Iguanadon Posted September 25, 2016 Report Share Posted September 25, 2016 As the month of September comes to an end along with the end of summer I'm reflecting on what a wild 4 months I've had. Yesterday was my 13th Saturday at the local Farmers Market (my only venue for selling, 5 hours in duration each Saturday) and I sold my 300th animal puzzle. I say it's a bit mind boggling because it was just 4 months ago that I found the patterns for the dog puzzles online and started cutting some for fun and next thing I know I have a booth and am averaging selling 24 each Saturday. The farmers market comes to an end next Saturday but I have events lined up in October and November that should keep me busy thru Christmas and then I'll spend the winter months cutting and stockpiling my top 15 selling items. As I always like to mention, I wouldn't have been nearly as successful without the support, ideas, recommendations and broad knowledge from everyone here on this board. Thank you all. I look forward to wherever my scroll saw takes me in the coming year. Iggy Debi Shipman, Lucky2, frankorona and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted September 25, 2016 Report Share Posted September 25, 2016 So pleased for you Scott. You have worked hard and deserve your success. Well done, Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankorona Posted September 25, 2016 Report Share Posted September 25, 2016 Amazing stand, looks very nice. Congratulations on your sales. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonewolf Posted September 25, 2016 Report Share Posted September 25, 2016 Congrats Scott. Haven't been there and done it yet, maybe give me some pointers when i'm retired and can go to all them fairs and farmer's market and all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iguanadon Posted September 25, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2016 Congrats Scott. Haven't been there and done it yet, maybe give me some pointers when i'm retired and can go to all them fairs and farmer's market and all. Thanks, Heck, I'm doing this along with my full time job. I have another decade or so before I get to enjoy doing this for fun without having to deal with conference calls interrupting my cutting time. ;-) lonewolf 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted September 25, 2016 Report Share Posted September 25, 2016 That is great to read. Congrats on your success. You have to believe in yourself to be successful at something. I admire you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrolling Steve Posted September 25, 2016 Report Share Posted September 25, 2016 Congrats Scott !...That is a nice summer's work, Way to go ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Monk Posted September 26, 2016 Report Share Posted September 26, 2016 Great job Scott. The farmers market are a lot of fun. dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenie Posted September 26, 2016 Report Share Posted September 26, 2016 Great job, by the way what was your best seller? Eddie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky2 Posted September 26, 2016 Report Share Posted September 26, 2016 Congrats Scott, you deserve the sales. Your table set-up looks nice, you have a great selection of puzzles. Len Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iguanadon Posted September 26, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2016 Great job, by the way what was your best seller? Eddie I just looked at my spreadsheet... Looks like the Black Lab (7), Dachshund (9) and Shepherd (9) were the best selling dogs, but the Shark (12), Giraffe (12) and Elephant (11) beat them out slightly. So, those are my top 6 selling items and they only account for about 60 of the 300... a VERY broad spectrum of sales obviously with a lot of 1's and 2's of various breeds of dogs. This past Saturday I took the time to count what I had on display and I had 47 different breeds of dogs for folks to see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GPscroller Posted September 26, 2016 Report Share Posted September 26, 2016 Really nice looking display Scott and congrats on the successful summer. Well done Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWSUDEKUM Posted September 26, 2016 Report Share Posted September 26, 2016 Excellent Scott. Wait until next year. I am predicting that there will be even more sales as folks that got them this year are going to show the to others and find out were they got the puzzle. DW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Johnson Posted September 26, 2016 Report Share Posted September 26, 2016 Congrats Scott. Fantastic display. Wishing you continued success. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted September 26, 2016 Report Share Posted September 26, 2016 As the month of September comes to an end along with the end of summer I'm reflecting on what a wild 4 months I've had. Yesterday was my 13th Saturday at the local Farmers Market (my only venue for selling, 5 hours in duration each Saturday) and I sold my 300th animal puzzle. I say it's a bit mind boggling because it was just 4 months ago that I found the patterns for the dog puzzles online and started cutting some for fun and next thing I know I have a booth and am averaging selling 24 each Saturday. The farmers market comes to an end next Saturday but I have events lined up in October and November that should keep me busy thru Christmas and then I'll spend the winter months cutting and stockpiling my top 15 selling items. As I always like to mention, I wouldn't have been nearly as successful without the support, ideas, recommendations and broad knowledge from everyone here on this board. Thank you all. I look forward to wherever my scroll saw takes me in the coming year. Iggy get it while you can,nothing is or comes easy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawson56 Posted September 26, 2016 Report Share Posted September 26, 2016 A Great Big Congrats Scott!! Your Booth looks Great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Scroller Posted September 26, 2016 Report Share Posted September 26, 2016 Great setup dog puzzles love um. Roly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newfie Posted September 26, 2016 Report Share Posted September 26, 2016 Good for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveww1 Posted September 26, 2016 Report Share Posted September 26, 2016 congratulations on your success with the farmers market Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penquin Posted September 26, 2016 Report Share Posted September 26, 2016 Scott, nothing like success to allow you to enjoy what you do. You animals look great. Super short story on how to have fun and make a couple of bucks. Congrads. and best of luck next year. jim penquin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonewolf Posted September 27, 2016 Report Share Posted September 27, 2016 Thanks, Heck, I'm doing this along with my full time job. I have another decade or so before I get to enjoy doing this for fun without having to deal with conference calls interrupting my cutting time. ;-) The only thing about my job is, i'm on call. So i never know when i'm going to work, or how much time off i'm going to have between calls. I do have two days off a week, but they rotate, so never any single day do i know if i'm off or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vott1 Posted September 27, 2016 Report Share Posted September 27, 2016 Congrats on your success Scott! I hope next year is even better! 😆😆 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted September 30, 2016 Report Share Posted September 30, 2016 Congratulations Iggy, that is a fantastic accomplishment. Here's to the next 300. Marg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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