Popular Post Iguanadon Posted August 26, 2017 Popular Post Report Share Posted August 26, 2017 Hey Gang, Just a quick update for ya if you're interested. I arrived at the mega event at precisely 5am this morning to setup. Twas a long day. The weather was perfect, the crowd was large, people were happy to have a nice day to roam around. Remember the question in my mind was a larger crowd or a huge number of vendors going to impact my sales compared to a similar event in the same town I did back in April. The answer turns out to be that having 350 vendors compared to 170 vendors means that the pool of spending money being spread out to more vendors is what matters. In April, at the similar event, I sold 96 puzzles. Today, I sold almost the exact same, 93 puzzles. No complaints at all, but I had a target of 150 for today. Tomorrow will be weak, the 2nd day of 2 day events always is, and it's only 4 1/2 hours in duration tomorrow compared to 9 hours today. If I sell 40 tomorrow I'll be happy. The good news is the folks next to me that were selling really cheap yard art items, sold out and they won't be there tomorrow, so I can set my booth up like I do at the farmers market with my tables around the perimeter of the tent so people don't have to step inside. I hope everyone is having a good weekend. Talk with ya soon. Iggy Dave Monk, jollyred, OCtoolguy and 9 others 11 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgman Posted August 27, 2017 Report Share Posted August 27, 2017 Well you can't complain with that! Make sure you get there early enough to set up so others don't take up the extra space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjweb Posted August 27, 2017 Report Share Posted August 27, 2017 Great Scott, it looks like you will make your goal of puzzles sold, your puzzles are beautiful, keep up the good work, RJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOE_M Posted August 27, 2017 Report Share Posted August 27, 2017 Great job, not the numbers you wanted but still pretty good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneMahler Posted August 27, 2017 Report Share Posted August 27, 2017 Good job Scott. With tomorrow to go you'll make your numbers. Glad it is working out for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmmcrafts Posted August 27, 2017 Report Share Posted August 27, 2017 Awesome, Maybe tomorrow will pan out better than you think.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted August 27, 2017 Report Share Posted August 27, 2017 Maybe there will be a few less vendors tomorrow and that will give you a fighting chance. Good luck. Marg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawson56 Posted August 27, 2017 Report Share Posted August 27, 2017 One Great day down and One to go.Your gonna do Great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Scroller Posted August 27, 2017 Report Share Posted August 27, 2017 You are the puzzle dog meister good work Iggy loads of money. Roly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trackman Posted August 27, 2017 Report Share Posted August 27, 2017 93 puzzles x $25 each = $2,325!! Will take that anytime. Know it isn't all profit but still great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrolling Steve Posted August 27, 2017 Report Share Posted August 27, 2017 Break a leg, Scott ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmmcrafts Posted August 27, 2017 Report Share Posted August 27, 2017 1 hour ago, trackman said: 93 puzzles x $25 each = $2,325!! Will take that anytime. Know it isn't all profit but still great. I wouldn't count them all as being the $25 ones.. I believe the kids puzzles he sells for $10.. But still a decent day in my opinion.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meflick Posted August 27, 2017 Report Share Posted August 27, 2017 Thanks for taking time to give us an update after a long day Scott. Hope today goes well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted August 27, 2017 Report Share Posted August 27, 2017 Congrats Scott. Have a fun day today and enjoy yourself. It's not about the money but a chance to be outdoors and commune with the folks. Of course, the money is ok too. Ray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GPscroller Posted August 28, 2017 Report Share Posted August 28, 2017 Thanks for the update Scott. Good luck tomorrow. Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted August 29, 2017 Report Share Posted August 29, 2017 On 8/26/2017 at 6:23 PM, Iguanadon said: Hey Gang, Just a quick update for ya if you're interested. I arrived at the mega event at precisely 5am this morning to setup. Twas a long day. The weather was perfect, the crowd was large, people were happy to have a nice day to roam around. Remember the question in my mind was a larger crowd or a huge number of vendors going to impact my sales compared to a similar event in the same town I did back in April. The answer turns out to be that having 350 vendors compared to 170 vendors means that the pool of spending money being spread out to more vendors is what matters. In April, at the similar event, I sold 96 puzzles. Today, I sold almost the exact same, 93 puzzles. No complaints at all, but I had a target of 150 for today. Tomorrow will be weak, the 2nd day of 2 day events always is, and it's only 4 1/2 hours in duration tomorrow compared to 9 hours today. If I sell 40 tomorrow I'll be happy. The good news is the folks next to me that were selling really cheap yard art items, sold out and they won't be there tomorrow, so I can set my booth up like I do at the farmers market with my tables around the perimeter of the tent so people don't have to step inside. I hope everyone is having a good weekend. Talk with ya soon. Iggy You must have been one outstanding boy scout,Always be prepared Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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