Michael Hult
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- Paynton Saskatchewan Canada
Its that farmers market/ flea market/ trade show time of year. What do you find sells great??
food seems to be always selling,, maybe i need to get me a chuck wagon
I guess I should have been more specific. What woodworking items have you guys and gals had success selling?
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Think this way. The customer buys benefits - what the item does for them. We sell the item, but we also need to provide the benefits - and state them upfront. People rarely buy things just to have them. Think about what motivates you to open your wallet. What obstacles does a seller to you have to overcome? Market and position accordingly.
I believe the majority of people at craft fairs/flea market settings, tend to buy most of the stuff on impulse.
Things that catch their eye, and ofcourse, inexpensive.
I only speak of my experience as both a flea market vendor for 6 dozen years and from shopping in fairs with my wife, friends and family.
(I put myself through college selling reconditioned 8 track/LP/cassette boxes. I did it for 4 years until my supply went dead then tried electronics, which didnt work. I did sell boxes and boxes of cassette tapes and other small items, but never the big ticket items)
Ok well I'll start it off. I have sold quite a few Kids picnic tables and a few flower pots. I think its more of a season thing up here though. Everyone is excited for summer after a long drawn out winter and cooler than normal spring! lol
If an entry fee is 300 dollars, I think if you dont sell 3 times that amount, you are losing money.