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| KatyCrafter | Posted: Mar 03 2006, 19:54 |
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So, those of you who sells your crafts, where do you sell them? Do you use eBay? |
| Heidijw | Posted: Mar 03 2006, 22:06 |
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My friend and I have been doing craft fairs for a couple of years - some are great, others no good at all!! Very variable and it's hard to tell the good from the bad in advance! I sell a lot through word of mouth now I've been here for a while (although about to move again). Open House sales are great as there is no overheads. We're hoping to develop the internet side of things this year - hope to be well stocked by Sept/Oct time for Xmas. Heidi |
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| tarnia | Posted: Mar 03 2006, 23:29 |
| I have been selling for the last 10 years at my local WI Market;they are now called 'Country Markets'. These are a good bet if you have one in your area, you dont pay for a table but pay a small amount to become a 'shareholder'. When I joined mine in 1997 it cost all of 5p! I have also started a Creative Co-op in Eastbourne,we organize and run our own fairs,which cuts out the 'middleman';and keeps down costs! |
| Andreea Florisca | Posted: Mar 04 2006, 18:30 |
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I tried ebay (not very good at all but depends on your craft), craft fairs (very much varies depending on what you sell), I now have a website, and am looking at selling to shops in Edinburgh where I am based. I think this might be a good area for Make to perhaps go into - helping artisans and crafters sell their work to shops etc. I know there are plenty of websites like this for artists, which act as a middle-ground between the galleries and artists - but nothing like that for any craft (that I've seen). Andreea Florisca |
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| rhodgkiss2001 | Posted: Mar 16 2006, 10:41 |
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Hello, I have a shop on Ebay and agree that it hasn't worked for me. There are so many crafters on ebay and some of them practically give their 'cards' away so you really have to stand out to make any money. I introduced the fimo people that are listed as Bride and Groom toppers. I made smaller versions and put these on cards. They sell for £5.99 and people seem happy with that price. now I am trying out my website and hope to get more sales that way. I am still working full time in an office so the more sales I get the sooner I can leave  .www.sugar-and-spice.uk.com |
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| Sammade | Posted: Mar 20 2006, 04:20 |
| Try selling online at www.etsy.com. It is a site dedicated to the buying and selling of handmade goods. You can open a shop for free, it costs approximately 5p ($0.10 american) to post an item and they take a minimal percentage of your selling price for commission (3.5%). | |
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| Administrator | Posted: Mar 20 2006, 09:57 |
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Or, if you can wait until April, we'll be doing the same here. |
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| raspberry bloom | Posted: Mar 20 2006, 13:11 |
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Hi, I sell online via my website. I have also put a few things ebay, but that wasn't that good for us. I will also be attending lots of craft and gift fayres throughout the year. We are in Bournemouth next week for the spring fair.Fingers crossed that goes well. |
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| KatyCrafter | Posted: Mar 20 2006, 20:35 |
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Good idea. I get some people through to my site, but like the idea that I can reach a wider audience. I look forward to seeing how your selling spot works out. When are you planning to launch it? |
| naomihbl | Posted: Mar 22 2006, 16:03 |
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Hi everyone, I've just become a member of Make! I have my own website selling scrapbooking & cardmaking supplies. I also sell a range of gorgeous novelty gifts, money boxes, games & clocks. |
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| Administrator | Posted: Mar 22 2006, 17:16 |
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Katy, All things being well and with a good wind behind us, the marketplace will launch in a fortnight. |
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| squeeks | Posted: Oct 13 2006, 10:48 |
| Hi there. The selling of cards is my hot topic as I am feeling very miffed at the mo.Last week was the schools fete. After helping with preparations all week I set up my cards only to find 2 others. After much time and effort making all my cards I sold 1 ! I was really upset and I feel on the verge of giving up. Last year I sold quite a few and raised quite a bit for various local charity groups but now I am wondering if it is worth all the effort if no one wants my cards! I feel I would be better off selling off my equipment on ebay to try to recoup some money and keeping the cards that I have done for my own personal use. As you can possibly tell I am very p****d off ! |
| clarexx | Posted: Oct 13 2006, 13:12 |
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I sell my cards through a website that I set up, till now I haven't had a single sale but I refuse to give up. I have just started selling twice a week at my local market & that is beginning to pick up now. I sell both cards & the equipment & I find I get more sales this way. At craft fairs I find I sell between 15 & 20 cards. My biggest earner though is craft parties at my own home. |
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| LenaMarie | Posted: Oct 18 2006, 00:13 |
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Hi I have tried Ebay and for bags it doesn't work very well. Some I have sold to a price I am happy with but most not! People need to touch things like that. The bags I have sold on ebay have had very good responce though and I have had some orders comming out of it. The dog clothes I make has been easier to sell on E-bay then the bags but it is still not worth the effort. Now I am having a small shop/workshop where I make my things and have time to do my digitizing which is my main thing/sale. I don't have my own website but sell my embroideryfiles thru bfc-creations.com since a short time back. That works well, thank God! I am doing this for a living without any other work to bring income and it isn't any easy ways if you ask me. Good Luck and share your experiance! Have a lovely day LenaMarie LMdesign |
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| Betty. | Posted: Oct 18 2006, 05:53 |
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I sell jewellery at a local regular craft fair which I also run - its only small - about 8 stalls in a small town - and the number of customers vary greatly. My problem is getting stall holders which is really difficult as I will only take proper craft stalls and try not to duplicate. I also do "jewellery parties" which works well. Betty |
| 4D Design | Posted: Jan 12 2007, 14:58 |
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Does anyone use craft fairs to sell ? I am being offered a table in Nottingham next week and it would be helpful to know if anyone has any experience.. |
| Heidijw | Posted: Jan 13 2007, 08:13 |
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I've sold at craft fairs for the last 4 years - and unfortunately it is nearly impossible these days to know if it will be a "good one" or not!!! They are very variable - even the long established ones. HAving said that - they are so much fun!! And if you do have a good day, a real confidence boost. The thing with craft fairs is perseverance - one bad one doesn't mean the next one will be. If its not costing you much money I would definately say go for it!! |
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| marian | Posted: Jan 16 2007, 16:28 |
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Sounds like it should be quite fun any way well worth having a go if you get the oportunity. |
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| Betty. | Posted: Jan 16 2007, 21:37 |
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Yes I agree, craft fairs are fun - great place to meet people - customers and especially the other stall holders who are full of ideas etc. They can often depend on the weather, what else is on in the area or even an important football match on TV!!!!! |
| marian | Posted: Jan 17 2007, 09:44 |
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Of course football takes the priority for all men!! Good oportunity for us to get out on our own and do craft fairs etc!! |
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| Normandie Scrapper | Posted: Jan 17 2007, 14:53 |
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I found great success going to small £5 a day craft shows in little villages. These often attracted sellers who were just hobbyists with only a small range of products. If you are selling your crafts as a proper business then you should be able to put on a professional looking display which will stand out way above the other sellers. In those days I was a glass painter specialising in candle lamps, and with loads of candles alight it could look very impressive in a dark hall. I also found that the village customers didn`t think hand made craft items were overpriced , I guess nowadays living in the Dorset countryside is expensive. I`m not saying that you will take the same sort of money as you would at a county show, but I regularly took £100 to £200 at some £5 shows. I also have only taken £100 at some shows costing £200 in the past! |
| josiet | Posted: Feb 02 2007, 17:48 |
| Hello - new to the site. I'm organising a craft fair in Arlington, East Sussex this spring and would appreciate your feedback on what sort of price craft sellers might be prepared to pay for a 6ft table. It would be in a marquee alongside the village hall where an art exhibition would also be running, plus the church, almost next door will have the flower exhibition on. This all started 2 years ago as an art exhibition to run alongside the flower festival and we have had great success with sales so I want to open up to homemade crafts too. It's an unknown quantity as far as crafts are concerned, there is no way of knowing how many visitors we'll attract. It's over a bank holiday weekend and will have lots of local advertising. I'm thinking between £5 and £10 a day or £20 for all three days for this first year. What do you think? |
| Silverthistlebeads | Posted: Feb 27 2007, 23:41 |
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I think it should be a little more, I'm paying £20 for a 6ft table in Edinburgh in June, and its only the second that has been organised so far. I missed out on the first one so going to use that to take a look and see how it goes etc etc. You've been running for a couple of years and you've had success so there is no reason why it wouldnt do as well. Francesca |
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| jennifer3 | Posted: Mar 01 2007, 15:06 |
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Hi, I sell at craft fairs, through our website and at local galleries. Each one comes with it`s own problems. The craft fairs are getting harder due to the rise of imported products and many organisers still allow this. I do bead shows which tend to do better and lampworked beads are more appreciated but sometimes the smaller craft fairs are the best. I never pay more than £100 for a table so avoid all the NEC and other big fairs, because i can never garauntee getting the returns. The website does well if it is constantly promoted through every show I do, through internet links and marketing and word and mouth. The galleries also come with their own problems of pricing and constantly asking for pieces that are bespoke for their particular collections. I work as well as make glass jewellery and the jewellery takes up most of my spare time...which is limited as I also have a 2 year old son I wouldn`t have it any other way but it is hard work making and promoting your handcrafted work...keep at it |
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| wroughton shows | Posted: Apr 08 2007, 19:16 |
| Just wondered if anyone would be interested in TWO NEW CRAFT EVENTS at the Science Museum, Wroughton (nr Swindon), Wilts? 4th & 5th AUGUST 2007 - Classic Car show with NEW CRAFT VILLAGE where designers and craftsmen are invited to offer their unique goods and services! Last year over 900 classic vehicle exhibits, this year is a two day show and will be bigger and better! New this year - slot car racing, classic car auction and a 'silent grand prix' (adult pedal car racing!) in aid of British Heart Foundation. Pitches (100 in total) are all outdoor but large, ie 5mx5m or 15'x15' (£50 per weekend)and 10mx10m or 30'x30'(£70 per weekend). There is also a 50% reduction (making the small pitch only £25 for the weekend) if you are demonstrating your craft/skill. More info, downloadable booking forms, online payment facility etc at www.wroughtonclassic.org.uk 25th to 28th OCTOBER 2007, same venue. CHRISTMAS GIFTS & CRAFTS SHOW. Fantastic new show with 100 trade pitches aims to become established, high quality event that will become an annual showpiece for artists, craftsmen, designers and individually selected, more exclusive, businesses. Show will include fashion show of prom dresses and evening wear. Pitches are 6mx2m or 12'x6', all indoors and again space only (no tables etc) costing £150 for the four days (minimum of 50% deposit + post dated cheques for remainder required with booking form). More info, forms, online payment facility etc: www.wroughtonshow.co.uk but hurry, only few pitches left for this show! If anyone would like to know more, email me at wroughtonshow@tiscali.co.uk or call me on 07747 804487 - would love to hear from you! best wishes Jo |
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