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how about we set this up and ask if it can be stickied for everyone to use , we could all add to it as we have thoughts about what to take ?

i would take
table,
cloth,
items to diplay with,
cash box,
change,
bags,
pack up and drinks and snacks
note book and pen
and jewellery to make up in quiet times
and all the jewellery to sell

what would you take ?

Mirror!
Business cards/website details
Basic tools (In case something needs adjusting)
Receipt book some people want one
Banner or name sign and any press or advertising material
and everything you said….

Debs x

P.s make sure you wear some of your jewellery. Its a talking point and you are your best advert!!

Hi - first poster here!

I have a few extras to add:

Supplementary items (if you make/sell them) such as gift tags or cards
Spare Gift boxes
Leaflets with details of future fairs you’ll be exhibiting at
Order form for bespoke items
Safety pins, Sellotape, Blue tak & scissors -  they’re just handy to have around
Calculator - for totting up all those sales
baby wipes and tissues - very handy, you might need to clean the table when you get there and grubby hands are not conducive to sales.
bottle of water/flask of coffee and a cereal bar/lunch - basically something to eat and drink in case you can’t get away from your table

Plus an outfit you feel fabulous in and a broad smile!

Good idea…

Have sticky posted it for you

thanks eveyone, i think this is useful, have my first fair this year on saturday !

Good luck with your first fair Chris!

i forgot to say i use the kids old videos under my cloth to give hight.

Chris someone once suggested to me a fold up chair or table in case there is nothing there, have a great day and hope you sell lots.

Somebody also mentionned to me to bring a mirror, I thought it was a brilliant idea!

.........  George Clooney, for those quiet moments!  But seriously, I think everything that has been listed above just about covers it.  I always make sure everything is priced up the night before.  Never wear anything that isn’t your own jewellery - that’s the one piece everyone will ask about! 

Great Tip’s I have my first in September it’s for 2 days, how many items do you think I should take? I have about 130 pieces made up so far and not much time left!

As it packs up surprisingly small (use grip seal bags for each item and then a larger bag to pack them into colour groups) I would take the lot.  As you sell, you can fill the gap with another piece. 

Also if someone looks at what you have on display and says they are looking, for instance, for a piece of jewellery to go with their new blue outfit you can get your blue bag out and help them to find a piece that will go with their new blue outfit.  You get a sale and the customer is happy. 

You have 130 pieces made!!!!!
How long did you take to make them all?

My biggest problem is time you see. Every time I sit down to do something I’m always inevitably interrupted five minutes later.

Has anyone got any pictures of their displays? I’ve got my first market in December and haven’t got a clue. Thanks Maree x