Thread: my first market

Going by the photos it looks like you had a great selection to choose from and not just limited to pens. I think for our hobby markets like these are better suited (Made It Yourself) sort of gets that Arts and Crafts feel about it instead of the cheepy markets feel. Not that theres anything wrong with that as I know a couple of guys who also do rather well at these markets too.
Good to see that you have had some invites too that sounds promising and I hope you done well on the day.

Cheers
Tony.

Sensational set up Troy, great range of items as well. No wonder you've done well. This is something I could model myself on if I were to go to market. Awesome job

Looks good Troy,plenty of variety not overcrowded,and seems well balanced ,the raised sections add dimension and life to your setup ,can't see how you could have done better
Cheers ~ John

Really good looking setup Troy, glad to hear you went well.

Great display Troy !. Did you end up selling much ?. I am working toward having enough stock to give the local markets a bash in the near future. Trouble is, most people that go to the markets up here have about $20 in their pocket

Very nice setup. Looks like you had a little something for everyone. Good selection and inventory. Hope things went well. Thanks for showing.

Originally Posted by Pariss

Great display Troy !. Did you end up selling much ?. I am working toward having enough stock to give the local markets a bash in the near future. Trouble is, most people that go to the markets up here have about $20 in their pocket

thanks guys yeah had a great day suprised myself at the people that went to this market as i had mentioned it was at a basketball stadium and there even was a $2 entry fee that got donated to charity i just got a email thanking me for particapating and they had door numbers of 747 people from 830 till 1230
and parriss try looking for a market that does handmade stuff only they come with minds that you pay for quality handmade stuff

I like the display, looks good with adequate variety of items to sell.

I especially like the perspex display stand for your pendants at the left of your table. Did you make that yourself? Can you give some details please.

Peter.

Originally Posted by Sturdee

I like the display, looks good with adequate variety of items to sell.

I especially like the perspex display stand for your pendants at the left of your table. Did you make that yourself? Can you give some details please.

Peter.

hey peter
sorry no details available i borrowed them from a friend shes had them for a few years and she doesnt think they still available only those big huge torso thing

Troy,
Any chance off a breakdown of items sold.
What was most popular?
Did low priced items move better?
Women or men - who bought, who looked?
Did you get orders for special colour or type?

Don't want to appear too nosey, but this helps the decision process on what to make, what to build up stock on, and what to leave out.

Regards, Ned Black

You might add some small bright lights on stalks, shining down to pick up the colour and grain.

Also add what was your completion? Other pen makers or woodys there

Originally Posted by rusel

Also add what was your completion? Other pen makers or woodys there

there was one other turner there he also had some pens
i actually showed him to make pens back when he used to be a member of our local club i noticed a heap of his slimlines overpriced and i noticed that the finish on them was only reasonable and shaped too thick from what i thought other than that alot of kiddies clothes and sewn goods and beaded jewelery

Really good set up Troy. Glad you has a good day. Now you'll become a market junkie and have to keep turning fast to supply the stall.