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Old 03-18-2010, 07:08 AM
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Dear Mrsj82
My DH & I have done craft shows for over 20 years now. Each show is different as to what sales or not. But some suggestions - be sure to display your items in different heights. I make stuffed animals from old clothing and coats along with sewn items (aprons, bibs, quilts, etc..) My husband makes Marshmallow Shooters. We display on tables with tableclothes going to ground in order to cover our overstock we keep underneath in see thru tubs. Our quilted items and shooters are on metal grids which allows us a variety of displaying options.
We found the biggest boost to our sales was to be friendly and sincere to everyone we come in contact with. Greet everyone that comes by your booth with a big smile and be sure to have something to work on while you are there. Customers love to see what you are doing and that you are actually the artist making the items.
Surprisingly, some of our best customers are the other vendors and many have now become dear close friends to us.
Go with the intentions of having a really good time and you will.
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