I'm just curious, when you do a typical show, how many pieces do you typically have on display? I'm thinking more in terms of vessels and bowls not pens or small items.
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How much do you take to a show?
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I always take more than I display. I try to keep the display simple and neat, to many items seems to overwhelm shoppers.
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Ditto on Fred.
Keep the display uncrowded. When you sell a few pieces put others in the place.
At least one person I know used to leave an obviously vacant spot so customers would think something sold.
Keep the display uncrowded. When you sell a few pieces put others in the place.
At least one person I know used to leave an obviously vacant spot so customers would think something sold.
john lucas
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Al ONe of the artists I used to photograph for had a piece that his wife wanted and wouldn't let him sell. It was spectacular. He would take it to shows and put a sold sign on it.
Well, I keep as much on the shelves as possible, but since many of my bowls are similar sizes, they stack well. Maybe 200 plus pieces. I like to have some of every thing. Not sure about the empty space thing, some might think 'oh this must be good because much has sold', while others are like 'oh, all the good stuff must be gone'. No telling which will work. I have noticed that people seem to come in waves, one stops, then a couple of others stop to see what the first one is looking at, then they drift off.... Some like to see the booth empty for easier viewing, some like to see the vendor in the booth. I always had a chair in a back corner, so slightly visible, and I would stand up when some one comes in. Selling is more of an art than drying wood....
robo hippy
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All good points! I'd love to get to where I could have 200 items on display! Right now I'd say I probably have 20-30 bowls or platters out with 2 or 3 dozen smaller items. Along this same line, about what would you consider the "average shelf life" of your typical piece? I've been around a few woodworkers who almost try to give an item away if it's been for sale more than 5 months. On the other side, I picked up an item to studt in a gentleman's booth that was almost 3 years old and still looking g for a home.
Some pieces, if I really like them, I will wait till I get my price. Some if I don't like them and they stay around too long, I will drop the price till it sells. Of course, when it finally does sell, most of the time it is to some one who would pay any price for it because they love it so much.... You just never know.
Lots of variety helps to sell because it draws more people into the booth.
robo hippy
Lots of variety helps to sell because it draws more people into the booth.
robo hippy