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General Category => General Scroll Saw Talk => Topic started by: Dawie on May 16, 2011, 02:59:35 pm

Title: Had my first proper sale yesterday.
Post by: Dawie on May 16, 2011, 02:59:35 pm: Hi guys/gals
Yesterday morning I had a table set up at our church to sell stuff after the service. This is the first time I ever did this. It went well and also received some orders. The people were asking how often I was going to do this. So need to check with our youth pastor to see if I could do it maybe say 4-6 times a year. I split the profit between our building fond and meself. Was quite surprised at what I made.
Had many positive responses.
David
Title: Re: Had my first proper sale yesterday.
Post by: ChuckD on May 16, 2011, 04:08:15 pm: Good show
Title: Re: Had my first proper sale yesterday.
Post by: cameronj on May 16, 2011, 05:12:53 pm: Well done, David. That reminds me of my first show many years ago. It was at the public school where my kids went. Both the teachers and parents were impressed with the crafts (simple at that time) and sales were good.
That inspired me to do more projects that were more difficult and I could charge more for.
Keep at it.
Jim
Title: Re: Had my first proper sale yesterday.
Post by: dunk on May 17, 2011, 12:14:37 am: (http://www.northeastshooters.com/vbulletin/images/smilies/this_thread_is_worthless_without_pics.gif)

No offense intended...but Pics would be so kewl Congrats on a successful day!
Title: Re: Had my first proper sale yesterday.
Post by: Dawie on May 17, 2011, 02:21:47 am: Quote from: dunk on May 17, 2011, 12:14:37 am
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No offense intended...but Pics would be so kewl Congrats on a successful day!

So true Dunk just that I forgot my camera at home. Promise to post pics next time round.

David.
Title: Re: Had my first proper sale yesterday.
Post by: dunk on May 17, 2011, 10:56:17 am: Looking forward to those pics next go round. Glad you were not offended.
Title: Re: Had my first proper sale yesterday.
Post by: TripleB on May 18, 2011, 10:50:48 pm: Congrats David! on a successful first show, I am hoping for the same type of results if I ever do one! It's got to be a great ego boost to know that others actually appreciate the hard work, and the many hours devoted to producing a quality piece of work that others are willing to pay you for. Cash in hand is a wonderful reward.

A toast! "To many more successful shows"!

Again Congrats!
Bob
Title: Re: Had my first proper sale yesterday.
Post by: bettyswood on May 21, 2011, 05:46:36 pm: I have had the best luck with sales with my church. There is a church bowling league and I brought all my items around Christmas time (with permission from the league and bowling ally) and they about cleaned me out. Also there is a seniors group that meets once a month and I was the "entertainment" with my wood items and again the sales were wonderful and I got some special orders. People from these kind of private shows still call for items.