Monday, May 25, 2020

Duplicates

I read an article the other day giving hints for selling crocheted items at fairs or markets. One of the suggestions was that it's a mistake to just have one of everything because people often ask if you have the same thing in a different size or colour. I think it's a valid point, even though it's impossible to predict what visitors to a market will ask for!

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  1. These are gorgeous and I'm sure they will be a hit 👍👍👍

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  2. That’s what I’ve found on the rare occasions I do a market. The trick is to take a notebook with you and offer to do custom orders. It makes you look as if you’ve got a thriving business!!! I had a lovely lady once who was prepared to pay a good price for two beaded motifs (in rings) and I kept her informed of progress throughout. I’d only got one on the stand and she wanted identical ones for twin grandkids.

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    1. You’re right, I could always answer - no, but I’ll make you one.

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  3. They're beautiful! I admire people who can take orders for crafted items. I lose interest when I have something that has to be done, and it usually takes me two to three times longer to make it. I much prefer making things that I'm inspired to finish.

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    1. It can take away the shine if the order is not something you feel like doing!

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  4. You must be able to make these with your eyes shut now, lol, they are gorgeous.
    Briony
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  5. I used to get very energized by putting my tatting out there for people to purchase. Now, I just get tired thinking about how much work it all is for the little bit of money. If you figure out how to keep your energy up, please share!

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    1. I’ll let you know after the markets reopen!

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