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Stacey



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PostPosted: Fri Dec 07, 07 11:18 am    Post subject: Will people buy handmade goods in January? Reply with quote
    

I've been offered a place at an event in Ipswich on 19th/20th of January. However, it's £200 for the smallest pitch and my concern is that people won't be buying my sort of stuff in January and so soon after christmas.

judith



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PostPosted: Fri Dec 07, 07 11:20 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

It sounds like an odd time to me. I would imagine most people are recovering financially from Christmas then.

ETA or expecting bargains, like the January sales.

Stacey



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PostPosted: Fri Dec 07, 07 11:22 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

It is a weird time isn't it? That and the fact that they're looking to sell pitches by 'cold calling' makes me think it may be a no-goer.

judith



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PostPosted: Fri Dec 07, 07 11:26 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

It's also a long way to go for something that sounds a bit iffy.

alison
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PostPosted: Fri Dec 07, 07 11:27 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

People will be getting credit card bills then too, if they bought Christmas on the card, so may decide about then to curb spending.

bernie-woman



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PostPosted: Fri Dec 07, 07 11:29 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

alison wrote:
People will be getting credit card bills then too, if they bought Christmas on the card, so may decide about then to curb spending.


That is what I think too - it is my busiest time of the year as a debt caseworker

Stacey



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PostPosted: Fri Dec 07, 07 11:35 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Yeah, think I'll give it a miss. Thanks.

It might be useful for people browsing and getting future customers but I haven't got £200 to spend on marketing right now.

mochyn



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PostPosted: Fri Dec 07, 07 11:38 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Quite honestly, I wouldn't touch it with a proverbial.

Went



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PostPosted: Fri Dec 07, 07 12:17 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

We used to do a craft fair in Derbyshire - Jan Feb and March were always empty - just the odd (and I mean odd) day tripper looking to pass a few minutes.

Andy B



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PostPosted: Fri Dec 07, 07 12:22 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Most people get paid before xmas, so Jan payday is a long way off, plus the wheather can be bad then. I woulndt do it myself.

gil
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PostPosted: Fri Dec 07, 07 12:43 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Another vote for no, too, Stacey.

lettucewoman



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PostPosted: Fri Dec 07, 07 2:14 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

yes -and any money they did have spare would have been used in the "january sales"...why are there sales in january anyway? Used to really frustrate me - for 2 reasons - one I rarely have any money left after Christmas, and 2 when they reduce something I paid full price for for Xmas it annoys the hell out of me!!

kaz



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PostPosted: Fri Dec 07, 07 7:39 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

I would say no as well - Jan and Feb are always slow retail months.

Brownbear



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PostPosted: Fri Dec 07, 07 8:35 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Why not offer them a cut of your profits, up to a bit over what they're asking for advance payment? At least you'd not be shelling out £200+ with the risk of damn all back in return, and if they say no thanks, then you're no worse off.

Nick



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PostPosted: Fri Dec 07, 07 9:56 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Stacey wrote:
It is a weird time isn't it? That and the fact that they're looking to sell pitches by 'cold calling' makes me think it may be a no-goer.


They haven't sold them by now. That should tell you all you need to know, I'm afraid.

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