I walked around a big antique store here in AZ yesterday for a couple of hours (found a few great finds too!). I realized while I was in there that I was just skipping a lot of the booths that were overly messy, and were set up with no rhyme or reason. Also yes, those walled off booths are a bit of a turn off. If I want to dig I will go to Goodwill (found a few great finds there yesterday as well :D ).
Great advice! I always enjoy your helpful videos and I always learn something! Thank you! I also was tickled to see your doggie coming down the stairs and hearing his pitter-pats! ♥
I've been practicing the Swedish Art of Death Cleaning - its getting rid of stuf from 60yo on. All my yard sales were successful. My last, The Grand Sale, most of my antique smalls sold to a booth dealer at slash prices.. Now I'm thking Esty for selling "the good stuf" Your wonderful tips gives me confidence abt a booth w a pc of painted furniture or 2!
Thank you so much for these videos they are been so helpful I’m just opening a booth and I have no experience whatsoever I know it’s funny I shouldn’t even be starting But I’ve always like vintage shopping and drifting and all the 9 yards
Yep! There was a booth where I was yesterday that had all these old postcards on a shelf. They were neatly organized, but I couldn't find prices anywhere! I make junk journals and I probably would have bought some if I had known the price. That caused that booth to lose a sale.
But nothing is more frustrating to me than the tag that says “NFS” ugh. I offered to purchase an unmarked shelf that was just sitting on the floor and the owner said “oh well I think I’m gonna keep that for display” it made me question everything else in the store and I left.
I thought I had alot of inventory. Until I movrd into my booth and I dont have alot. But things need to sell before I go get more. ( only day 2 of ownership)
It’s tough… unfortunately it happens. Outside of locking up your small, valuable items in a locked case, there’s not much you can do. Of course, make sure your mall is also doing what they can-keeping eyes on things, attracting a high level customer base, and having employees walking the floor throughout the day
Generally, commission is anywhere from 8-15%. It depends on your rent rate, often a larger commission means a smaller rent rate. Just be sure to factor that 15% into your prices! As someone who owned a store for 2 years also and had vendors, I know it’s a lot of work and money to keep a store running, so taking a percentage is fair-as long as they are doing the work of giving you a great mall in return!!
I walked around a big antique store here in AZ yesterday for a couple of hours (found a few great finds too!). I realized while I was in there that I was just skipping a lot of the booths that were overly messy, and were set up with no rhyme or reason. Also yes, those walled off booths are a bit of a turn off. If I want to dig I will go to Goodwill (found a few great finds there yesterday as well :D ).
Yes! It’s a real turn off to a lot of buyers
To the visitor, some booths are like trying to change clothes in a phone booth - way too tight for me or the poor merchandise packed in like sardines.
Great advice! I always enjoy your helpful videos and I always learn something! Thank you! I also was tickled to see your doggie coming down the stairs and hearing his pitter-pats! ♥
Yep, he was glad to make an appearance :) Thanks for watching!!
I've been practicing the Swedish Art of Death Cleaning - its getting rid of stuf from 60yo on. All my yard sales were successful. My last, The Grand Sale, most of my antique smalls sold to a booth dealer at slash prices.. Now I'm thking Esty for selling "the good stuf" Your wonderful tips gives me confidence abt a booth w a pc of painted furniture or 2!
Yay! I’m so glad!
Agree! If I can’t get to the price tag….I move on. Cluttered booths are a turn off.
I agree… I do not like to climb over things or have to find someone to help me reach something too high.
This was super helpful… I need to redo my booth and make sure price tags are easy to get to and items are easy to get off the shelf!
Great! So glad :)
Thank you so much for these videos they are been so helpful I’m just opening a booth and I have no experience whatsoever I know it’s funny I shouldn’t even be starting But I’ve always like vintage shopping and drifting and all the 9 yards
You got this! I'm so glad you're giving it a go :)
Yes, people shop for FUN. It should be easy and enjoyable. Most people don't want to dig for things.
Very helpful info,Ty xxx
So many times, I've been in booths where the price tags are missing.
I know…it’s so frustrating as a customer!
Yep! There was a booth where I was yesterday that had all these old postcards on a shelf. They were neatly organized, but I couldn't find prices anywhere! I make junk journals and I probably would have bought some if I had known the price. That caused that booth to lose a sale.
More good info. Thank you!❤️
You’re so welcome!
But nothing is more frustrating to me than the tag that says “NFS” ugh. I offered to purchase an unmarked shelf that was just sitting on the floor and the owner said “oh well I think I’m gonna keep that for display” it made me question everything else in the store and I left.
I saw a lot of that yesterday while shopping. It's kind of a buzz kill. lol
I thought I had alot of inventory. Until I movrd into my booth and I dont have alot. But things need to sell before I go get more. ( only day 2 of ownership)
Newbie gratefulness....so scared to take the lease plunge...!
It’s a big step… starting with a small space helps!
More great information!
Awesome! So glad it’s helpful!
Great ideas. Some photo examples would be helpful.
You may find this video heua-cam.com/video/i-30jUpiXagl/v-deo.htmlpful :)
@@LostFoundDecor Thank you! I have really enjoyed your videos. I just opened my booth yesterday and worked on it all day today.
Got it. Fill it - dont clutter it. 👍
Great series.
How do I prevent theft in my booth?
It’s tough… unfortunately it happens. Outside of locking up your small, valuable items in a locked case, there’s not much you can do. Of course, make sure your mall is also doing what they can-keeping eyes on things, attracting a high level customer base, and having employees walking the floor throughout the day
Is 15% fair for the owner to take from my sales?
Generally, commission is anywhere from 8-15%. It depends on your rent rate, often a larger commission means a smaller rent rate. Just be sure to factor that 15% into your prices! As someone who owned a store for 2 years also and had vendors, I know it’s a lot of work and money to keep a store running, so taking a percentage is fair-as long as they are doing the work of giving you a great mall in return!!
@@LostFoundDecor thank you for the response!! Much appreciated! You are so helpful. I may be doing your boot camp soon! 😀
Doggie! 😍😆