tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4664224430545967661.post4277021670984387013..comments2023-10-20T09:12:09.752-05:00Comments on Fiona and Twig: What's a girl to do?Anne Loryshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06586805595011675799noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4664224430545967661.post-21605061638111776692009-09-15T09:29:45.620-05:002009-09-15T09:29:45.620-05:00I'm just so happy to have found your blog - gr...I'm just so happy to have found your blog - great name! I wish you the best of luck and lots of sales.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10848081682033156847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4664224430545967661.post-10433826420234221702009-09-07T11:49:20.283-05:002009-09-07T11:49:20.283-05:00Marta, you are so right. Again. You're making ...Marta, you are so right. Again. You're making a habit of this! I do SO appreciate your logical, practical advice. It is a good mall, one of the best in the area. No-brainer, I guess. Hopefully I haven't dilly-dallied around so long now that I have to wait for another space to open up!Anne Loryshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06586805595011675799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4664224430545967661.post-83268741055043083252009-09-07T11:46:22.093-05:002009-09-07T11:46:22.093-05:00Hi Gail...both are open 7 days a week. I'm bui...Hi Gail...both are open 7 days a week. I'm building my inventory at lightning speed, so it would appear that I'm almost ready, appear being the operative word. ;-)<br />Have a fantastic week!Anne Loryshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06586805595011675799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4664224430545967661.post-2171119401873874672009-09-07T08:28:26.157-05:002009-09-07T08:28:26.157-05:00Choose the one with the most traffic! Doesn't ...Choose the one with the most traffic! Doesn't matter how good your booth is if no one see's it!<br />Theothertheresatime worn interiorshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13355684540657164949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4664224430545967661.post-12040461080504900722009-09-06T22:20:32.607-05:002009-09-06T22:20:32.607-05:0010x10 is a nice space for starting out especially ...10x10 is a nice space for starting out especially if you have hanging air space or walls. A couple of ? to consider...How far is it from home and how different or similar is my stuff and prices compared to the other vendors. Rent? I dunno...my Sis pays $100 for 10x10 in NewBraunfels..location, location, location. Hang in there...you'll know when it's right...SueSue McPeakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04927975578544675345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4664224430545967661.post-57972291211295539022009-09-06T21:39:51.529-05:002009-09-06T21:39:51.529-05:00Hello Annie:
I do recommend strongly to get you...Hello Annie:<br /> I do recommend strongly to get your feet wet. I kind of like option #1. About your want of expresing yourself via your booth space I don't think allowing a third party to use and display your items as they pleased around the store will work for you. It's not a single child thing or controlling issues, I myself love having the choice of merchandising however I want, plus once you get more inventory it will be easier to keep track of everything, also once the costumers get to know your stuff they will be able to find you. You just may become their best seller and that will give you the push to venture into bigger and more spaces. The terms on your #1 choice seem to be perfect for somebody trying to get into the business, actually rents are much higher around where I live. You want to be in a shop that is well establish, with excellent and friendly costumer service. Have you ever shop with them before? How would you rate the shop? Remember, location, costumer service, quality of vendors and traffic. Get into a shop known for the great stuff they carry. Once you become well known you will become the one to follow, no matter where you go they will come. A three month lease is not too long by any means, sometimes it takes longer to stick. It took me 3 years as a dealer in a mall and 11 years as a shop owner. NO FEAR, blessings, Marta.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4664224430545967661.post-46327703753540220142009-09-06T18:55:21.912-05:002009-09-06T18:55:21.912-05:00Anne... I would say #1, however you didn't men...Anne... I would say #1, however you didn't mention, are they both 7 days a week? It sort of sounds like #2 might only be weekends?<br />Locally, we have peddler's malls. Lots of variety of stuff. 8x10 for 120. 2% commission, not really sure about the lease situation. Most spaces are always full. I'm assuming you have a lot of stuff in inventory?<br />My friend Cathy and I are going to a show in October, it's the only one we do. <br />Good luck with your decision. I hope some more people chime in with great advice!<br />gail<br />ps hope you're having a good/safe weekend!gail@myrepurposedlifehttp://www.myrepurposedlife.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com