Tomorrow is my first craft flea market sale. Does anyone have any hints tips or advise. I've never sold before

Answer 1

be nice,
the prices should be reasonable,
display everything in anorderly way, and
be organized

Answer 2

I have sold at a few different markets - know your market and know the type of customers who go to each market - in our area there are 3 major markets - 1 is a trash and treasure market - its full of new and used items - people haggle like mad at these places you can handle this in one of 2 ways up your price a little so you can bring it down OR know the price you want and stand by it - we had many a customer who would for example pick up an item that was worth $40 on ebay, you give a price of $20 and they say how about $10 you then have to stick to your guns and say no the price is $20 they may haggle more even stating that they could get that item for $10 elsewhere - we would then say well we cant let it go for cheaper than $20 (thinking but not saying - if you can find it for $10 at the other place - go there!) later in the day someone would buy that item for your asking price of $20.

Another market sells mainly new items and they are priced more accordingly and they generally dont have much haggling there.

The other market is a craft market - generally people dont haggle at this market they just accept the sellers price.

Last week I actually went and sold at a childrens market - we had DVDs of the Wiggles and Bear in the big blue house etc that were used but in very good condition and I had them for $10 each - none sold - people wanted them for $2 - $5 each - I would rather keep them than sell them for that price as they cost me anywhere up to $36 - my point is know your price you want for each item - look around in the paper and ebay etc and get to know the market value of your item.

I also agree with everyones statements of having your table in order - have a nice material over your table as it does look better than a bare table and somebody suggested above that some people will buy something cheaply from you after talking you down in price and then stick it on their own table - its happened to me and it can be a little upsetting when this happens so again my point - know what you want each item to sell for and stick to it :)

Answer 3

Have plenty of your crafts displayed. Be prepared to demonstrate the crafts if you can. People like to see how things are made. Have business cards available to give to people. If you haven't got some already go to your local office supply store and buy generic cards and print them on your computer at home.
Tell them when you will be around again in case they want more. Tell them any customizing that you do for your crafts. Overall be friendly but not to pushy. Let the customer look and offer to answer questions but if your to pushy it will usually push them away. Sometimes people look at the items then come back to buy. Good Luck and happy selling

Answer 4

1) Watch customers carefully. They will switch tags, open items and remove pieces, steal small and easy-to-pocket items.
2) Unless you have a "booth sitter" or someone to work with, you're stuck for the day at your booth. Try to find a way to get a bathroom break.
3)Eat lunch discreetly and without messes - no french fries, etc.. No one wants you to handle your merchandise and their change with greasy fingers.
4)Some customers may try to talk your ear off - stay focused and do not become distracted by just one customer.
5)Keep notes as to which items people examine ( and don't buy), which items sell quickly and which items are completely ignored.
6)Make a personal decision whether you are willing to haggle and stick to it.
The secret to flea markets is to move your merchandise around your booth constantly. And beware of the "trolls" - the "customers" who are actually buying low at one market and selling in their own booth for a profit...

Answer 5

Don't be nervous! presentation is a must! Have your things well marked with prices a little high and then you can go down from there, if a customers haggels with you. Childerns Items are a must and childerns clothing, put at childerns level, after all they are the best customers.Smile and greet each customer, we all like to feel special. And above all HAVE FUN!!!!!!!

Answer 6

Congratulations. Savour the fruit of your labor.

Some people might bargain, if you think it's OK, give in.

Others would request some revisions, models, etc. But won;t return to buy. It's all a part of business.

Answer 7

Smile, and help your customers. Bring some subject to talk about during the sale... be social... an enjoy, it supposed to be fun.

Answer 8

Be prepared to negotiate on the price. Have fun, don't get stressed out. Be patient, and smile!

Answer 9

tell people about your craft but without telling them how you do it for if they know how you do it they dont need to buy yours. also, dont try to show everythig at once have a neat table also talk to people good luck...

Answer 10

Low cut top. seriously, be prepared to banter and maybe mark up your wears by a few extra quid to let people think they are getting a deal.