Candybee Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 I just started my weekly Farmer/Craft market today and got a wholesale account! I was gonna go around after the market and approach retailers in town to carry my soaps. Instead, one came to me and asks me to wholesale my soaps.So, I make my first delivery this week. She has a very nice antique & gift shop with all kinds of beautiful things. Just the right shop for my soaps.This was my first farmer's market. I decided to try them out this year to see how they differed in sales compared to regular Craft Festival types of shows.Nice thing about farmer's markets is you have a steady gig every week thru October. Downside is they are 4 hours-- 9 am to 1 pm. But I wasn't expecting the sales I got. Everyone that walked by bought something. And now I have this wholesale account! Next week I am doing another farmer's market but in a different town. I am doing 2 farmer's markets this year so I alternate each week. The town I market in next week I already have a local gift shop carrying my soap for sale. So I will check them out after my market to see how the shop is doing.I have a new found appreciation for farmer's markets! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deliciously Wicked Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 Congratulations!!! Sounds like it was a great day for you. Here's to hoping the rest are just as great of not better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramaroa Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 Well done you, that was a worthwhile morning wasn't it? I love hearing all the success stories, especially good to see little Acorns growing, because the only way is up from there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlenose Posted May 6, 2007 Share Posted May 6, 2007 Way to go!!!!Congrats!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tizimarezie Posted May 6, 2007 Share Posted May 6, 2007 Congratulations! Hope your success continues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marika Posted May 6, 2007 Share Posted May 6, 2007 Congratulations!Marihttp://everlastingimage.vstore.ca/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SecretBuddy019 Posted May 6, 2007 Share Posted May 6, 2007 WTG! Farmers Markets can lead to some great contacts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted May 6, 2007 Author Share Posted May 6, 2007 Thanks everyone. The market manager says that as the season progresses you build a bigger customer base. So here's to hoping!!I forgot that I also got a second offer from a couple that run a rental cabin getaway. They want to buy soaps to give to their customers as gifts so I will follow up on that too. Now all I have to do is remember where I put her business card and phone number!!:embarasse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clane Posted May 7, 2007 Share Posted May 7, 2007 Good for you! I have been tossing around the idea of the local "flea" market which is similar to a farmer's market...I just hate the word "flea". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted May 7, 2007 Author Share Posted May 7, 2007 I would check out the flea market first. At flea markets people tend to only want to spend 50 cents or a dollar on stuff.Why not find out if you have a farmer's market in town that also sells crafts? That way you know people are prepared to spend more on handmade craft items. That's what I did and so far so good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavenScentU Posted May 7, 2007 Share Posted May 7, 2007 Congrats!!! Farmer's Markets are a great way to get your name out their. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunkie68 Posted May 7, 2007 Share Posted May 7, 2007 Congrats! That's great! We've got a local farmer's market, and I'd never thought of it as a possibility for marketing. I'll have to check it out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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