 2010, 04:09:36 PM »
Just received this picky from the organisers  Smiley

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