[Nfb-krafters-korner] Going as a vendor to craft shows, farmer's markets, ETC independently

Wed Aug 8 06:13:27 UTC 2012

Hi Kendra,
Thank you so much for your ideas! I think we have local crafting events in
our city, and we do indeed have good public transportation and paratransit
services. I'll probably stay local for now since I'm just starting out so
I'm set with transport.
I do also have a friend who is also crafting to raise money for a trip she
is taking with the same charity, so I may ask her if she'd mind me tagging
along with her to a few craft fairs.
I do have an iPhone, and I can pick up the LookTell Money reader app. Is
that the one you're referring to?
Thanks again, and have a great week!

In Christ, Miranda

-----Original Message-----
From: nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Kendra Schaber
Sent: Wednesday, August 08, 2012 1:51 AM
To: List for blind crafters and artists
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Going as a vendor to craft shows,
farmer's markets, ETC independently

Hi Miranda, you could try orgunizing each color of the item on its own
display or section of a display depending on the room that you have to work
with. You might want to put braille/print conbination lables on them like
maybe braille/print combination price tags for example. You can have a bag
and/or cash regester to hold the money that you get. A cash regester will
help you keep your bills orgunized. If you went the bag route, you might
want to have sepret bags for each bill amount or fold each bill amount as
you get them from the perchises. A money reader or if you have an Iphone 4S,
there is a good money reader apt on it to help you with reading your bills
while you are orgunizing them. As for finding your booth, that can be a
challenge for you. I would map out the location ahead of time because they
are often wide open spaces that are easy to get lost in. You might want an
expert to help you map out the best route. I can't help you much for
transportation other than to figure out whether there is public
transportation that is going to the market. If there is public
transportation, then you can map out the route to and back ahead of the
sale. If there isn't a good bus route and you are signed up for the local
door-to-door service, then feel free to use that option. If you don't have
public transportation avalable to you, there are still a few options that I
can think of for you. If you are working with another crafter, try
car-pulling with them. If you are not working with another crafter or can't
car-pull with them, try asking a family member or a friend to drive you. You
might have to hire a driver if you can't get a friend or family member to
drive you. I would only use a cab as a last resort. You can try out the
ideas that work best for you and throw the ones that don't out. They are
just my ideas that might help you. I hope that they help!
Kendra
----- Original Message -----
From: "Miranda B." <knownoflove at gmail.com>
To: "'List for blind crafters and artists'" <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2012 9:19 PM
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Going as a vendor to craft shows,farmer's
markets, ETC independently

> Hi Kendra,
> I'm thinking of the possibility of selling crafts at a craft fair.
> Thanks, and have a great week!
>
> In Christ, Miranda
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Kendra 
> Schaber
> Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2012 7:21 PM
> To: List for blind crafters and artists
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Going as a vendor to craft shows, 
> farmer's markets, ETC independently
>
> Hi Miranda, are you talking about selling your crafts in a craft fair 
> or just visiting a craft fair?
> Kendra
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Miranda B." <knownoflove at gmail.com>
> To: <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2012 10:03 AM
> Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Going as a vendor to craft 
> shows,farmer's markets, ETC independently
>
>
>> Hi,
>>
>> I know I'm only beginning/exploring, but as part of my process of 
>> exploration I'm wondering if anyone has any tips about going to craft 
>> fairs, craft shows, farmer's markets, flea markets, ETC independently?
>> I know it's probably more fun to go with friends, but when that's not 
>> possible I'd like some ideas please. I have gone to local homeschool 
>> events and set up a booth for my private voice studio, so I'm 
>> familiar with paying a booth fee, advertising, ETC.
>>
>>
>>
>> Also, any good pricing tips or any items you find sell well during 
>> certain times of year would be greatly appreciated. Basicly, any tips 
>> on this matter would be appreciated!
>>
>> Thanks in advance, and have a great week!
>>
>>
>>
>> In Christ, Miranda
>>
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