Hi I am really new to FArmers markets so new in fact i havent been a vendor at one yet lol, Our market starts in may and I am starting to put together crafts to sell. I dont know very much about markets I shop at them all the time but thats about it. This is something i have wanted to do for a very long time and finally its reality. I would love advice and any information as i go along that would help me not to fall flat on my face.
Right now my cottage crafts will range from herbal decor items to girls clothing (summer dresses, dress up clothes etc) I want to eventually move on to soaps and candles once i have more money and already have solid products that sell well. I have a lot of ideas for garden pots and other garden decor items really my items will have variety and appeal to different people which i am hoping is the key to making this work.
Shannon
Right now my cottage crafts will range from herbal decor items to girls clothing (summer dresses, dress up clothes etc) I want to eventually move on to soaps and candles once i have more money and already have solid products that sell well. I have a lot of ideas for garden pots and other garden decor items really my items will have variety and appeal to different people which i am hoping is the key to making this work.
Shannon
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on Feb. 12, 2008 at 3:09 PM
First, let me say welcome! We are glad you are here!
Second I'll say please read the post about relationship marketing - then begin to brainstorm your ideas. Post them and we'll help you develop them. Farmer's markets are based on relationship marketing.
Third I will give you the caution I give all new vendors - Don't underprice your items! It is tempting to price low so you think you'll sell more. But infact, that usually translates into more work (to produce more) and less profit. Charge more than what it cost you to make the item (or buy it) and factor in your time. When people see a cheap price they think cheap product. When your prices match the items value you are actually giving value to your items. Do the math and charge what you need to make it worth the effort - you may only sell four items vs, six but you'll be making a profit and you'll find the experience more rewarding instead of "Why am I doing this?" LOL
Post your questions on the board and we'll try to answer them.
Second I'll say please read the post about relationship marketing - then begin to brainstorm your ideas. Post them and we'll help you develop them. Farmer's markets are based on relationship marketing.
Third I will give you the caution I give all new vendors - Don't underprice your items! It is tempting to price low so you think you'll sell more. But infact, that usually translates into more work (to produce more) and less profit. Charge more than what it cost you to make the item (or buy it) and factor in your time. When people see a cheap price they think cheap product. When your prices match the items value you are actually giving value to your items. Do the math and charge what you need to make it worth the effort - you may only sell four items vs, six but you'll be making a profit and you'll find the experience more rewarding instead of "Why am I doing this?" LOL
Post your questions on the board and we'll try to answer them.
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on Feb. 27, 2008 at 11:00 AM
Have you checked out our posts on displays and relationship based marketing - they can help you get off to a good start! Let us know your ideas!
Buy Tupperware Online! www.my.tupperware.ca/robinhill
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