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In my previous article, I was talking about the problems of some craftspeople with regards to craft shows. There are those that just not capable of handling the pressure of harsh criticism, or the disappointment that accompanies a bad sales day. If you are one of these people, you’ll probably ask; what now? You could be doomed to simply showing your crafts to your friends when they visit your home. In addition, you will eventually have a home full of your crafts.
The solution that I suggested to people who can’t take the pressures of craft fairs is for them to get a person that will represent his or her work. These people?s job would be to disseminate your wares for a commission, and they?ll also be in charge of talking to people to arrange for your stuff to be sold at craft fairs. This will be the best medium for you if you feel a bit antisocial when it comes to selling your crafts.
A word of caution, though: Be sure that the representative you hire is someone whom you could actually trust. There are numerous people out there to swindle you, and it is best to approach them with caution at the start. Look for someone who is recommended by another person you already know and trust.
In the same light, know that not all reps will automatically get you. In fact, you should be skeptical of the ones that are too eager, in general. Many reps have experienced dealing with craftspeople whose works were not as sellable as they first thought, you see. So he or she?ll naturally ask you for questions and yes, past sales that will help build your credibility.
You will figure out that attending some of the small time craft shows is still one of the nice option when starting out. Don?t worry about being a bit antisocial – so long as you keep it small-scale, and you ask the potential representative for suggestions as to which event to go to, then you?ll be doing just dandy.
Besides, even with a rep, you will have to come out of the closet at one point. The best craft shows, the one you?d really want to see your items in, require that the person who made the items be the one presenting. I?m afraid that?s just the way it is.
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