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  1. 3rd February 2014, 08:37 AM #1
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    Default Gotta meet the market

    Been very busy of late getting pens ready for the market. I did one on Saturday at my new markets at Redcliffe. A reasonable crowd flow and a fairly reasonable day. The stylus pens seem to be a hit at the moment, but I have a few little extras to add next time - something slightly different. I got a lot of interest with my business cards and one commission. Hopefully, the number of people who took business cards will result in a bit of work down the track. The cheaper pens seem to be the best sellers along with pen sets in wooden boxes. I made the mistake of not taking up the offer of EFTPOS and I could have sold more. I wont make the mistake next time

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    Stand looks great - if anything will sell pens, that will !

    These days EFTPOS is an absolute must. If you have an iPhone, there is a gadget that converts it into an EFTPOS terminal. Might be the cheaper option in the long run?
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    Like this:

    Tip: Your shop can use a smartphone instead of an EFTPOS terminal - BIT

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    Well done Greg, the table looks good.
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    Hi Mate
    EFTPOS is very handy, I am currently using PAY PAL on both IPAD and IPHONE and it works a treat.

    Your stand looks great , suggest burgundy table covering, the wood stands out more and also looks richer

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    What was the cost of EFTPOS?
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    Good luck Greg, looks good, Amos
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    Great stall !


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    Nice presentation and am sure the quality of pens
    was first class.

    However give consideration to the placement of the tablecloth
    next time by ensuring the drop is even. One high and one low
    looks sloppy. It really does stand out.

    Hope your sales continue.

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    Great display there Greg!!!

    Hope everything goes well for you!!!
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    Thanks everyone for the comments. I noticed the table cloth later. Burgundy will look classier. I have an iPhone and an iPad although I would have to hook up the donga to get internet on the iPad. How do you use pay pal as a form of eft pos?
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    Great stuff Greg I can imagine Redcliffe to be a bit of a tough Market being as its More of a quiet spot , Your getting first hand experience of how strangers appreciate your work, and that is invaluable Time will tell you if you are on the right track ! cheers ~ John
    G'day all !Enjoy your stay !!!
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    Looks good well spread out.

    An interesting point re-Eftpos and Pay Pal and the replies were great also. What about direct deposit if people are so into mobile phones iPad's and not carrying cash surely they can use THEIR mobile phone and transfer funds on the spot. Would that work??
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    Quote Originally Posted by wheelinround View Post
    Looks good well spread out.

    An interesting point re-Eftpos and Pay Pal and the replies were great also. What about direct deposit if people are so into mobile phones iPad's and not carrying cash surely they can use THEIR mobile phone and transfer funds on the spot. Would that work??

    How can you verify that the funds are in your account.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Christos View Post
    How can you verify that the funds are in your account.
    Use your own mobile phone, iPad.
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