I was invited to my 1st show! Is it worth it?

[alibug]

I got invited to do my first craft show. It is called a "holiday showcase" at the beginning on December for 2 days. It costs $20 plus they want 15% of what I earn. Do you think it is worth it? It is at somebodies house in a nice neighborhood. I don't know how many vendors there will be, but they are limiting it to 2 vendors per category so there won't be too much competition. Like I said, I have never done one before. Do you think I should do it?

[heavenlyhomemades]

If this is a first, I'd consider it. The prices are reasonable. I'd do it! Good Luck to you if you do!

[alibug]

Thanks! I think I will do it. I haven't really tried to do craft shows yet. It just stresses me out trying to find them. Every single one is overloaded with bows and too much competition drives me crazy.

[SurfersMom]

Wow. It all sounded normal till you said it was at someones house. I know some churchs ask for a percentage back. It would be good to get your name out there and get some new customers....

BUT it sounds like a shady way of the hostess to make some money with little to no effort. Normally when I have done bow parties, the hostess will get free bows from me, but I have never had to pay them or give back a good chunk of MY profit.

Is this an annual thing? Do you know if alot of people attend? It sounds weird to me but that is just my opinion.

[alibug]

Thanks for your opinion. I am trying to find out more information about it. I do want to know it is an annual thing.

Originally Posted by SurfersMom

Wow. It all sounded normal till you said it was at someones house. I know some churchs ask for a percentage back. It would be good to get your name out there and get some new customers....

BUT it sounds like a shady way of the hostess to make some money with little to no effort. Normally when I have done bow parties, the hostess will get free bows from me, but I have never had to pay them or give back a good chunk of MY profit.

Is this an annual thing? Do you know if alot of people attend? It sounds weird to me but that is just my opinion.

[imadoll]

i hate doing shows where you give percentages. Simply because it gets so confusing.you get a number which identifies you/your booth. You have to make receipts of all your sales with your number/item and amount and to top it off most of the time ive done them you dont deal with the money they do. They send you a check a few weeks after with how much you sold.

I would say get more information on how everything will work.How will you keep track of what you sell and if you will be handaling the money or they will.

[alibug]

Thanks again! Great questions for me to ask.