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

[River Woman]

theft is a very real problem at all craft shows. People work in teams - one 
or two will get your attention, while another one or two do the stealing. 
You definitely need a person to help out  in my opinion.

Lynda Lambert
River Road Studio, Since 1976
Village of Wurtemburg, PA 16117

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----- Original Message ----- 
From: <Blindhands at aol.com>
To: <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, August 08, 2012 7:38 PM
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Going as a vendor to craft shows,farmer's 
markets, ...


>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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