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Bill P

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Christmas Bazaar
« on: November 23, 2010, 01:15:23 pm »
I suspect craft shows and the like aren?t for me.  First, in preparation for the show, I spent a couple of months making things that I thought would sell, rather than things I was in the mood to cut (my bad, I know).  Then, being worried that I wouldn?t have enough things for the show, I turned down a couple of end-of-season golf dates.  Insert heavy sigh here.

So, I go to the Christmas Bazaar with 7 clocks, 3 shelves, 5 crosses, 1 Nativity scene, 34 ornaments, and 10 cutting boards (still convinced I didn?t have enough).  Invest in a nice cover for my table, built a fake wall to display those things that hang up, make signs and stuff, etc.

I spent 10 hours at the Bazaar and sold 3 cutting boards, 1 clock, and 1 cross.  Didn?t sell any ornaments because the guy to my left was selling handmade ceramic ornaments for 50 cents each.

So, back to just enjoying myself.

Bill

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Re: Christmas Bazaar
« Reply #1 on: November 23, 2010, 03:42:27 pm »
Bill, I know where you are coming from. I had the same experience just this weekend and sold 1 key chain. I am back to the real world now and is once again cutting what I want and enjoy doing.
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Re: Christmas Bazaar
« Reply #2 on: November 23, 2010, 06:25:18 pm »
I  am glad that I just do it as a hobby. It would be nice to make some to support the tools I would like. But I found out years ago.. Most people will not pay for quality or the skill you have. So enjoy yourself and make lots of saw dust.

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Re: Christmas Bazaar
« Reply #3 on: December 07, 2010, 11:26:43 pm »
I like doing it for the hobby.If I happen to sell something, then thats just extra.You can't base your love for the hobby on a price tag.When it becomes a job, then its not fun anymore.Dave

 

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