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Topic: First Craft fair  (Read 4586 times)
Naddy
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« on: September 04, 2008, 10:53:39 PM »
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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lululiz
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« Reply #1 on: September 04, 2008, 10:56:27 PM »
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 »
Take a good selection of coins for a cash float - there is a thread somewhere LLL will probably find it.
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lululiz
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« Reply #3 on: September 04, 2008, 11:05:58 PM »
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 »
This is the one I was thinking of - it's linked from that one LLL.
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« Reply #5 on: September 05, 2008, 10:20:03 AM »
Aw... Nadine can't see the first one yet  Sad
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lululiz
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« Reply #6 on: September 05, 2008, 11:55:32 AM »
oh bummer, sorry about that
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Naddy
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« Reply #7 on: September 05, 2008, 05:54:11 PM »
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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Naddy
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« Reply #8 on: September 06, 2008, 10:42:20 AM »
Do customers expect bags to carry items in?
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« Reply #9 on: September 06, 2008, 11:47:41 AM »
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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andykim
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« Reply #10 on: September 07, 2008, 12:51:57 PM »
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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Naddy
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« Reply #11 on: September 16, 2008, 07:03:50 PM »
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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Naddy
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« Reply #12 on: September 16, 2008, 07:05:37 PM »
Sorry here it is:

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« Reply #13 on: September 16, 2008, 07:19:26 PM »
Shame it was disappointing for you Nadine - but Craft Fairs can be so variable, your next one could be just the opposite.
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penny71
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« Reply #14 on: September 16, 2008, 07:29:17 PM »
All good experience Nadine, were you selling the hair products? maybe look more locally Huh?, I thought Chorlton in the past, quite a lot of people who are into more natural /spiritual/hippy dippy lifestyles (y'know with Unicorn Grocery and such likes on Beech Road) and also more african/afro carbibean people too :buttrf:
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