rxscram
spending too much on rocks
Member since August 2011
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Post by rxscram on Jun 11, 2014 13:41:11 GMT -5
Hi Everybody,
I was wondering if anybody could give advice on how to sell at the various gem and rock shows that are going on throughout the year... I'm also looking for advice on how to register to sell at Quartzsite, and what advice people can give for that.
I'm mainly interested in southern California shows, so if anybody has specific information on those I'd appreciate it.
My general questions are:
1. How does one register to sell at these shows? For the ones that are hosted by the gem and mineral clubs, do you have to be a member of the club to sell at it? (I realize it probably varies by show, but just curious what the most common experience is.)
2. Any general advice?
Sorry for the vagueness of the question, and thanks for your help! Jeff
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Post by deb193redux on Jun 11, 2014 15:58:31 GMT -5
Contact the clubs about club shows. Some have openings every year, and some have mostly returning vendors and a waiting list. Some of the big clubs shows have members who are vendors, but a lot of vendors are not in the club, and do a circuit of shows each year.
Shows that do a lot of advertising and pay rent for a big hall, often have steep table fees. Vendors at the big Kansas City show pay $400 for a single-wide and $750 for a double-wide.
Small shows and small art fairs often have small fees, but sales may be low.
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Don
Cave Dweller
He wants you too, Malachi.
Member since December 2009
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Post by Don on Jun 11, 2014 17:34:49 GMT -5
Most events will have applications available that must be submitted along with any associated fees by a certain date and then they will notify you of acceptance or decline. Either contact the event organizers directly or see if they have a web site with a vendor application for download.
as for general advice, know in advance if the show will be indoors or outdoors and make sure you have a setup/display appropriate for both situations. If outdoors, plan for adverse weather. For all shows, it's best to have someone there to help you. it makes taking breaks and managing the booth much easier.
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Post by kap on Jun 11, 2014 19:41:33 GMT -5
I dont know about out there but around here you have to submit photos of your booth and what you are selling.
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Post by Bluesky78987 on Jun 12, 2014 19:48:04 GMT -5
For indoors, make sure you bring lots of supplemental light. It's usually not bright enough (like at the Culver City show, my club, the vendors tend to have bunches of lights installed at their booths). I hope you come to some shows, I like your ebay stuff.
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