Originally Posted by jaciqltznok
Originally Posted by fabric_fancy
i've been thinking about selling fabric online and at local shows.
the main reason i'm thinking about it is because fabric prices are so high and i'd like to buy it wholesale for me to use and then sell some off to cover costs and make a few bucks (nothing major).
i think if you're looking to make serious money from selling fabric and quit your day job you might want to wait and see what happens over the next year or so before you jump in.
sounds like an EASY thing to do right?? NOT, most wholesalers require a minimum opening order of $2,000 or more now..with continuing orders totaling another $2,000 through out the year!
then there is the biz/tax ID, filing the taxes, trust me, it sounds like fun...but it is a huge headache at the end of the day!
I am in the process of closing my online store and still have $40K in inventory to move some how!
i'm already a self employed artist so this would just be an add on part of my existing business.
the $4000 a year or so is not a problem for me.
i work full time as an artist and have the assets to support the that kind of out lay.