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

Sun Aug 12 02:10:16 UTC 2012

Hi, I wasn't sure if it was just called Money Reader or something else. 
Thank you!
Kendra
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Brandy W" <ballstobooks at gmail.com>
To: "List for blind crafters and artists" <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Saturday, August 11, 2012 3:48 PM
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Going as a vendor to craft shows,farmer's 
markets, ETC independently


> 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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