I'm late with my post today due to having an early start at the BrisStyle market this morning. I was going to share my display but as per usual I forgot my camera - maybe another time!
So instead I thought I'd share some observations in regards to the markets:
So instead I thought I'd share some observations in regards to the markets:
- The smaller the items you are selling the more display materials you will need (I have a big suitcase full).
- The more individual items you have the longer it takes you to set up, and pack up afterward.
- People will still ask you if you made everything even though the market is advertised as being hand made only.
- You have to keep re-arranging your display - people never put things back properly.
- What may be popular at one market won't even get looked at at the next.
- People are more likely to buy when they have friends to encourage them.
- People start asking questions about your product just when you've quickly popped away from your stall and have another stall holder keeping an eye on it for you.
- The more people standing at your stall the more other people are interested in looking.
- Its amazing how tiring it can be sitting (or standing) in one spot for several hours smiling at people and talking about your product.
- Stall holders at Designer/Handmade markets are a great bunch of people!
I would love to see your comments on my list, and would especially love it if you have any of your own to add.
3 comments:
A great idea to share your ideas. Markets appear to have universally similar customer behaviour. Look, touch, say something,pick another, say something , walk away, comeback and maybe repeat the scenario and suddendly at the last minute as you are packing up they want to buy :))
I think all your observations are spot on, although I haven't noticed about buying when friends encourage. Will be more observant next time. Yeah, if a friend or 2 comes by, I usually beg them to stay longer so it makes my booth look busy. And I tell them to pose as shoppers so I can take a few booth shots for future show apps. :)
Thereas
Be prepared to swap w/other vendors! I have been to many shows w/very few people & I always love to check out the other vendors. So I usually have an item of 2 that I want & will buy after I sell some items. To my surprise, many vendors will partake in an even exchange... I have acquired many items at craft shows from other vendors w/out paying a cent by exchanging items of mutual price!
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