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

Sat Aug 11 22:48:48 UTC 2012

It is called money reader and works on all the phones.

Sent from my iPhone

On Aug 8, 2012, at 12:09 PM, "Kendra Schaber" <Baltimore777 at comcast.net> wrote:

> 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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