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Customer Tips For Selling Crafts

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Do you enjoy buying handmade crafts?

Have you ever wandered through a craft show and thought, that person would sell so much more of her products if only she would...? Do you ever wish you could give some friendly tips from a customer's point of view?

Please use the form below to submit your tips on how to sell your crafts from a customer's perspective. Some information you may want to include:

  • As a customer, what specific advice would you give to professional crafters about making a great impression on their customers?
  • What are the most common mistakes professional crafters make when selling crafts?
  • What makes a craft booth really stand out from the crowd in a positive way?
  • What makes you decide to buy or not buy?

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What Other Visitors Have Said

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Sell Well-Made Crafts with a Purpose or Function  starstarstarstarstar
The first thing that catches a customer's eye is a booth that is setup so it is easy to see the merchandise. Sellers, stick to one or two types of crafts....

Why I buy what I buy  starstarstarstar
When selling at a craft show probably the most important thing is to make sure that your merchandise is clearly visible. If they can't see it, they won'...

What Makes a Buyer Select Your Craft Booth  starstarstarstar
I love craft shows. I go to every one that is within 30 miles. I look for unique things that I can display in my home or give as gifts.

What draws ...

When Selling Crafts, Bigger is Not Necessarily Better  starstarstarstar
Any seller of merchandise, whether it is crafts or other goods, should be very aware these days that the average buyer is facing tough economic times, just ...

Craft Business vs. Hobby  Not rated yet
If you want your hobby to bring more business, you need to look more business-like. For example, many shows I go to have very tiny booths and those booths ...

What You Do, Do It Well  Not rated yet
First of all, sell good quality items. Nothing makes me want to rip out my hair more than an AMAZING idea with a lousy follow-through. Even if the rest ...

My Opinions on Selling Crafts  Not rated yet
I enjoy crafts and craft shows. Although I do not buy items at craft shows very often, the types of things I am interested in are things to decorate my ...

Unique, Affordable and Quality Crafts Appeal to Me  Not rated yet
As others have indicated, I love craft shows and attend as many as possible, especially around the holidays. I can usually find unique gifts at craft ...

Craft Booth Customer Tips  Not rated yet
As a customer I look for stalls that are approachable. The vendor simply saying hello is very important.

The stalls also benefit from not being too ...

Customers Buy with a Theme in Mind  Not rated yet
Customers will often buy items that fit into a decorating theme they have already established at home. They also have this in mind if they are planning ...

Selling a Customer on Your Crafts  Not rated yet
I love going to craft fairs exhibits! I usually spend way more money than I plan on, but it's worth it. When I walk around, the booths and stands that ...

To Buy or Not to Buy  Not rated yet
I have been on both sides of the booth, so to speak; I have been a buyer and a seller at crafts fairs. Based on my experiences, there are several factors ...

What I'm Looking for When Shopping at Craft Shows  Not rated yet
When I go to a craft show I am looking for friendly organized people. Please say hello and ask what I am looking for, I may not know at the time but remember ...

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