A couple of suggestions: 1) have more inventory, 2) make a list of your inventory, 3) put your coasters in sets of four, 4) did not see if you had bags, signage, nor where you can be found on social media nor where you sell online (Etsy, Shopify) QR codes would be helpful. Make multiples of each so you don not loose sales as you did on your first market. I am only trying to be helpful because I would love to see you become more successful in your craft fairs. Good luck on your next one.
Thanks so much!! Yes, definitely will make more inventory next time. I did have some signs with my social media and I handed out cards :) but these tips are great!! Thank you!
@@carolcrockett2586 I personally got a QR code for my shop and printed it out really big on a piece of regular computer paper -- it looked nice and pretty in one of the acrylic sign holders I got! I know other people like to link the QR to their Venmo or social media
@CrochetByGenna a small investment is getting stickers with a cute designs withs a qr code/your info on them. I go to tattoo convensions and it's a very common alternative to cards as that way people are very likely to stick your design on their notebooks or phones and are more likely to hold on to your info, and constantly be reminded of your work. Plus I think you can get them for fairly cheap, and everyone loves free stickers c:
As a beginner crocheter, I can’t believe how cheap you sold some of your items! With the price of yarn and the time it takes to make these things, your market buyers are lucky people! 😊
They aren't, and like she said people buy them online all the time. When you factor in time, price of materials, the fact they are handmade not mass produced on a machine, and the current market, her prices are pretty low. Just because you wouldn't buy/admire something, doesn't mean there aren't other people who would. @@bambinaforever1402
@bambinaForever1402 crochet cant be machine made. That's why it's so expensive generally. Plus the time of the person. If you want cheap overproduced plushies that's fine. Just don't complain about handmade stuff being "overpriced"
I’ve been vending for several years now and I’ve found that while I always have cheaper items, I always have to have plenty of expensive items. People seem to shy away from items that seem “too cheap,” because they think it is cheaply made or in some way, “undesirable.” Not to mention, if you sell your items too cheap, you’ll burn yourself out much faster. People don’t have a problem with spending extra money on a high quality item, it gives them the sense that they are getting something of value.
I have an idea. For the chicken nuggets, make mini chicken nuggets and make a chicken nugget box out of cardboard. Put the mini nuggets in the nuggets box and sell them per box or individually. The box can also be a display for the nuggets. 😁😊
I imagine that the minis might be more successful in person bc people are incidentally finding your stuff while browsing, so spending a small amount of money (under $20) seems like a reasonable impulse buy. Rather than online people are often seeking out your items and are prepared to spend larger amounts of money for that specific thing they’ve had on their mind for days/weeks
this is so cute! I'd recommend lots of mini's for a market! people are often willing to spend $5-8 on a cute mini at a market! it's a different clinetele than online selling! online sellers come looking for a cute crochet. a market shopper is often coming in very open minded! and i agree, don't under price yourself so much. your plushies are too adorable!!!
Love the strawberry turtles! A tip I saw on another video was to continue to bring the bigger items along, as they draw in a lot of attention even if they don’t sell! Good luck on your next market :)
Very true! I had two cat houses on my table, which brought in a lot of lookers (and sold one!). My usual items are winter hats, spa items and scrunchies. Best seller has been water balloons, but no matter how I label them, they must be explained. I keep getting asked how the balloon gets put in...
Totally agree with you Rachel! Last year I had a huge cloud plushie and a huge whale plushie. The cloud didn’t sell but eventually the whale did! There is always someone out there who will be drawn to the item you think is never going to sell
The prices hurt me 😩 I charge $22 for a leggy frog and I would charge probably $20 for those octopi. The jumbo turtle I would have charged $50 at least! Oh gosh I mean obviously charge what you want but know your worth!!❤❤❤
I feel that's too much, depending on how much your paying yourself for your time, the amount of toys you can get out of a 100g ball is more than enough to sell at these prices😊
Congrats!! I recommend having a spreadsheet of all the items (you can even print it off if you don't wanna have a laptop out), that has a column for price and at least checking off if it sold. That way you won't have to write anything when you make a sale except any receipt info you wanna take like time stamps or order numbers to track multiple items per purchase.
Suggestion for your little penguins! Turn them into wobbles by stuffing the base with a heavier material! This way they always stand up on their own even if pushed over. I made a little frog wobble this way and its probably my favorite thing ive made 😂
@braveheart6816 I'm totally new to the amigurumi world. What do you put in the bottom to make it a wobble, if you don' t mind me asking. That's a great idea!
Hi friends!! I hope you enjoy watching my market results video :) sorry if it's a bit chaotic lol next time I'll definitely use my own Square reader/payment lol -- if you have any questions I didn't cover, feel free to comment and I'm happy to answer! Happy crocheting
@@moldycarrot9085 I used the one from this one seller on etsy, it was a super cheap pattern too! I linked all of the pattern urls on my "market prep" video hehe :)
I recommend that you type out a list of your items and their prices. Print it and put in on a clipboard. When you make a sale just put a tally mark next to the items that sell. From there, you can easily see which items sell, at which price point. At the end of the market, I put details as to set up, location, where the table was, weather, contact person, traffic, marketing, etc. Then put it in a binder to keep track and compare to next year. I also recommend more signage, more inventory, etc.
YOU GAVE ME SO MUCH MOTIVATION!!! Me and a friend of mine wants to go to a market and sell stuff! But this would also be our first market and we dont know if we could aford it. We we’re having doubts about how much money we would make but this video gave us motivation!! Thank you so much girly
Aww oh my gosh, this makes me so happy!! You guys got it!! Even if you don’t have a crazy amount of inventory, just experiencing a market will be fun and rewarding!!
I highly recommend getting supplies from the thrift store to start! It's inexpensive, and very affordable. I get most of my yarns and threads from there. I just rewind them into hanks and wash them. :)
I'm not surprised that you sold more of the smaller objects. Small items attract impulse buyers, which make up the majority of people who go to craft markets. I remember this from when my grandma and her sister did craft fairs/markets.
You'll rarely sell everything on a market or crafts fair. With every sold item the display looks emptier, gives the customer less to choose from. So your sale was a success❤ It is easier when you can replace a sold item with another item so the display always looks attractive to potential buyers. I like craft fairs because visitors there can give you a feedback of what they like and would like to buy. You can see what they are looking for. Stress and emotional support items - you have a good idea. It's needed. Especially when school restarts in August. A little squeezable toy to hold on to. And for adults pads to support wrist or hand while working on the computer. Good luck and lots of customers❣️
It’s unfortunate that we have to cut our prices in person! It’s always surprising what sells and what doesn’t. People NEVER know what my chicken nuggets are either so I stopped making them. Online you can definitely get more money for plushies. I’d love to sell online but getting started makes me nervous. If you have any tips I’d love to hear. I kind of want to start slow if I start that. It was a goal for me this year
In person is so different because at markets ppl don’t tend to want to spend a ton. It’s very odd and EVERY event is different. I’ve had some events a lot of higher priced sold and some none sold. Keep trying!! You got this
I was so surprised people didn't know what the chicken nuggets are lol I guess we're just used to seeing them in the crochet community. I definitely will be sharing Etsy tips next week -- I'm excited for you to open your online shop!! It'll be fun and starting slow is always best!
I love doing markets and watching people prepping. I am usually surprised at what sales and what doesn’t sale. My first market for this year is next Saturday. It’s a pickle festival and there were 5,000 tickets sold. Who knew people love pickles so much? I have over 300 plushies made so hopefully a few people will find something that they can’t live without.
@@jas879 thank you for asking. I sold out of almost everything! All my small stuff went and I had a lot! I came home with a few of my larger items. I’ll email you a short video of my set up. If you see anything you would like to know where I got the pattern let me know and I’ll share. FYI opossums we’re extremely popular. I even sold my giant one. Of course the emotional support pickles were the second thing I sold out of. Don’t have your email so I messaged you in Instagram.
I think undercutting items in person is a common thing to do, it's almost like rewarding the individual for actually putting in the effort of coming in to buy. Not to mention that it's saving a bit of money that you don't have to spend on shipping. Also undercutting in person might result in a good experience increasing the likelihood of someone buying your online products to add to their collection. Like a discount or a special. C: Either way they look amazing and plushies that size are usually a bit pricier so your prices seem very fair. Like compare it to a squishmallow, I'd pay about 20 euro for a small one
Such cute items!! You definitely could double the prices on your items! I just bought some of the plush yarn to make an amigurumi for my niece-that stuff ain’t cheap!! 🥲 be kind to yourself-consider the cost to make and time spent! Congratulations on your first successful market!! 😊
Thank you for the market update! It's something I'm thinking about doing. I also wanted to say how nice and professional your videos are, I've been watching a lot of crochet content lately and a lot of people have volume issues where it's hard to make out what they're saying, or the quality isn't quite there, or they don't have the same easy flow you do, like you're a natural at being in front of the camera and interacting with people, no awkwardness.
Mushrooms with red or orange tops with white spots are popular on fabric and Knick knacks. Also kitties and puppies will probably do well. Pet parents like to collect things like that. So do people that cannot have pets but still love them and would like to have one. I thought the chicken nuggets were super cute! Truthfully everything was cute but I laughed out loud when I saw the nugget! You’re doing a great job!
I would love to hear how much you spent on material and time and how much you made taking that into account as well. I will be doing my first market this year and am starting my crochet early! I love the idea of using the huge skeins of soft yarn!
Awww thank you!! For my next market prep video I'll definitely break down the material costs/time to make the plushies ❤ good luck on your first market!
OMG! I'm dying! Sitting here catching up on my Emotional Support Pickle orders from Etsy (I need to make 11!!) and saw you used my tags for your pickle!! Love it! Thank you SO much and I'm so happy that they are selling well for you. Can't wait to watch more of your videos!
I love this comment section. It’s so positive and full of helpful tips for others. Side note: i was laughing so hard when your cat jumped in the bin and ran off. Don’t know why but that tickled me so much. I kept rewinding that part. Glad she was okay 😂😂
Having a range of prices is always good. A lot of things under $20 for impulse buys, but also some around $30 and $50+, even $100+ for people looking for the perfect extravagant gift.
I remember watching this video the day it came out and now all these months later I have my first official (permit needed) market tomorrow!! Your content is such a inspiration! (And huge reassurance when it comes to prices) ❤❤❤
I’ve been thinking about making possums so thank you! I always find it slightly funny when people say “oh I’ll be back” and then get sad when I sell out of something they wanted. Not funny that they are sad but it’s like.. thats the chance you take. I always tell ppl to do whats best for them but the stock you see is normally MOST of what I have. Once its gone its gone. I only back stock like octos and bees currently. I’d love to have more but I’m only one person.
LOL yes! Literally what happened at my market -- exactly we're only one person! But good to know for future markets that people really love the possums xD
Oh, I’m so glad this popped up on my feed! My friends and I literally _just_ started making plans for a craft fair table. I really appreciate you sharing all of this information!!
i just had my first market and i made about $40 and my sister made about $30 and we definitely considered that a success for the crowd. our booth was $25 and we bought food etc. so it was really about meeting people and sharing our art. the crowd was much older than we expected but we got several invites to go to other events. i really appreciate this video and your transparency! happy crafting, friends :)
For FOUR HOURS. Girl that's insane. I don't know you but I'm prooooud~! I hope markets go just as well for you in the future. I know people sometimes don't like people commenting on their prices so feel free to ignore but imo yes some of those were underpriced but I didn't see any overpriced. When you thought that octopus at 20 was too much I thought that was spot on. Because it's also roughly the same size as other 20 dollar items on the table so it seemed accurate etc. Don't always just look at how 'easy' a pattern is to you but price competitively and similarly within your own shop
I belong to an association for 25 years and we put on a craft fair the Saturday before Easter every year. We didn’t provide any of the tables, we provided the venue for people to sell their stuff. We found overtime that when the weather was bad we did very well with attendance. If the weather was nice and people were working in their gardens or going out hiking or whatever, then attendance was bad. We had some days where we had 85° and other days where it was 20 and snowing. It also made a huge difference in the food that was eaten and we catered the concession stand. If we could make $1000 on lunch, that was a really good day. We sold a lot of coffee and a lot of hot chocolate.
Possums, sloths, lions, bees, bunnies, birds and cats are popular plushies/ amigurumi critters and flowers/plants in addition to other items you have. Glad you had a successful market! 😊
I just want to add that just because something sells online well doesn't mean that it will sell at market. Don't undercut your prices. People will pay what you ask if that is what they are looking for. Minis are always the best to sell at a market. They travel well and can fit into anything. I do agree that you needed more signage on your table.
When I'm shopping in a market, I try to buy something small from most, if not all, vendors. I like supporting local artisans but can't afford to shell out big for all of them. When I'm buying online, I'm more particular and if I'm gonna pay for shipping anyway, I want the big one! :3
Yessss! Congrats that's AWESOME! My first THREE markets I made actually ZERO dollars (selling dollhouse miniatures). Since minis are a niche thing, I'm trying to move on into selling crochet goods. Thank you for the tips!
Your final analysis should indicate what the cost of the yarn was and how long it took to make the items so you have some idea of profit . While $400 sounds great the final numbers may not be as substantive. But congrats on doing well on the first market.
Yeah very true!! Its hard to calculate cost of the yarn since I had all the yarn already but next time I’ll try to keep track to get a more accurate number :) thank you!
Great job, I think you're dealing with two different types of buyers. Markets people are looking for a bargain they want to bring home lots of cute little goodies and online people are looking for gifts and decor so they're willing to spend more.
I love little crocheted plushies as a buyer, and actually going to a market has given me the inspiration to start crocheting myself, so keep doing what you're doing! I do want to say that you would probably see a decent sales increase if you sold keychains. I bought this bear keychain recently and I love it so much! The seller sold it for $5, and I think they could have sold it for more, I probably would have bought it for even $10 because it's something that you can take with you so it's definitely worth it
I’ve been watching your videos for a while now and finally subscribed (not just because we almost have the same name). I feel like your videos are amazing and very professional! I was very surprised you didn’t have more subscribers, I feel like you’re going to be pretty popular in a couple years (or sooner). But, the love you have for crocheting and YouTubing are very obvious and really makes me excited to watch you
I know you probably won’t see this comment but you’re my all time favorite crochet RUclipsr that I love to watch while crocheting!!! You videos make me so Motivated to finish my crochet art projects lol! Anyway Tysm for making these longer videos!!
Consistency between online and in-person would be fine. However, if your online shop includes shipping in the price then market needs to be your price before shipping. Another thing I have noticed is that it is possible to have prices set too low at craft fairs. Price is often associated with quality at a craft fair so keep it in mind.
The minis comment make sense as a consumer. As an avid craft goer, I usually get little items especially to support local crafters. Do weirder animals. I bought the cutest bat at a market and have been wanting another one but never got the crafters Etsy or name or anything
I love your channel. As another crafter id love to give you a suggestion on record keeping. When I do my craft fair I print a list of all my inventory with prices. When I make a sale I put a tally mark next to it. This will help you when you get busy instead of writing down what sold. 😊 youre doing a fantastic job! Keep making videos!
@CrochetByGenna I'm really looking forward to your esty video. I have an easy shop too but I keep asking myself if it's worth it. Etsy takes so much money from my sales. So I'm curious to see your tips and tricks.
Yess!! I love this for you! But I do have some commentary , I think that the reason that people there didn’t buy stuff that you would normally be your best seller online is because of pricing and convenience, what I’m saying is that when you normally buy something online you know what you want to buy, for example if I know I’m going to buy something from your shop that’s 40 dollars it’s something I probably have been waiting to buy for a while and I’ve been saving up for it, but if I’m going to a market and I see the same item for 40 dollars I’m most likely not going to buy it because I probably don’t want to spend so much money at one place and for such a big purchase it’s something I would have to think about. But the reason your smaller items/cheaper items sell better at the in real life sale is because it’s cheap and it’s not so much money to the point where you have to question whether or not it’s really worth it to spend so much money on something , I’m not sure if that makes sense ?? But I’m 15 so take that as you will , and also maybe you priced it differently from in person compaired to online because it’s probably more nerve racking and it’s easier to set a high price for somebody online because you don’t see their reaction but in person you see their reaction and your more likely to give in and sell for cheaper
woohoo a resounding success!!! congratulations :) honestly you planned it out so well and i think the experience was worth the work! ugh so jealous of the people who got to go to the market and get these chubbies on sale.
I love the turtles, they are beautiful. Honestly if you went to a huge market at a convention center that lasted 2-3 days then you would do 1k of sure but a small market for a few hours, you did great!. I would be super proud of that.
I saw your tee and I was like, “What??” I’ve been watching various makers to get the right mindset for markets and nobody else is from MS! I’m in MS as well!
Congrats on your first market. I really think the before and after pictures of the setup would be a great idea. It will also help you on counts because you will be able to count things on this picture.
@@crochetbygenna Lol it’s so difficult to remember! My first two markets this year I forgot and was kicking myself😂🤦🏻♀️ I did so good with pics last year but I got very caught up. Hopefully I can remember next time
Another good seller for markets are fidget mushrooms, the mushrooms where their cap can go up and down! Or the mushrooms that have special mushroom caps, im not sure why but people really love mushrooms with eyes especially.
I think the reason smaller things sell at markets versus online is due to the fact that people find it easier to carry smaller items and make their money last a bit longer, so if they get smaller ticket items that are cheaper they can get other things too. With online, it can be shipped so it doesn't matter as much.
Genna you are so sweet! I love your market setup! I’ve got my first market coming up in a few weeks and this video and your last one make me so excited for it! Also, I was never super into the leggy frogs, but when I saw yours with their arms crossed - I died! So so cute! I must make them now! 😍
Awww thanks Katherine🥰❤️ so happy you enjoyed watching! Im so excited for you, it will be a blast! Good luck!! And hehe you’ll have fun with the froggies
Ive never done a market sell before, but I do sell locally occasionally and I've found that what sales really well in person are usually the items that don't sale well online. For example, my wearable sell really well in person, but online its my amigurumi that sells really well.
This is another person from Mississippi. Glad to have found your channel seeing all the little characters you have made, I would love to know how you make them. I don't know what part of Mississippi are from, but if you can do you ever get in touch with other people just to talk, and so they can ask you questions if you can. Would you let me know? Thank you.
I have a sneaking suspicion as someone who goes to craft markets that mini things will be your go-to. I love buying from multiple different stores at markets and like to get multiple small things instead of one more expensive thing from one store.
I'm so inspired by people like you I am a beginner crocheter and the idea of selling your things to make real profit is amazing! If I had the money I would buy your big penguin it's sooo cute ❤
I was thinking maybe you could add a bbq dip cup with the chicken nugget. It could help people know what it is. Just an idea. I think you did great. Everything is super cute.
I think when I go to a market, I'm more likely to buy more smaller, cheaper items. It's satisfying to physically get MORE items for "less" money. Plus feeding into impulsiveness is easier that way. :D If I'm going to Etsy or online, I'm actively seeking out something nice, normally have something in mind for a specific person or myself. I don't like when something is, say, $8 but then have to pay $5+ for shipping. I'd rather get a big item that justifies even more expensive shipping, if that makes sense.
I would suggest thinking about the animals native to your area? People in small towns are proud of what makes them unique, quirky. Also giant mushrooms might provide a nice back drop for your booth. Then placing small items under(possibly Bobby pin fairy lights to the underside of mushroom to look life dew drops or just a “magical sparkle”to set scene). People also love ugly/ cute I.e. possums. Maybe a charming toad. The pickle was very cute. Try other cute food items? And things with Missouri state outline if that appeals to you to make. Anyways great plushies. Congratulations! And agreed those were low prices.
I'm not an expert, but I think that people would be more likely to buy larger items on Etsy as shipping costs money so they would probably order larger, more expensive items so shipping would be worth it. On the other hand, it may be difficult to carry larger plushies around at a market, so potential customers would be more inclined to buy smaller or mini items.
Omg I have been waiting for this video! I watched you prep and it looked sooo exciting! Hopefully I can get this far in my crocheting journey too. I love watching your videos and ty for being an inspiration for me.
ive just started to organise my own market stall to sell my own amigirumi plushies, this video was actually really helpful as well as the comments so thank you.
Thank you for the summary! I didn’t realize how helpful that was til you did it!! Also would love a breakdown of selling on Etsy like you said. I’m thinking of starting my own plushie/ crochet business and all the advice and tips I can get are welcome!❤❤
Congratulations! Shoppers can be fickle 🙂 and what sells good one time might not sell well another time. I still love those little frogs and I'm surprised that the green ones didn't sell. They are really cute and the perfect shade of green.
i think small stuff sell better because most people that attend markets bring a limited amount of cash and/or because they are seeing their money leave their pockets/accounts…with online orders bigger things tend to sell better because you don’t really get they psychological aspect of buying in person and tend to think “oh $30 is nothing” when ordering online 😅 just something to think about
The reason the larger items sell on your online market is because the people going there are very niche and know YOU. When they buy something, it isn't just then item, its specifically your time they're spending their money on. Wheres the markets, they don't know you, and they want their money to last for the other stalls. (educated opinion)
I'm teaching me 10 year old granddaughter how to make a Dino. But, the best tutorial I've have found. She doesn't talk through 😮 the whole video. Ìdk if it will turn out ok or not. She's doing a sample show at her school. If the teacher approved the first. Thank you so much for telling up this wonderful info.😊
I loved this video and the market prep one also. I’m opening another Etsy shop soon for crochet. I have one for bows but I’ve taken a looooong break from it due to postal issues and it affecting my reviews. But I’m so excited for ur Etsy tips video. You can never have too many tips in my opinion! Again this video and the prep video were so helpful to watch! I love your energy and excitement for the market. Its helped me so much for ideas for my first crochet market in August!!!!! I subscribed and can’t wait to see ur channel grow! Just remember your OG subscribers lol ! ❤❤❤❤
Thank you for sharing this with us! It was very helpful to me personally. I haven't found too many crafters this jonest about their profits. This really helped me! ❤
I’ve done art shows and craft shows before and it’s so much work! Also, I feel like I never have enough art to fill my table 😆 I just found your channel, your crochet stuffies are really cute :)
omg girl I live in MS and I just started crocheting and I have been watching your videos !! I feel like ive seen you somewhere bc you looked familiar when I saw your videos. you make such cute things !!
Congratulations on your successful market sales! I love watching your videos. I am a fellow Mississippian and just recently started amigarumi. (I have been crocheting about a year and a half.) I so enjoy crocheting for friends and family. Do you have a pattern for the possum? He (she?) is adorable!!!
I've never sold at a market (as I sew doll clothing which A) takes a long time to make each piece and B) is too niche for an in-person setting), but I love visiting craft fairs and markets as a consumer. I agree with the other commenters about why the smaller items likely did better. Often I go to a market to browse and look for tiny knick-knacks, so I usually spend 15$ max per booth. The strawberry turtles were my favourite item you showcased in the video, but I don't think I would buy it in an in-person setting. It's also easier to carry smaller items if you're out and about. Good luck at future fairs!
I don’t make 1k or 2k either. My best market was $900 ish but that was like insanity and shocking. I normally make $200-$400 ish unless market is bad. So do you recommend starting off with some bigger plushes on etsy?! I was gonna try smaller but my small sell well in person. My big items take a while to move and I have to price lower then I want.
Ah that's amazing, $900 is wild! And honestly my big plushies are my best sellers on my Etsy! I never really sell that many minis lol it's so funny how selling in person vs online is so different. You never know though, maybe smaller items will sell better in your shop
i know this is old but while watching just now i realized that turtles for example are very common but where or how often do you see a possum plushie? so maybe that’s one reason people were more drawn to it, and also it has a few more details and looks more realistic than some other items, maybe? just my 2 cents
Very helpful video. I will share my thoughts I hope you do not mind. #1 I think you need to overprice most of the big ones and have smaller versions of them on regular price because the people would come to see the big ones but when they are choosing they will choose something smaller and easier to carry(and cheaper). And the price difference between the big and small ones would convince them of buying the small one instead of not buying anything at all. #2 Round numbers like $10 or $20 are "mind barrier" I am not sure how to say it in English. People tend to spend that money without feeling regrets afterwards. So have more of the small ones for "gift for friends that like that kind of things" ,"kids" "family members" etc #3 If someone definitely want something big they will be willing to spend more money on that item. #4 Most people probably wouldn't know who you are and your online shop and so on but they may want to see more of you or show something to a friend so make sure you have your info on display.
I think people on markets like to buy smaller and cheaper items, because there are a lot of sales stands and they want to buy from more than one seller so they have to manage their budget. The coasters seems to be "expensive" in comparison to a small plushie. I wouldn't put the coasers in a 4 pack beforehand because maybe the people want diffrent colors or only 1 or 2. So I would make a sign with "1 for 3,50 € - 4 for 13 $" (or 12 $ - a litte cheaper than 4 with the regular price). I would have bougt a green froggy and the orange triceratops, they are so cute! *.*
I’m not a seller so I have no experience but I would think that the more you do, the more people see you, the more familiar they become with you the better you’ll do with regards to sales. Repeat business and word of mouth seem to me an excellent advertisement.
You did really well with a winning combination. Congratulations! And yes inclimate weather brings people to indoor activities, like craft shows. Ive sold utilitarian crochet stuff with not much success. But colorful smalls always sold better for me too. Yuk, lol, on the possum. They annoy me where I live. It must be a location thing. I see your success factors as 1) a pleasant happy face, 2) display marketing with fun names, tables full but not crowded, 3) small fun toy items most people do not have time to make or have access to from a big box store, 4) soft plushy colorful yarn, 5) affordable prices.
Thank you. Great video. I have not done a market yet. I’m 62 and have issues with back and neck. I’m glad you had a good market. I’m going to check out your shop.
Aw thank you so much! Crochet is very hard on posture/neck, I have to always remember to sit up straight or else I'll get cramps. I'm glad you enjoyed, I hope you can do a market soon!
A couple of suggestions: 1) have more inventory, 2) make a list of your inventory, 3) put your coasters in sets of four, 4) did not see if you had bags, signage, nor where you can be found on social media nor where you sell online (Etsy, Shopify) QR codes would be helpful. Make multiples of each so you don not loose sales as you did on your first market. I am only trying to be helpful because I would love to see you become more successful in your craft fairs. Good luck on your next one.
Thanks so much!! Yes, definitely will make more inventory next time. I did have some signs with my social media and I handed out cards :) but these tips are great!! Thank you!
How would you suggest using QR codes?
@@carolcrockett2586 I personally got a QR code for my shop and printed it out really big on a piece of regular computer paper -- it looked nice and pretty in one of the acrylic sign holders I got! I know other people like to link the QR to their Venmo or social media
@CrochetByGenna a small investment is getting stickers with a cute designs withs a qr code/your info on them.
I go to tattoo convensions and it's a very common alternative to cards as that way people are very likely to stick your design on their notebooks or phones and are more likely to hold on to your info, and constantly be reminded of your work.
Plus I think you can get them for fairly cheap, and everyone loves free stickers c:
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She is doing fine.
As a beginner crocheter, I can’t believe how cheap you sold some of your items! With the price of yarn and the time it takes to make these things, your market buyers are lucky people! 😊
Awww thank you!! Ugh I know, I really need to increase prices next time ahah
Sweetie you selling your products to cheap .
@@junyalexander8591really? I was stunned - her toys are severely overpriced. Who buys them. The design is very simple, nothing to admire
They aren't, and like she said people buy them online all the time. When you factor in time, price of materials, the fact they are handmade not mass produced on a machine, and the current market, her prices are pretty low. Just because you wouldn't buy/admire something, doesn't mean there aren't other people who would. @@bambinaforever1402
@bambinaForever1402 crochet cant be machine made. That's why it's so expensive generally. Plus the time of the person. If you want cheap overproduced plushies that's fine. Just don't complain about handmade stuff being "overpriced"
I’ve been vending for several years now and I’ve found that while I always have cheaper items, I always have to have plenty of expensive items. People seem to shy away from items that seem “too cheap,” because they think it is cheaply made or in some way, “undesirable.” Not to mention, if you sell your items too cheap, you’ll burn yourself out much faster. People don’t have a problem with spending extra money on a high quality item, it gives them the sense that they are getting something of value.
Thanks so much for this, I love the input❤️
I have an idea. For the chicken nuggets, make mini chicken nuggets and make a chicken nugget box out of cardboard. Put the mini nuggets in the nuggets box and sell them per box or individually. The box can also be a display for the nuggets. 😁😊
Hahahha wait I love this! Yesss, this would definitely help haha thank you!
I do this and I sell way more
Brilliant!
I imagine that the minis might be more successful in person bc people are incidentally finding your stuff while browsing, so spending a small amount of money (under $20) seems like a reasonable impulse buy. Rather than online people are often seeking out your items and are prepared to spend larger amounts of money for that specific thing they’ve had on their mind for days/weeks
Yes!! That totally makes sense, thanks for sharing -- couldnt agree more :)
this is so cute! I'd recommend lots of mini's for a market! people are often willing to spend $5-8 on a cute mini at a market! it's a different clinetele than online selling! online sellers come looking for a cute crochet. a market shopper is often coming in very open minded! and i agree, don't under price yourself so much. your plushies are too adorable!!!
Aww thank you so much!! Yes that makes sense!! And I appreciate it🥺❤️ definitely wont undercut next time!!
I agree! I keep the majority of my inventory between $3 and $9. Markets are FULL of impulse purchases.
Love the strawberry turtles! A tip I saw on another video was to continue to bring the bigger items along, as they draw in a lot of attention even if they don’t sell! Good luck on your next market :)
Thanks so much!!❤️ And yes so true, if anything they will catch people’s eye🥰
Very true! I had two cat houses on my table, which brought in a lot of lookers (and sold one!). My usual items are winter hats, spa items and scrunchies. Best seller has been water balloons, but no matter how I label them, they must be explained. I keep getting asked how the balloon gets put in...
Totally agree with you Rachel! Last year I had a huge cloud plushie and a huge whale plushie. The cloud didn’t sell but eventually the whale did! There is always someone out there who will be drawn to the item you think is never going to sell
@@ecouturehandmades5166how do you sell your water balloons if you don't mind me asking?
The prices hurt me 😩 I charge $22 for a leggy frog and I would charge probably $20 for those octopi. The jumbo turtle I would have charged $50 at least! Oh gosh I mean obviously charge what you want but know your worth!!❤❤❤
Awww thanks so much!! Yes, 100% next time❤️
so expensive no would buy it tbh 😭😭
Yeah, and u would take all of them home with u because nobody would buy them
@@bambinaforever1402 who hurt u small bambina? Seems u r jealous person , cheers dont be haters ✌🏻✌🏻✌🏻
I feel that's too much, depending on how much your paying yourself for your time, the amount of toys you can get out of a 100g ball is more than enough to sell at these prices😊
Congrats!! I recommend having a spreadsheet of all the items (you can even print it off if you don't wanna have a laptop out), that has a column for price and at least checking off if it sold. That way you won't have to write anything when you make a sale except any receipt info you wanna take like time stamps or order numbers to track multiple items per purchase.
I started doing this and it definitely helps.
This is amazing, thank you so much! I'll definitely do this next time :)
My husband does this for me and definitely recommend
Suggestion for your little penguins! Turn them into wobbles by stuffing the base with a heavier material! This way they always stand up on their own even if pushed over. I made a little frog wobble this way and its probably my favorite thing ive made 😂
Awww wait I love this!! A little wobbler would be so cutee🥰 thank you!
@braveheart6816 I'm totally new to the amigurumi world. What do you put in the bottom to make it a wobble, if you don' t mind me asking. That's a great idea!
Hi friends!! I hope you enjoy watching my market results video :) sorry if it's a bit chaotic lol next time I'll definitely use my own Square reader/payment lol -- if you have any questions I didn't cover, feel free to comment and I'm happy to answer! Happy crocheting
Hi! What pattern did you use for the pink penguin? I have been trying to crochet one for my sister but I can never find a good pattern
@@moldycarrot9085 I used the one from this one seller on etsy, it was a super cheap pattern too! I linked all of the pattern urls on my "market prep" video hehe :)
I recommend that you type out a list of your items and their prices. Print it and put in on a clipboard. When you make a sale just put a tally mark next to the items that sell. From there, you can easily see which items sell, at which price point. At the end of the market, I put details as to set up, location, where the table was, weather, contact person, traffic, marketing, etc. Then put it in a binder to keep track and compare to next year. I also recommend more signage, more inventory, etc.
YOU GAVE ME SO MUCH MOTIVATION!!! Me and a friend of mine wants to go to a market and sell stuff! But this would also be our first market and we dont know if we could aford it. We we’re having doubts about how much money we would make but this video gave us motivation!! Thank you so much girly
Aww oh my gosh, this makes me so happy!! You guys got it!! Even if you don’t have a crazy amount of inventory, just experiencing a market will be fun and rewarding!!
I highly recommend getting supplies from the thrift store to start! It's inexpensive, and very affordable. I get most of my yarns and threads from there. I just rewind them into hanks and wash them. :)
Thank you for being so transparent! That helps out us newbie market preppers. Appreciate you ♡
Aww of course!! Glad you found it helpful🥰
Markets in person are SO DIFFERENT than online sales! 😮 its so crazy how it goes
Its seriously so wild!!!
I'm not surprised that you sold more of the smaller objects. Small items attract impulse buyers, which make up the majority of people who go to craft markets. I remember this from when my grandma and her sister did craft fairs/markets.
Yes definitely makes sense!! :)
You'll rarely sell everything on a market or crafts fair. With every sold item the display looks emptier, gives the customer less to choose from. So your sale was a success❤ It is easier when you can replace a sold item with another item so the display always looks attractive to potential buyers. I like craft fairs because visitors there can give you a feedback of what they like and would like to buy. You can see what they are looking for. Stress and emotional support items - you have a good idea. It's needed. Especially when school restarts in August. A little squeezable toy to hold on to. And for adults pads to support wrist or hand while working on the computer. Good luck and lots of customers❣️
Aww thank you so so much❤️❤️
It’s unfortunate that we have to cut our prices in person! It’s always surprising what sells and what doesn’t. People NEVER know what my chicken nuggets are either so I stopped making them. Online you can definitely get more money for plushies. I’d love to sell online but getting started makes me nervous. If you have any tips I’d love to hear. I kind of want to start slow if I start that. It was a goal for me this year
In person is so different because at markets ppl don’t tend to want to spend a ton. It’s very odd and EVERY event is different. I’ve had some events a lot of higher priced sold and some none sold. Keep trying!! You got this
We print a list with our items and the count and then my husband just tallies it as I sell stuff! Might be good to try in the future.
I was so surprised people didn't know what the chicken nuggets are lol I guess we're just used to seeing them in the crochet community. I definitely will be sharing Etsy tips next week -- I'm excited for you to open your online shop!! It'll be fun and starting slow is always best!
Oh that's so smart!! Yes, next time we'll definitely have inventory all written out beforehand and then my husband can just tally :)
Thank you soo much, you're so sweet! You got this too!! :)
I love doing markets and watching people prepping. I am usually surprised at what sales and what doesn’t sale. My first market for this year is next Saturday. It’s a pickle festival and there were 5,000 tickets sold. Who knew people love pickles so much? I have over 300 plushies made so hopefully a few people will find something that they can’t live without.
Oh my gosh that's amazing, I would love to attend a pickle festival! Best of luck, that sounds like an amazing inventory!! :)
Make some pickle plushies?
How’d it go ?
@@jas879 thank you for asking. I sold out of almost everything! All my small stuff went and I had a lot! I came home with a few of my larger items. I’ll email you a short video of my set up. If you see anything you would like to know where I got the pattern let me know and I’ll share. FYI opossums we’re extremely popular. I even sold my giant one. Of course the emotional support pickles were the second thing I sold out of. Don’t have your email so I messaged you in Instagram.
I think undercutting items in person is a common thing to do, it's almost like rewarding the individual for actually putting in the effort of coming in to buy.
Not to mention that it's saving a bit of money that you don't have to spend on shipping.
Also undercutting in person might result in a good experience increasing the likelihood of someone buying your online products to add to their collection. Like a discount or a special. C:
Either way they look amazing and plushies that size are usually a bit pricier so your prices seem very fair. Like compare it to a squishmallow, I'd pay about 20 euro for a small one
Awww thanks so much Liz, love reading your input and totally agree🥰❤️
To keep track of sales you could put price tags on them and tape the tags into a notebook as they sell.
Ohhh thats an amazing idea! Thank you🥰❤️
Such cute items!! You definitely could double the prices on your items! I just bought some of the plush yarn to make an amigurumi for my niece-that stuff ain’t cheap!! 🥲 be kind to yourself-consider the cost to make and time spent! Congratulations on your first successful market!! 😊
Awwww thank you sooo much!! I appreciate it❤️❤️❤️
Thank you for the market update! It's something I'm thinking about doing. I also wanted to say how nice and professional your videos are, I've been watching a lot of crochet content lately and a lot of people have volume issues where it's hard to make out what they're saying, or the quality isn't quite there, or they don't have the same easy flow you do, like you're a natural at being in front of the camera and interacting with people, no awkwardness.
Aw thank you so much, this is so sweet! I really do love filming these video for you guys, it's so much fun! I'm so glad you enjoy them :)
Mushrooms with red or orange tops with white spots are popular on fabric and Knick knacks. Also kitties and puppies will probably do well. Pet parents like to collect things like that. So do people that cannot have pets but still love them and would like to have one. I thought the chicken nuggets were super cute! Truthfully everything was cute but I laughed out loud when I saw the nugget! You’re doing a great job!
Awww thank you so much!! Yes, definitely gonna make some more “pets” next time and add white spots to the mushrooms :)
Very true a friend of mine collects Aussie & Border Collie plushie's.
also, any children at the market will know a cat from afar before they see a frog, yk?
I agree. I don’t have fur babies but like having the kind that don’t require maintenance 😂
I would love to hear how much you spent on material and time and how much you made taking that into account as well. I will be doing my first market this year and am starting my crochet early! I love the idea of using the huge skeins of soft yarn!
Awww thank you!! For my next market prep video I'll definitely break down the material costs/time to make the plushies ❤ good luck on your first market!
OMG! I'm dying! Sitting here catching up on my Emotional Support Pickle orders from Etsy (I need to make 11!!) and saw you used my tags for your pickle!! Love it! Thank you SO much and I'm so happy that they are selling well for you. Can't wait to watch more of your videos!
Awww omg!!! Hello!! Yes, these are amazing!!! Thanks so much🥺🥺😭😭❤️
Where do we find your Emotional support pickle pattern?
I support clients with their emotional healing and these would be awesome for my clients
I love this comment section. It’s so positive and full of helpful tips for others.
Side note: i was laughing so hard when your cat jumped in the bin and ran off. Don’t know why but that tickled me so much. I kept rewinding that part. Glad she was okay 😂😂
Ikr, everyone is so sweet!😭 And hahaha oh my gosh, I literally couldn't believe I got it on video😂 hahah thank you!!
Having a range of prices is always good. A lot of things under $20 for impulse buys, but also some around $30 and $50+, even $100+ for people looking for the perfect extravagant gift.
Yes, so true!! thank you! ❤️
I remember watching this video the day it came out and now all these months later I have my first official (permit needed) market tomorrow!! Your content is such a inspiration! (And huge reassurance when it comes to prices) ❤❤❤
Awww omg I love this! CONGRATS -- you'll do great at your market tomorrow
I’ve been thinking about making possums so thank you! I always find it slightly funny when people say “oh I’ll be back” and then get sad when I sell out of something they wanted. Not funny that they are sad but it’s like.. thats the chance you take. I always tell ppl to do whats best for them but the stock you see is normally MOST of what I have. Once its gone its gone. I only back stock like octos and bees currently. I’d love to have more but I’m only one person.
LOL yes! Literally what happened at my market -- exactly we're only one person! But good to know for future markets that people really love the possums xD
Oh, I’m so glad this popped up on my feed! My friends and I literally _just_ started making plans for a craft fair table. I really appreciate you sharing all of this information!!
Aww Im so glad you found me :) have so much fun at your market!
i just had my first market and i made about $40 and my sister made about $30 and we definitely considered that a success for the crowd. our booth was $25 and we bought food etc. so it was really about meeting people and sharing our art. the crowd was much older than we expected but we got several invites to go to other events. i really appreciate this video and your transparency! happy crafting, friends :)
For FOUR HOURS. Girl that's insane. I don't know you but I'm prooooud~! I hope markets go just as well for you in the future.
I know people sometimes don't like people commenting on their prices so feel free to ignore but imo yes some of those were underpriced but I didn't see any overpriced. When you thought that octopus at 20 was too much I thought that was spot on. Because it's also roughly the same size as other 20 dollar items on the table so it seemed accurate etc. Don't always just look at how 'easy' a pattern is to you but price competitively and similarly within your own shop
Aww oh my gosh thank you so so much, this was super sweet and validating lol
I belong to an association for 25 years and we put on a craft fair the Saturday before Easter every year. We didn’t provide any of the tables, we provided the venue for people to sell their stuff. We found overtime that when the weather was bad we did very well with attendance. If the weather was nice and people were working in their gardens or going out hiking or whatever, then attendance was bad. We had some days where we had 85° and other days where it was 20 and snowing. It also made a huge difference in the food that was eaten and we catered the concession stand. If we could make $1000 on lunch, that was a really good day. We sold a lot of coffee and a lot of hot chocolate.
Possums, sloths, lions, bees, bunnies, birds and cats are popular plushies/ amigurumi critters and flowers/plants in addition to other items you have. Glad you had a successful market! 😊
Aww thanks so much!! ❤️ so many cute animals!
I just want to add that just because something sells online well doesn't mean that it will sell at market. Don't undercut your prices. People will pay what you ask if that is what they are looking for. Minis are always the best to sell at a market. They travel well and can fit into anything. I do agree that you needed more signage on your table.
Genna thank you so much for the video!! I’m 13 and your tips helped me so much at my market, I doubled in profits :) Please keep making these videos!
Aww yay, I'm so happy to hear that!! Wow great job :) and thanks so much for this sweet comment
I think your profit is way more relatable than many RUclipsrs. I also am from a low key area, so 400$ for me would be awesome! congrats!
Aww thanks so much!!!
When I'm shopping in a market, I try to buy something small from most, if not all, vendors. I like supporting local artisans but can't afford to shell out big for all of them. When I'm buying online, I'm more particular and if I'm gonna pay for shipping anyway, I want the big one! :3
Yessss! Congrats that's AWESOME! My first THREE markets I made actually ZERO dollars (selling dollhouse miniatures). Since minis are a niche thing, I'm trying to move on into selling crochet goods. Thank you for the tips!
Awww of course, thanks so much Emily! You got this!!❤️❤️❤️
Your final analysis should indicate what the cost of the yarn was and how long it took to make the items so you have some idea of profit . While $400 sounds great the final numbers may not be as substantive. But congrats on doing well on the first market.
Yeah very true!! Its hard to calculate cost of the yarn since I had all the yarn already but next time I’ll try to keep track to get a more accurate number :) thank you!
Great job, I think you're dealing with two different types of buyers. Markets people are looking for a bargain they want to bring home lots of cute little goodies and online people are looking for gifts and decor so they're willing to spend more.
Aww thank you so much! yes, that definitely makes sense! ❤️
I love little crocheted plushies as a buyer, and actually going to a market has given me the inspiration to start crocheting myself, so keep doing what you're doing! I do want to say that you would probably see a decent sales increase if you sold keychains. I bought this bear keychain recently and I love it so much! The seller sold it for $5, and I think they could have sold it for more, I probably would have bought it for even $10 because it's something that you can take with you so it's definitely worth it
I’ve been watching your videos for a while now and finally subscribed (not just because we almost have the same name). I feel like your videos are amazing and very professional! I was very surprised you didn’t have more subscribers, I feel like you’re going to be pretty popular in a couple years (or sooner). But, the love you have for crocheting and YouTubing are very obvious and really makes me excited to watch you
Aww oh my gosh, thank you so much Jenna!! You are so sweet
I know you probably won’t see this comment but you’re my all time favorite crochet RUclipsr that I love to watch while crocheting!!! You videos make me so Motivated to finish my crochet art projects lol! Anyway Tysm for making these longer videos!!
Consistency between online and in-person would be fine. However, if your online shop includes shipping in the price then market needs to be your price before shipping. Another thing I have noticed is that it is possible to have prices set too low at craft fairs. Price is often associated with quality at a craft fair so keep it in mind.
Thank you for the insight!! And thanks for watching🥰❤️
The minis comment make sense as a consumer. As an avid craft goer, I usually get little items especially to support local crafters. Do weirder animals. I bought the cutest bat at a market and have been wanting another one but never got the crafters Etsy or name or anything
That makes sense! Thank you!! :) And lol yes the weirder the better!!
I love your channel. As another crafter id love to give you a suggestion on record keeping. When I do my craft fair I print a list of all my inventory with prices. When I make a sale I put a tally mark next to it. This will help you when you get busy instead of writing down what sold. 😊 youre doing a fantastic job! Keep making videos!
This is great advice, definitely going to do that going into my next market! Thank you sooo much🥰❤️❤️❤️
@CrochetByGenna I'm really looking forward to your esty video. I have an easy shop too but I keep asking myself if it's worth it. Etsy takes so much money from my sales. So I'm curious to see your tips and tricks.
Yess!! I love this for you! But I do have some commentary , I think that the reason that people there didn’t buy stuff that you would normally be your best seller online is because of pricing and convenience, what I’m saying is that when you normally buy something online you know what you want to buy, for example if I know I’m going to buy something from your shop that’s 40 dollars it’s something I probably have been waiting to buy for a while and I’ve been saving up for it, but if I’m going to a market and I see the same item for 40 dollars I’m most likely not going to buy it because I probably don’t want to spend so much money at one place and for such a big purchase it’s something I would have to think about. But the reason your smaller items/cheaper items sell better at the in real life sale is because it’s cheap and it’s not so much money to the point where you have to question whether or not it’s really worth it to spend so much money on something , I’m not sure if that makes sense ?? But I’m 15 so take that as you will , and also maybe you priced it differently from in person compaired to online because it’s probably more nerve racking and it’s easier to set a high price for somebody online because you don’t see their reaction but in person you see their reaction and your more likely to give in and sell for cheaper
woohoo a resounding success!!! congratulations :) honestly you planned it out so well and i think the experience was worth the work! ugh so jealous of the people who got to go to the market and get these chubbies on sale.
Awww thanks so much! The bellies!!!
I love the turtles, they are beautiful. Honestly if you went to a huge market at a convention center that lasted 2-3 days then you would do 1k of sure but a small market for a few hours, you did great!. I would be super proud of that.
Your items are so cute. An emotional support pickle. What a great idea! I’d buy one. And a possum.
Awww thank you!!💕
I saw your tee and I was like, “What??” I’ve been watching various makers to get the right mindset for markets and nobody else is from MS! I’m in MS as well!
Aww so cool -- I love meeting other Mississippians!
Congrats on your first market. I really think the before and after pictures of the setup would be a great idea. It will also help you on counts because you will be able to count things on this picture.
Thanks so much! Yes, literally kicking myself for not grabbing an "after" picture lol next time! :)
@@crochetbygenna Lol it’s so difficult to remember! My first two markets this year I forgot and was kicking myself😂🤦🏻♀️ I did so good with pics last year but I got very caught up. Hopefully I can remember next time
Another good seller for markets are fidget mushrooms, the mushrooms where their cap can go up and down! Or the mushrooms that have special mushroom caps, im not sure why but people really love mushrooms with eyes especially.
The penguins would sell more effectively as a key chain
Omg yes, I regret not making them into keychains!! Next time :)
I think the reason smaller things sell at markets versus online is due to the fact that people find it easier to carry smaller items and make their money last a bit longer, so if they get smaller ticket items that are cheaper they can get other things too. With online, it can be shipped so it doesn't matter as much.
Genna you are so sweet! I love your market setup! I’ve got my first market coming up in a few weeks and this video and your last one make me so excited for it! Also, I was never super into the leggy frogs, but when I saw yours with their arms crossed - I died! So so cute! I must make them now! 😍
Awww thanks Katherine🥰❤️ so happy you enjoyed watching! Im so excited for you, it will be a blast! Good luck!! And hehe you’ll have fun with the froggies
Ive never done a market sell before, but I do sell locally occasionally and I've found that what sales really well in person are usually the items that don't sale well online. For example, my wearable sell really well in person, but online its my amigurumi that sells really well.
Very interesting! I think in the future I want to include some wearable pieces in person so this is good to hear :)
I hope some of this stuff is listed on your Etsy soon! I’d love to buy a mini plushie 💛
Aww thank you!! Hehe yes, gonna open up my shop once I'm home from NJ
Following so I can buy a possum 🥰
This is another person from Mississippi. Glad to have found your channel seeing all the little characters you have made, I would love to know how you make them. I don't know what part of Mississippi are from, but if you can do you ever get in touch with other people just to talk, and so they can ask you questions if you can. Would you let me know? Thank you.
i think one of the reasons ur strawberry turtles sell more online is bc of the name! it's so cute!
Aww thats true!! Thank you🥰❤️
The egg penguins are ADORABLE
i have been looking forward to this since i watched your market prep video! ur videos are my new favorite thing to watch while i crochet :)
Awww!! This is so sweet😭 so glad you enjoy watching hehe thanks so much❤️
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I have a sneaking suspicion as someone who goes to craft markets that mini things will be your go-to. I love buying from multiple different stores at markets and like to get multiple small things instead of one more expensive thing from one store.
Aww thats amazing!! Yes! Minis will be my go to for my next market❤️
$423 that’s how much my you made
I'm so inspired by people like you I am a beginner crocheter and the idea of selling your things to make real profit is amazing! If I had the money I would buy your big penguin it's sooo cute ❤
I was thinking maybe you could add a bbq dip cup with the chicken nugget. It could help people know what it is. Just an idea. I think you did great. Everything is super cute.
Hahaha I loveee that, bbq dip would be soo cute to add! Thank you🥰🥰
Thank you for this video. I love how you broke down everything. Your display is beautiful.
Aww thank you so much!!
I think when I go to a market, I'm more likely to buy more smaller, cheaper items. It's satisfying to physically get MORE items for "less" money. Plus feeding into impulsiveness is easier that way. :D If I'm going to Etsy or online, I'm actively seeking out something nice, normally have something in mind for a specific person or myself. I don't like when something is, say, $8 but then have to pay $5+ for shipping. I'd rather get a big item that justifies even more expensive shipping, if that makes sense.
That totally makes sense!! Im literally the same way!
I would suggest thinking about the animals native to your area? People in small towns are proud of what makes them unique, quirky. Also giant mushrooms might provide a nice back drop for your booth. Then placing small items under(possibly Bobby pin fairy lights to the underside of mushroom to look life dew drops or just a “magical sparkle”to set scene). People also love ugly/ cute I.e. possums. Maybe a charming toad. The pickle was very cute. Try other cute food items? And things with Missouri state outline if that appeals to you to make. Anyways great plushies. Congratulations! And agreed those were low prices.
This is such an adorable idea! I think people would definitely love animals native to the area!! Thanks so much for this❤️
I'm not an expert, but I think that people would be more likely to buy larger items on Etsy as shipping costs money so they would probably order larger, more expensive items so shipping would be worth it. On the other hand, it may be difficult to carry larger plushies around at a market, so potential customers would be more inclined to buy smaller or mini items.
That makes a lot of sense! Definitely will make a lot more minis next market
Yes, thank you for the summary!! Very helpful that you included how many sold vs how many you made of each
Aww yay, I'm glad you found it helpful! Thanks for watching :)
Omg I have been waiting for this video! I watched you prep and it looked sooo exciting! Hopefully I can get this far in my crocheting journey too. I love watching your videos and ty for being an inspiration for me.
Aww oh my gosh this is too sweet! So glad you enjoyed and feel inspired :') so excited for you!
ive just started to organise my own market stall to sell my own amigirumi plushies, this video was actually really helpful as well as the comments so thank you.
Thank you for the summary! I didn’t realize how helpful that was til you did it!!
Also would love a breakdown of selling on Etsy like you said. I’m thinking of starting my own plushie/ crochet business and all the advice and tips I can get are welcome!❤❤
Aww yay, so glad you found it helpful!! I’ll definitely be posting an etsy video next, thank you!!❤️
also SORRY i'm commenting as i watch: i was expecting the pink penguin to be like £50!!!! i am in LOVE with her!!!
Congratulations! Shoppers can be fickle 🙂 and what sells good one time might not sell well another time. I still love those little frogs and I'm surprised that the green ones didn't sell. They are really cute and the perfect shade of green.
Thanks so much!! And ikr?! The green froggies were my personal favorite out of all the colors!
i absolutely love how your not greedy with your prices but at the same time raise those prices a bit!!😂🫶
Hahaha aww thanks so much😂❤️ yes!! 100% next time :)
i think small stuff sell better because most people that attend markets bring a limited amount of cash and/or because they are seeing their money leave their pockets/accounts…with online orders bigger things tend to sell better because you don’t really get they psychological aspect of buying in person and tend to think “oh $30 is nothing” when ordering online 😅 just something to think about
100%, I totally agree!! A lot of psychological aspects to selling in general!
The reason the larger items sell on your online market is because the people going there are very niche and know YOU. When they buy something, it isn't just then item, its specifically your time they're spending their money on. Wheres the markets, they don't know you, and they want their money to last for the other stalls. (educated opinion)
That makes total sense, I think next market I will focus on smaller items ❤ thank you!
I'm teaching me 10 year old granddaughter how to make a Dino. But, the best tutorial I've have found. She doesn't talk through 😮 the whole video. Ìdk if it will turn out ok or not. She's doing a sample show at her school. If the teacher approved the first. Thank you so much for telling up this wonderful info.😊
I loved this video and the market prep one also. I’m opening another Etsy shop soon for crochet. I have one for bows but I’ve taken a looooong break from it due to postal issues and it affecting my reviews. But I’m so excited for ur Etsy tips video. You can never have too many tips in my opinion!
Again this video and the prep video were so helpful to watch! I love your energy and excitement for the market. Its helped me so much for ideas for my first crochet market in August!!!!!
I subscribed and can’t wait to see ur channel grow! Just remember your OG subscribers lol ! ❤❤❤❤
Aww thank you so much Stacey!!
Thank you for sharing this with us! It was very helpful to me personally. I haven't found too many crafters this jonest about their profits. This really helped me! ❤
This was a great video ! I’m so glad you had a successful market and I can’t wait for my first one !
Thank you so much!! I'm so excited for you, have so much fun with it :)
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I’ve done art shows and craft shows before and it’s so much work! Also, I feel like I never have enough art to fill my table 😆
I just found your channel, your crochet stuffies are really cute :)
awww thank you so much, you're so sweet ❤ it really is so much work lol !!
omg girl I live in MS and I just started crocheting and I have been watching your videos !! I feel like ive seen you somewhere bc you looked familiar when I saw your videos. you make such cute things !!
Congratulations on your successful market sales! I love watching your videos. I am a fellow Mississippian and just recently started amigarumi. (I have been crocheting about a year and a half.) I so enjoy crocheting for friends and family. Do you have a pattern for the possum? He (she?) is adorable!!!
Aww thanks so much🥰 Love connecting with a fellow Mississippian :) the possum is from “Kaysplushies” and is the cutest darn thing ever!!
I've never sold at a market (as I sew doll clothing which A) takes a long time to make each piece and B) is too niche for an in-person setting), but I love visiting craft fairs and markets as a consumer. I agree with the other commenters about why the smaller items likely did better. Often I go to a market to browse and look for tiny knick-knacks, so I usually spend 15$ max per booth. The strawberry turtles were my favourite item you showcased in the video, but I don't think I would buy it in an in-person setting. It's also easier to carry smaller items if you're out and about. Good luck at future fairs!
Awww thanks so much!! This is definitely helpful hehe thank you ❤️
I don’t make 1k or 2k either. My best market was $900 ish but that was like insanity and shocking.
I normally make $200-$400 ish unless market is bad.
So do you recommend starting off with some bigger plushes on etsy?! I was gonna try smaller but my small sell well in person. My big items take a while to move and I have to price lower then I want.
Ah that's amazing, $900 is wild! And honestly my big plushies are my best sellers on my Etsy! I never really sell that many minis lol it's so funny how selling in person vs online is so different. You never know though, maybe smaller items will sell better in your shop
You a very sensible, clever and creative young woman. Jolly well done!
Aww thank you soo much!!
People might just already have bees or are just getting tired of them.
i know this is old but while watching just now i realized that turtles for example are very common but where or how often do you see a possum plushie? so maybe that’s one reason people were more drawn to it, and also it has a few more details and looks more realistic than some other items, maybe? just my 2 cents
Do not underprice! You have high quality items and a lot of TLC goes into each of these babies. Please don’t underprice again!
Awww thank you so much! I definitely won't ❤
Very helpful video.
I will share my thoughts I hope you do not mind.
#1 I think you need to overprice most of the big ones and have smaller versions of them on regular price because the people would come to see the big ones but when they are choosing they will choose something smaller and easier to carry(and cheaper). And the price difference between the big and small ones would convince them of buying the small one instead of not buying anything at all.
#2 Round numbers like $10 or $20 are "mind barrier" I am not sure how to say it in English. People tend to spend that money without feeling regrets afterwards. So have more of the small ones for "gift for friends that like that kind of things" ,"kids" "family members" etc
#3 If someone definitely want something big they will be willing to spend more money on that item.
#4 Most people probably wouldn't know who you are and your online shop and so on but they may want to see more of you or show something to a friend so make sure you have your info on display.
I think people on markets like to buy smaller and cheaper items, because there are a lot of sales stands and they want to buy from more than one seller so they have to manage their budget. The coasters seems to be "expensive" in comparison to a small plushie.
I wouldn't put the coasers in a 4 pack beforehand because maybe the people want diffrent colors or only 1 or 2. So I would make a sign with "1 for 3,50 € - 4 for 13 $" (or 12 $ - a litte cheaper than 4 with the regular price).
I would have bougt a green froggy and the orange triceratops, they are so cute! *.*
Thanks so much!!! I love this advice
I’m not a seller so I have no experience but I would think that the more you do, the more people see you, the more familiar they become with you the better you’ll do with regards to sales. Repeat business and word of mouth seem to me an excellent advertisement.
Thank you so much!! Totally agree :)
You did really well with a winning combination. Congratulations! And yes inclimate weather brings people to indoor activities, like craft shows. Ive sold utilitarian crochet stuff with not much success. But colorful smalls always sold better for me too. Yuk, lol, on the possum. They annoy me where I live. It must be a location thing. I see your success factors as 1) a pleasant happy face, 2) display marketing with fun names, tables full but not crowded, 3) small fun toy items most people do not have time to make or have access to from a big box store, 4) soft plushy colorful yarn, 5) affordable prices.
Awww thank you so much Georgia🥰❤️ this is so sweet! And haha I’m still shocked about the possum being so popular!
My last market i made $80ish, so i applaud your success!!
Aww thank you! $80 is amazing too though, any profit is profit😍
Tallahassee has a market in Late november or early december called Market days. Lots of people go to that market. Good luck!
Thank you. Great video. I have not done a market yet. I’m 62 and have issues with back and neck. I’m glad you had a good market. I’m going to check out your shop.
Aw thank you so much! Crochet is very hard on posture/neck, I have to always remember to sit up straight or else I'll get cramps. I'm glad you enjoyed, I hope you can do a market soon!