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

[Blindhands at aol.com]

I am not saying a totally blind person can not do this on their own, but it 
 is helpful if you have a friend or share a table at a show.  Then you have 
 someone to help keep an eye on your merchandise, borrow their eyes if 
someone  writes a check or watch the table when you need a potty break.
 
With a place that is crowded like a craft show all venders need to be  
careful that their items are not stolen. 
 
We had someone that stole a piece of jewelry from one of our crafters that  
rented a table in Dallas at our Craft Show.
 
Joyce  Kane
_www.KraftersKorner.org_ (http://www.krafterskorner.org/) 
Blindhands at AOL.com   

 
In a message dated 8/8/2012 1:51:33 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
Baltimore777 at comcast.net writes:

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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