So sorry this has happened to you! It most certainly makes for an uncomfortable situation, doesn't it? I had a co-worker admire my Bow-tuck bag and ask if I'd make her one. When I told her I'd be happy to...for $40...she gulped and said no thanks. But, she does not seem to get concerned over spending more than that on a Vera Bradley bag. LOL
As far as festivals/craft shows go (mentioned by a later poster)...I have noticed at the ones I have been to lately that there really is not much there of worth. I see lots of 'resale' type things but not much that I would want to spend my money on.