Snowy Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 Well, I did my first craft fair last night. It was late night shopping in our village and they always have a few stalls on the car park. I am exhausted today, worked until 5pm yesterday then spent 3 hours stood in a cold, windy car park with the stall. And I only sold 2 bags I feel so fed up today Oh well, I think the other stall holders felt the same though, there were a lot of people out, but not many buying, unless it was tombola or raffle tickets. I also took a huge teddy with me and did a 'Guess the name of the bear' for 50p - proceeds for BHWT. That did quite well so am pleased about that. Also managed to sell a few baby toys for BHWT. AND the photographer from the Harborough Mail took the Bears picture with a couple of children and asked about BHWT - so hopefully there will be some publicity! So it was worth it after all Never mind, maybe I'll give it another go at a 'proper' craft fair before I give up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 Oh Snowy, don't be disheartened! Your bags are wonderful!! Give it a bit of time and your customer base will grow! Great news about the BHWT!!! Spread the word........! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 I have said it before & I will say it again. Your bags are divine & you should sell them on eBay. Do them on a fixed price basis.........they will go like hot cakes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 Ebay is so much more comfortable than a draughty car park Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 Well done Snowy for braving the cold. Will you let us know if you end up in the local paper? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura & CTB Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 Good on you for giving it a try Snowy - not really the weather for it is it?? Ebay sounds like it would be great for you - and dont give up - I love my chicken bag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 So sorry that it didn't go too well Snowy, but at least you raised a lot of awareness for the BHWT. By the way, I'm not having a good time with my website selling my stuff either and I'm seriously considering closing the whole things down as business has been so bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tenzin Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 Hey Snowy , it's better to wear out than " rust , you've given it ago Could you post a link for these bags , prices ect please . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tenzin Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 Just looked at your link and there very nice bags How much was the one at the bottom that says sold on the link ? What sort of time per bag do they take to make , im really interested in crafts ect They'd sell really well down the KINGS ROAD in Chelsea IMO or an arts and crafts type of shop , really lovely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 You're bags are wonderful Snowy - I'm so sorry you had a poor evening, wrong place, wrong time perhaps. I think you should go down the Ebay route as well....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 Its the same at car boot sales my mum tells me. "Trouble is these days people want something for nothing" (her words ) Better luck next time Snowy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted December 6, 2007 Author Share Posted December 6, 2007 Thank you all! I get disheartened very easily if you haven't already guessed, good to come on here for some good feedback! You are lovely You are right, I think it was the wrong time and place, one lady said she wanted a bag and proceeded to give me 40p for it and was most disgusted when i told her it was actually £10! It took me 4 hours to make! 40p! And I felt guilty! Oh dear, Never mind, I only make them because I enjoy it, if they sell it's a bonus Will give ebay a try. And I have got several orders for bags in different colourways so not all negative. You are all so lovely, what would I do without you. Oh dear, too much vino, going to bed now .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 40p? ........ you shouldn't feel guilty, I think I might have told her where to go.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 I have said it before & I will say it again.Your bags are divine & you should sell them on eBay. Do them on a fixed price basis.........they will go like hot cakes I agree!! The Chicken bag that I "won" in the BHWT auction always causes a stir! I have been stopped twice and asked about it. If you had some business cards that I could give out....... 40p!! I can't get my breath. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 40p ! I'm shocked! Some people will try anything, won't they! Don't give up, Snowy! Your bags are fab and your prices don't show just how much effort you put into making them either so don't feel guilty about that silly woman! You'll sell loads on ebay . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitchHazel Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 Those bags are lovely Snowy. Definitely wrong time/wrong place. You need an outlet where people aren't expecting cheap second hand bargains. Maybe a "proper" craft fair? Or advertise on somewhere like the RIver Cottage Forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 Oh dear Snowy, sorry to hear you had a bad time of it. Stick to ebay and build up your website (good idea of Witchhazels to advertise on other forums too, INEBG perhaps?) your bags are lovely A few years ago a friend and I did a stall at Bewdley market at the beginning of December. We got there for 7.30am and at the end of the day had about £2 each in profit as well as cold hands and feet You are right, people want something for nothing, probably why freecycle works! 40p for a bag! The bloomin' cotton costs more than that, cheeky wotsit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenlover Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 Had a look at your bags, they are lovely, and you can tell just by looking at them , how much work has gone into them, im pretty sure if you ebay them they will go like gold dust, stick with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aunty e Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 They're amazing! I do a lot of sewing, and couldn't make bags look as pretty as yours (though I do a mean theatrical costume). I've emailed you... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
