Tips for Shows

Not really about selling on etsy, but rather at shows: 4.5 little things that make a big difference. http://bit.ly/iCfXvd
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Those are good suggestions. I might add a couple more that really helped me, not with sales so much, but just with surviving in the elements!

1. Have weights on your canopy so you don't blow away! I used 3" pvc pipe sections filled with concrete with a large eye hook set in them. Also make sure your displays are secure so they don't blow over. Bungee cords, weights, rope....nothing's worse than having your display blow over!

2. Have sides you can put up on your canopy which can block driving rain and protect your booth if you're staying overnight. EZ Up canopies really are easy to put up, even for one person and they have sides you can buy that attach with velcro

3. Work on your products while you're there. People love demonstrators, it always draws a crowd. If your products can be personalized, do it, people love it.

4. Have enough inventory, a mostly empty booth looks sad. On the flip side, a cluttered overpacked booth is a turn off too.

5. Have plenty of business cards where people can pick them up while walking by or browing. Maybe have some coupons that can be used on your website or Etsy shop that they can pick up, too.
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I'm doing a show June 11th, thanks so much for the tips! Guilty of cluttering up my displays, scared that the one item not out is the one item they'll want, LOL. I'm going to restrain myself this time. Thanks again for all the tips!
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I agree with everything said here. The tied down canopy is a must. We have the legs staked down and sides for the rain.

I always work on something while I sit there and have started many a conversation with people asking about what I am working on.

I have business cards for local and websites both and always give them out with a purchase or people pick them up as the browse. Also have a % off coupon for my etsy shop if they buy from the show.

Of course one thing that gets the kids into my booth and then the parents follow in is candy! I always have a bowl of candy there for people to have.

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Thanks, you guys! I'm doing my first show on Saturday and I am super nervous. Any advice helps!
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more great tips!

dont be nervous!
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I'd love to do a show someday! We have a festival here but it's $200 just to rent the booth and because we're a small area not many craft booths do very well... Ho hum....
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I have a show on saturday and sunday..thanks for the tips!
devika
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