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

Wed Aug 8 16:09:16 UTC 2012

Hi Miranda, I'm not sure what the money reader apt that my friend who has an 
Iphone 4S is called. I know that it works pretty good since I have seen a 
few demos of it. You have to make sure that the camra is pointed in the 
right direct direction in order for it to work.
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 11:13 PM
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Going as a vendor to craft shows,farmer's 
markets, ETC independently

> 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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