I definitely understand the let down of having other vendors selling similar things and seeing it directly hurt your sales 😢 I’ve only recently had that happen and it was so frustrating! Keep up the good work though and congrats on all the Etsy success!!
My last market was a complete flop because there were at least 6 booths that had crochet. It was so disappointing! And the booth fee was $100. It was terrible! They invited us to the next event and I soundly declined and offered some feedback.
That sounds terrible! I'm sorry that happened. The hosts of these markets are not doing a good job with spreading us out and only allowing a couple in. Hopefully your feedback helps them figure it out!
I really think your Etsy is going to be the best investment of your time. Going to a few successful shows will help you get reactions, etc. It is great to have your sister with you. You are so cute together. I think markets are a gamble. You did fairly well, considering they did not do a proper set up and separate like booths. To me they aren't paying attention to their vendors needs and that is a mistake. Being a near washout is very hard and you went way past that! I've had that happen. It's really aggravating when people are studying your work to copy it and have the gall to stand and say, I can make that. So rude. I hope this next market is exciting for you.
Thank you! It was definitely a good learning experience. Markets really are a gamble and this is my first year doing them. I'm hoping the next market is better, but if not, I know to put all my energy into Etsy!
I definitely understand the let down of having other vendors selling similar things and seeing it directly hurt your sales 😢 I’ve only recently had that happen and it was so frustrating! Keep up the good work though and congrats on all the Etsy success!!
It was a first for me too and definitely a little upsetting! I'm hoping the next one is a little different. Thank you!!
My last market was a complete flop because there were at least 6 booths that had crochet. It was so disappointing! And the booth fee was $100. It was terrible! They invited us to the next event and I soundly declined and offered some feedback.
That sounds terrible! I'm sorry that happened. The hosts of these markets are not doing a good job with spreading us out and only allowing a couple in. Hopefully your feedback helps them figure it out!
I think we are all having a crappy time selling at markets this year but you’re doing great with your Etsy
Thank you! Hopefully next year is a bit better for everyone
I really think your Etsy is going to be the best investment of your time. Going to a few successful shows will help you get reactions, etc. It is great to have your sister with you. You are so cute together. I think markets are a gamble. You did fairly well, considering they did not do a proper set up and separate like booths. To me they aren't paying attention to their vendors needs and that is a mistake. Being a near washout is very hard and you went way past that! I've had that happen. It's really aggravating when people are studying your work to copy it and have the gall to stand and say, I can make that. So rude. I hope this next market is exciting for you.
Thank you! It was definitely a good learning experience. Markets really are a gamble and this is my first year doing them. I'm hoping the next market is better, but if not, I know to put all my energy into Etsy!
Hi kait I was wondering where you got your 4 tier metal white shelf from? I am having no luck on finding anything close to it.
@maryberg6832 Hi! I got it at Walmart a couple years ago so I'm not sure if they still sell it. It was in the laundry/ storage section of the store!
My Walmart has them. I just bought two more a few weeks ago. They’re great and inexpensive (around $16)
@@karynbrunton5094 awesome! Yes, I definitely love mine 😁