Sellout Buyout--the aftermath

I got to spend an hour at the park this evening hanging out with a friend (and the kids) and I probably bored her to death with my recap of Sellout Buyout (she asked, I swear). But I do want to record my thoughts about my first foray into selling my stuff.  Overall, it was a lot of work and I didn't make any money to speak of but it was a lot of fun and I'm glad I did it.

Notes:

• The audience for Sellout Buyout was not a great fit for the things I brought. The kid's stuff didn't sell at all.
• Nobody understood the clocks or the tripods at first (or even second) glance. Better signage would have helped
• The zipper pouches were overpriced at $10
• I had 2 requests for aprons for men and one request for a full women's apron
• Straps on totes need to be long enough to be a shoulder bag and straps on half aprons need to be long enough to wrap twice around a slim woman (to tie in front)
• Trees make great stands for clothing--I was really pleased with the look of my space. More photos are here
• I need a name for my "company"  Suggestions welcome
• Working for a week straight leads to a lot of mess

 

Comments

[Sonja]

Reading about this, my fingers twitch - I'd love to do something like that, but there's a few roadblocks: I don't have enough stuff (and I suspect even with working a whole week, I still wouldn't) and I'd be completely helpless on the pricing.
I might try an etsy shop instead.
(PS: Check out my new craft blog: girl with fabric!)

[halfoz]

WOW!!! I will think about a name. Kind a looks like the room we have for Biscuit here.
WB will have me cleaning come Friday

[farfromca]

Great experience, sounds like. Now you have some things to remember for next year. :) Love the room 'makeover'.