Sometimes Customer Comments make a show - Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Message Board

Jediscroller · 09-13-2009, 12:33 PM

I did the first day of a 2 day fair yesterday. It was a mediocre day sales-wise. This was mainly due to lousy weather so I can't complain. My sales for day 1 were comparable to years past. The highlight of the day though was a woman who came into my booth. She said how she was so excited to see unique crafts instead of "nothing but jewelry." She spent $100 in my booth and I know she bought a couple of items from an artist down the way from me. Her excitement was a treat.

I also had a couple of show promoters come and ask me if I'd be willing to do their show in October. The funny part is, I've tried for several years to get into this show and have never gotten in. I think I need to relook at my jury photos as they were thrilled when I said I thought that weekend was available for me.

All in all it was a terrific day. Didn't get rich but made enough to pay my bills and eat for another week and still have today to go (weather forecast is excellent for today, sunny, dry and 80).

Jim McDonald · 09-13-2009, 12:38 PM

You got a warm feeling and something in the cashbox. Not a bad day IMHO.

Has to make you feel better about your choices.

dragyn · 09-13-2009, 12:40 PM

MAkes it feel like it really is worth while doesn't it. God on you and I hope you do twice as well in the cash box and three times as well in the warm and fuzzy department!

scrollpup · 09-13-2009, 12:59 PM

I had the same experience yesterday Kevin (except I didn't make any money

).
Casey and I rushed like crazy to get from his out of town football game to the county fairgrounds to enter our families scrollsaw portraits.We beat the deadline with 20 minutes to spare, but the ladies that checked our pictures in were just head over heels about them.They had never seen scrolled pics before. I was really proud when one lady asked Casey "You did this?". He is so shy, he blushed a little and said "yes". I almost laughed!

Congrats on drumming up some new business and good luck today on sales.

Are you selling any pipes there?

Jerry

wood-n-things · 09-13-2009, 02:55 PM

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Are you selling any pipes there?

Pssst hey Jerry there back in the corner under the hemp blanket...Right next to the brownies...Shhhhh

Kevin..Good for you it does make ya feel all warm and fuzzy when someone pays that kind of compliment...

Jediscroller · 09-14-2009, 12:05 AM

All in all, it turned out to be a decent show. Most of the crafters I talked to did as well or better than in years past so that's a good sign.
Today I received another big treat. Carole (handibunny) showed up with her husband and introduced herself. We gabbed quite a bit and I'm very happy to add another online friend that I've met in person. She's a great lady and I thoroughly enjoyed talking her ear off, hehehehe.

handibunny · 09-14-2009, 12:37 AM

Well, Kevin, I enjoyed meeting you too, and seeing all the great stuff in your booth. I think you're the first online friend that I've met in person, but I hope not the last. Enjoyed chatting and hearing all the "inside" stuff.

Hope to see you next week at the Pumpkin festival.

Haggard3230 · 09-14-2009, 01:14 AM

Nice going Kevin, good comments always help.

JohnB · 09-14-2009, 02:02 AM

G'day Kev,
Good onya mate.
Nice comments feed the soul, but nice cash feeds the stomach LOL

The Ladies take on jewellery seems right for this side of the world as well.
My Daughter makes Jewellery, using only Stirling silver and gemstones, and she has a hard time explaining why people should pay more for hers than the other 10 stalls that use wire and glass.

Mike Crosa · 09-14-2009, 03:26 AM

John tell her to tell them that with hers, their ears won't turn green.

09-13-2009, 12:33 PM	#1
Jediscroller American Crafstman Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Galaxy far, far away Posts: 3,174 Blog Entries: 5	Sometimes Customer Comments make a show I did the first day of a 2 day fair yesterday. It was a mediocre day sales-wise. This was mainly due to lousy weather so I can't complain. My sales for day 1 were comparable to years past. The highlight of the day though was a woman who came into my booth. She said how she was so excited to see unique crafts instead of "nothing but jewelry." She spent $100 in my booth and I know she bought a couple of items from an artist down the way from me. Her excitement was a treat. I also had a couple of show promoters come and ask me if I'd be willing to do their show in October. The funny part is, I've tried for several years to get into this show and have never gotten in. I think I need to relook at my jury photos as they were thrilled when I said I thought that weekend was available for me. All in all it was a terrific day. Didn't get rich but made enough to pay my bills and eat for another week and still have today to go (weather forecast is excellent for today, sunny, dry and 80). __________________ Kevin Scrollsaw Patterns Online Making holes in wood with an EX-30, Craftsman 16" VS, Dremel 1680 and 1671

09-13-2009, 12:38 PM	#2
Jim McDonald Workin' for the Weekend Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: On the Other Side of the Monitor Posts: 946 Blog Entries: 6	You got a warm feeling and something in the cashbox. Not a bad day IMHO. Has to make you feel better about your choices. __________________ Jim Exuberance can be corrected; dullness is incurable. --E. Deters "Political Correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end."

09-13-2009, 12:40 PM	#3
dragyn Local Goofball! Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,669	MAkes it feel like it really is worth while doesn't it. God on you and I hope you do twice as well in the cash box and three times as well in the warm and fuzzy department! __________________ Dragyn (Oh my! Another Mike! ) It's a good thing my head is attached to my ... ... Has anyone seen my head?!?

09-13-2009, 12:59 PM	#4
scrollpup Avatar by Casey Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Hot Springs,Arkansas Posts: 1,732	I had the same experience yesterday Kevin (except I didn't make any money ). Casey and I rushed like crazy to get from his out of town football game to the county fairgrounds to enter our families scrollsaw portraits.We beat the deadline with 20 minutes to spare, but the ladies that checked our pictures in were just head over heels about them.They had never seen scrolled pics before. I was really proud when one lady asked Casey "You did this?". He is so shy, he blushed a little and said "yes". I almost laughed! Congrats on drumming up some new business and good luck today on sales. Are you selling any pipes there? Jerry __________________ Two wrongs don't make a right....they just even the score...

09-14-2009, 12:05 AM	#6
Jediscroller American Crafstman Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Galaxy far, far away Posts: 3,174 Blog Entries: 5	All in all, it turned out to be a decent show. Most of the crafters I talked to did as well or better than in years past so that's a good sign. Today I received another big treat. Carole (handibunny) showed up with her husband and introduced herself. We gabbed quite a bit and I'm very happy to add another online friend that I've met in person. She's a great lady and I thoroughly enjoyed talking her ear off, hehehehe. __________________ Kevin Scrollsaw Patterns Online Making holes in wood with an EX-30, Craftsman 16" VS, Dremel 1680 and 1671

09-14-2009, 12:37 AM	#7
handibunny Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: NY Posts: 364	Well, Kevin, I enjoyed meeting you too, and seeing all the great stuff in your booth. I think you're the first online friend that I've met in person, but I hope not the last. Enjoyed chatting and hearing all the "inside" stuff. Hope to see you next week at the Pumpkin festival. __________________ Carole Follow me on my blog: www.scrollsawbowls.blogspot.com

09-14-2009, 01:14 AM	#8
Haggard3230 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Riverton, KS on Route 66 Posts: 2,720	Nice going Kevin, good comments always help. __________________ Merle SSG US Army Retired. merlehobbs@yahoo.com

09-14-2009, 02:02 AM	#9
JohnB 1 Tin Soldier Rides Away Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Kalgoorlie, Western Australia Posts: 4,860	G'day Kev, Good onya mate. Nice comments feed the soul, but nice cash feeds the stomach LOL The Ladies take on jewellery seems right for this side of the world as well. My Daughter makes Jewellery, using only Stirling silver and gemstones, and she has a hard time explaining why people should pay more for hers than the other 10 stalls that use wire and glass. __________________ Regards John "The Golden Mile" I got holes in both of my shoes Well I'm a walking case of the blues Saw a dollar yesterday But the wind blew it away Some of my Stuff Retired Medically Unfit WA Police Officers

09-14-2009, 03:26 AM	#10
Mike Crosa Land Locked Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Ocala, FL Posts: 1,695	John tell her to tell them that with hers, their ears won't turn green. __________________ Mike C. Hawk G4

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