HeavenScentU Posted December 10, 2006 Share Posted December 10, 2006 I am done doing shows. I have had it with them. I just finished my last show of the year, finally.... Well to make a long story short another crafter which I have never met in my life came over to my booth and started asking the personal questions, again on where I get this and that, no problem I handled it. Than she asked, "Oh how much are your wholesale prices?" I looked a little puzzled and said "They are half the price that is posted!" She proceeded to start picking out what she wanted to buy about $200.00 worth in candles and she said she would be back with the cash. I said that is fine I will have the total tallied and everything wrapped and ready for her. She came back with half the money and handed it to me and I gave her the receipt with the total amount due. She looked at the total and said "Oh I thought everything was wholesale?" I looked at her and said it would be if she wanted to buy everything in case lots of 12. She said oh I thought you were going to sell me them at wholesale. I said no I can't do that without a completed wholesale agreement. She just turned and walked away. What the *^#* is going on with people. Like I would walk over to her booth or anyone else's and say I want to buy their products wholesale. Give me a break!!!!!! I also had people asking me if the tarts were edible. WHAT!!!!!I was ready to SCREAM!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raggedy Dani Posted December 10, 2006 Share Posted December 10, 2006 :laugh2:oh man...that just cracked me up.....I'm sorry..but i had to laugh.just relax and enjoy rest of the year.....some ppl are just crazy!Dani Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlesprite7 Posted December 10, 2006 Share Posted December 10, 2006 :laugh2:Arent people Hilarious! I can't believe that person wanted you to sell to he wholesale...it isnt like you said you would...hahahahaLike Dani said, relax, enjoy the rest of the year See how you feel about it next year....Kim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabsgurl Posted December 10, 2006 Share Posted December 10, 2006 There are just no words for that scenario.. lolApparently she had no clue what wholesale was or how it works. Dang.. I wish it worked that way.. Walk up to buy something and expect instant 50% off wholesale pricing just because you're another vendor...It takes all kinds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crafty1_AJ Posted December 10, 2006 Share Posted December 10, 2006 Yup, I had a customer buy some tarts because she loved the fragrance. Left my booth. Minutes later came back in and asked how they were to be used. Were they for eating? My kids nearly laughed in her face. :undecided Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raggedy Dani Posted December 10, 2006 Share Posted December 10, 2006 Yup, I had a customer buy some tarts because she loved the fragrance. Left my booth. Minutes later came back in and asked how they were to be used. Were they for eating? My kids nearly laughed in her face. :undecidedBETCHA SHE DID TRY TO EAT ONE AND HAD TO COME BACK AND ASK!! LMBOOH LORDY LORD...DANI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
romasoy Posted December 10, 2006 Share Posted December 10, 2006 Could she not tell they were made of wax? Hmmmm....some people....lmaooooooooYup, I had a customer buy some tarts because she loved the fragrance. Left my booth. Minutes later came back in and asked how they were to be used. Were they for eating? My kids nearly laughed in her face. :undecided Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carriegsxr6 Posted December 10, 2006 Share Posted December 10, 2006 i hate it when other crafters just asume you are going to give them a discount or expect to do trades with you. Or even buy something from you and then expect you to buy something of theirs. totally puts you on the spot.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gravity Posted December 10, 2006 Share Posted December 10, 2006 'tis the season!...for people to completely check their common sense at the door, that is! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Girl Posted December 10, 2006 Share Posted December 10, 2006 I had someone eat the wax brickle today at my show. So far this season, people have taste tested the Grumpy Buttah in chocolate latte and snapped off a piece of caramel machiatto brickle. It wouldn't have been so bad, but she spit it back into the bag. eewwww. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jldorrington Posted December 10, 2006 Share Posted December 10, 2006 hey i blame all of you for it your stuff prob smells good enough to eat.. j/k but thank you everyone now i'm scared to ever do a craft fair been on this site 5 mins this morning and have already read 2 horror stories Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgirl Posted December 10, 2006 Share Posted December 10, 2006 The people sounded totally confused and had the munchies... hmmmm....I think they must have been handing out "doobie's" instead of candy canes at that show.. santa eek At least you can laugh about now... Your stroy made me laugh...Some people are just plane weird!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doglover Posted December 10, 2006 Share Posted December 10, 2006 Give me a break!!!!!! I also had people asking me if the tarts were edible. WHAT!!!!!I was ready to SCREAM!!!!!!!!ROFLOL.....You can tell them they can chew them but don't swallow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecandlespastore Posted December 10, 2006 Share Posted December 10, 2006 Are we putting the "NOT EDIBLE" labels on the products or are these people just daft? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stacien Posted December 10, 2006 Share Posted December 10, 2006 Sad enough there is always some ignorant person out there that sees the word "butter" or "tarts" and thinks its edible. A lot of huge manufacturer's put "Not for consumption" for liability reasons. It takes that one person to taste test and go into analphalaxis and then you have a law suit because they were a moron. I do think its out right rude for other crafter's to assume that they get a discount. People always want something for nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavenScentU Posted December 10, 2006 Author Share Posted December 10, 2006 I am going to make a huge sign that says NOT EDIBLE these are CANDLES and post it at shows next year and I guess I will have to do that on my website as well. You would think with the wick sticking down the center of them it would give them a clue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenniejr Posted December 10, 2006 Share Posted December 10, 2006 I have had soooo many customer's ask me which one I thought "tasted" better!! *faint* I had no idea that people could be so IGNORANT!! I make sure all of my labels specify NOT EDIBLE!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ah-soy Posted December 10, 2006 Share Posted December 10, 2006 I shop websites all the time and see so many that say above the drop down boxes "pick your flavor" or "our tarts (or whatever) are available in 18 flavors"...maybe it's time to use the words scent or fragrance instead! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Girl Posted December 10, 2006 Share Posted December 10, 2006 I shop websites all the time and see so many that say above the drop down boxes "pick your flavor" or "our tarts (or whatever) are available in 18 flavors"...maybe it's time to use the words scent or fragrance instead!I use Pick Your Poison. I think it's fitting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ah-soy Posted December 10, 2006 Share Posted December 10, 2006 I use Pick Your Poison. I think it's fitting.Good one Grump! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavenScentU Posted December 10, 2006 Author Share Posted December 10, 2006 Yeah! I like pick your poison.... But I better put not edible. Do you think people know what edible means. Should I just put DO NOT EAT ME!!!!! With a skull and bones. I need a picture of one...santa roll Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crafty1_AJ Posted December 10, 2006 Share Posted December 10, 2006 Oh, and I won't even tell you how many times customers have asked if I'm selling fudge when they see my display soap bars. Once I found little bitty teeth marks in one of my soap bars. Guess the kid decided not to hack off a chunk since it apparently didn't taste as good as it smelled.In the kid's defense, it *was* a chocolate raspberry truffle soap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gloworm Posted December 10, 2006 Share Posted December 10, 2006 I went into a salon in our town to try for a wholesale accout a while back. She heard the schpeil and then turned me down-then proceeded to think I would sell HER one candle at wholesale price!! Glo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elle110 Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 People are nuts. I have tons of people think my soap is cheese or fudge, one dumb@^& actually bit into soap, others think the bath salts are rock candy or crystals, bath bombs are jaw breakers, tarts are cupcakes. I have had people buy tarts also and come back wondering what they actually bought...go figure.I am basically done w/shows as well, just have my open house and a small thing for my sisters work. I am so glad not to be dealing directly with the public for a short while:cheesy2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7 Pawz Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 Sounds like my 8-5 job:) Takes all kinds. Don't think I would like to do craft shows, I couldn't keep a straight face:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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