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Nicholas · 02-13-2010, 12:11 AM

I have a craft show at the end of this month and was curious what everyone thought about Christmas ornaments for a February show. I can't decide if I should take them or not. This is my first show this year and 2nd overall since October 2009. Thanks.

wood-n-things · 02-13-2010, 12:26 AM

The worst that can happen is you will take them home. If you don't take them you won't sell them and I can promise you that!

Be sure to have contact information out there....business cards or flyers or both.

marshall · 02-13-2010, 02:41 AM

It sure wont hurt to try , you'll never know ........

JohnB · 02-13-2010, 03:07 AM

G'day Nicholas,
If you have enough other stock, it can't hurt. The worst that can happen is you have a head start on the Xmas fairs.

DWSudekum · 02-13-2010, 04:15 AM

Put out your best Christmas Ornaments and as suggested before if you have enough of the other items that are not Christmas oriented you should be ok. Having a wide variety of items will show your skill. Have your contact information available and be available to answer any questions. Good luck with your show.

DW

Janette · 02-13-2010, 04:17 AM

I agree, take them...and don't mark them down. I'm sure people will ask if they're on sale because it's Feb...but you can always sell them next year if they don't go.

Nicholas · 02-13-2010, 10:07 AM

Thanks everyone for the advice. I will take them.

Forester21 · 02-13-2010, 11:25 AM

I don't do many shows outside of the Christmas season, but when I do I take my Christmas ornaments along, and will sell a surprising number of them. So - yes, I would take them!
T

Paladin · 02-13-2010, 11:46 AM

I did one show last year in the spring, and one in the summer...and sold a few ornaments at both of them. I would take them as long as you have room.

Dragon · 02-13-2010, 11:46 AM

I see Christmas Ornaments year 'round at craft fairs.
Diane

02-13-2010, 12:11 AM	#1
Nicholas Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 38	craft show question I have a craft show at the end of this month and was curious what everyone thought about Christmas ornaments for a February show. I can't decide if I should take them or not. This is my first show this year and 2nd overall since October 2009. Thanks.

02-13-2010, 12:26 AM	#2
wood-n-things Behave Yourself..I can't. Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Hamilton, Montana Posts: 8,205 Blog Entries: 1	The worst that can happen is you will take them home. If you don't take them you won't sell them and I can promise you that! Be sure to have contact information out there....business cards or flyers or both. __________________ The Mike There's nothing wrong with revenge - it's the best way to get even ! - Archie Bunker Mike's Wood-n-Things Festival Network Online Find Craft Shows in Your Area & Nationally Click here

02-13-2010, 02:41 AM	#3
marshall Just love Being Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Jonesboro Arkansas { USA } Posts: 2,810	It sure wont hurt to try , you'll never know ........ __________________ Usually busier than a cat in a sandbox !!!!!!!!!!! { Dewalt 788 only }

02-13-2010, 03:07 AM	#4
JohnB 1 Tin Soldier Rides Away Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Kalgoorlie, Western Australia Posts: 5,769	G'day Nicholas, If you have enough other stock, it can't hurt. The worst that can happen is you have a head start on the Xmas fairs. __________________ Regards John "The Golden Mile" *"It's not PINK, it's a lightish Red"* Some of my Stuff Retired Medically Unfit WA Police Officers

02-13-2010, 04:17 AM	#6
Janette Intarsia Moderator Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Eugene, Oregon Posts: 2,471 Blog Entries: 4	I agree, take them...and don't mark them down. I'm sure people will ask if they're on sale because it's Feb...but you can always sell them next year if they don't go. __________________ Janette www.square-designs.com

02-13-2010, 04:15 AM	#5
DWSudekum Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 638	Put out your best Christmas Ornaments and as suggested before if you have enough of the other items that are not Christmas oriented you should be ok. Having a wide variety of items will show your skill. Have your contact information available and be available to answer any questions. Good luck with your show. DW

02-13-2010, 10:07 AM	#7
Nicholas Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 38	Thanks everyone for the advice. I will take them.

02-13-2010, 11:25 AM	#8
Forester21 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,797	I don't do many shows outside of the Christmas season, but when I do I take my Christmas ornaments along, and will sell a surprising number of them. So - yes, I would take them! T __________________ Theresa http://WoodNGoods.etsy.com http://woodngoods.blogspot.com

02-13-2010, 11:46 AM	#9
Paladin Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Elburn, Illinois Posts: 84	I did one show last year in the spring, and one in the summer...and sold a few ornaments at both of them. I would take them as long as you have room.

02-13-2010, 11:46 AM	#10
Dragon scroller and moderator Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Chertsey, Quebec, Canada Posts: 2,565	I see Christmas Ornaments year 'round at craft fairs. Diane __________________ Dragon Owner of a Dewalt 788 PuffityDragon on AFSP

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