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Advertising your pens for sale

ataylor

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Has anyone tried to sell pens at a car boot sale, markets, or one of the local craft fairs? :thinks:

Just interested thats all. :thumbs:
 

Jim

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I doubt that the good folk at boot sales would be willing to pay a tenner for a pen? They are after a bargain for ten bob ... :ciggrin:

A craft fair may be different thou ... :thinks:
 

ataylor

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People go to boot sales for biro's your not going to make a living selling pens at them. :fart:
 

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I've done a few craft fairs which have given mixed results , really depends on what else is there at the time, the weather and location is also amjor consideration. Boot sales and markets are full of the "I want Rolls Royces for push bike prices" brigade and really not worth the hassle. Online is better, but I avoid ebay for the same reasons........ also be aware of the Distance Selling Regulations for business activities....... I have a copy if anyone wants one Its guaranteed to help you sleep but you need to know the rules.
 

ataylor

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I've done a few craft fairs which have given mixed results , really depends on what else is there at the time, the weather and location is also amjor consideration. Boot sales and markets are full of the "I want Rolls Royces for push bike prices" brigade and really not worth the hassle. Online is better, but I avoid ebay for the same reasons........ also be aware of the Distance Selling Regulations for business activities....... I have a copy if anyone wants one Its guaranteed to help you sleep but you need to know the rules.

Does this come in to play even doing it as a one off? :thinks:
 
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