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
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!)
Posted by: Sonja | March 15, 2007 at 09:00 AM
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
Posted by: halfoz | March 15, 2007 at 09:01 AM
Great experience, sounds like. Now you have some things to remember for next year. :) Love the room 'makeover'.
Posted by: farfromca | March 16, 2007 at 10:34 AM