The last 2 months have been my best selling months in fair in 2 years. At the start it took a long time to be seen . I have noticed that adding collections and updating images has helped me a lot.
I am absolutely loving this wholesale series! I appreciate you for creating these videos. It’s giving me a true insight on opening wholesale as another revenue stream for my business💕
So glad you’re liking the series! I personally love wholesale as an additional revenue stream, and just like anything you can control it. But it’s good to not have all your eggs in one basket and just do direct to consumer, at least in my opinion!
Thank you so much for sharing this info. Your transparency and insight are super helpful. I would LOVE to see a video on your decision to opt in/out of the Faire Insider program that they are pushing hard right now. Very few RUclipsrs have created content around this, perhaps because it's still new.
Thank you! I opted in the “test” it but the program doesn’t start until August 22nd so I won’t have much to share until after it’s launched. Will add to my list of future topics though!
@@caitlinblue ok. To clarify I was mostly referring to content around your reasoning for opting in, not any results you’ve received from the opt in. I just watched a webinar on the program so I’m probably in overthinking mode right now. lol. Thanks for responding.
Congrats on getting in!! I definitely wanted to share my perspective because it’s dramatically different from 2 years ago. You’re certainly not alone friend!
Can you do an updated video on the requirements to get approved to sell on Faire. I do not currently have any wholesale accounts. Is that a requirement for approval?
I really missed watching your videos. I’m so glad you’re back posting. ☺️ I think the last time that I commented on your video was during the AH v JD trial. Oh! How time flies! 🤭
Thanks so much, Caitlin! Loved hearing your honest opinion on this. I just got approved for Faire and am working to get my shop set up. I appreciate having a realistic view on what traffic/sales will probably look like! ♥️
I’ve noticed a new shift as well this year. Last year I did great! This year has been slow. And this new marketing advertising they started… I dont know how I feel about it.
@@caitlinblue did you see the email survey they sent out today? I’m definitely going to fill out it bc what ever they are doing behind the scenes.. this ain’t it.
I appreciate everything you've said here. We've been on Faire since 2020 and feel the same. Have you found any new platforms to sell your products to retailers that you are liking?
Thank you for your transparency! That is one of the reasons I watch your channel! I am just starting to get into wholesaling (I currently have a brick & mortar) and found how saturated Faire was with soaps. I also have a question with Faire, who is responsible for collecting payment? I know that the wholesaler doesn't have to pay for 60 days, but what happens if you ship the product and they don't pay? Thanks so much for your generosity with your info and time!
This is very helpful. I wanted to join Faire (on the waitlist), but all the videos I could find are 2 or more years old. I feel like some of my items would be an excellent fit, but not all. I do Fused glass, which is hit or miss on what people want. I am thinking about moving out into neutral home decor, which I hear is super popular right now. I'm fond of bright colours, but who does their bathroom in bright red? Do you have a suggestion on another wholesaling website?
@@caitlinblue That is my plan this year. A site of my own, and then reaching out, especially if Faire doesn't want me. It's been 2 months on the waitlist.
I'm still debating it...I have to run the numbers because almost all of my Faire sales have been direct. I have to pay for direct shipping so I'm feeling like it's not in my favor. I may turn it on in August when the program goes live to test it and see.
Hi Caitlin! You said that Shopify stores will pull images and descriptions. Does that mean customers on Faire can use the Faire seller’s images in their own Shopify shops? Or does that violate image copyright? I hope that question makes sense. I’m totally new to this
Good day.. we are a major wholesaler on faire and one item not brought up that is driving us to leave faire is, there current as of today aug 14th 2024 screening of who is actually a retailer and who actually are end customer buyers. Sadly my marketing team tested this out by cresting a fake account and there was no system wide check if we were a valid retailer. Sellers on faire beware for 2 reasons. 1. With low min, you are directly cutting out your local retailers by inadvertently selling wholesale to retail customers which in turn the wholesaler per state law (45 out of 50.states have state sales tax) that the wholesaler owes the state tax!!!! Uh oh :( 2. You are destroying your established retailers customer base by selling DTC (thier customers) nevermind a devaluation of your own product. I enjoyed your videos and my company does around 300k a year on faire, but my.ethics are pointing me to jump ship... with respect of my 2000 retailers world wide. Food for thought and good luck everyone!!!
The last 2 months have been my best selling months in fair in 2 years.
At the start it took a long time to be seen . I have noticed that adding collections and updating images has helped me a lot.
So glad that’s working for you!! Thanks for sharing your tips!
@@caitlinblue thank you. By the way i really enjoy your channel . You have great knowledge to share
I am absolutely loving this wholesale series! I appreciate you for creating these videos. It’s giving me a true insight on opening wholesale as another revenue stream for my business💕
So glad you’re liking the series! I personally love wholesale as an additional revenue stream, and just like anything you can control it. But it’s good to not have all your eggs in one basket and just do direct to consumer, at least in my opinion!
Thank you so much for sharing this info. Your transparency and insight are super helpful. I would LOVE to see a video on your decision to opt in/out of the Faire Insider program that they are pushing hard right now. Very few RUclipsrs have created content around this, perhaps because it's still new.
Thank you! I opted in the “test” it but the program doesn’t start until August 22nd so I won’t have much to share until after it’s launched. Will add to my list of future topics though!
@@caitlinblue ok. To clarify I was mostly referring to content around your reasoning for opting in, not any results you’ve received from the opt in. I just watched a webinar on the program so I’m probably in overthinking mode right now. lol. Thanks for responding.
I am grateful for your transparency. This was so helpful. Now I realize Faire may not be where I am looking to sell.
You’re so welcome! It’s still a good platform, just not the best stream for wholesale anymore.
I 100% appreciate your transparency. I'm new to faire and no sales for the last 3 months. so thanks for the heads up
Congrats on getting in!! I definitely wanted to share my perspective because it’s dramatically different from 2 years ago. You’re certainly not alone friend!
Same here! Absolutely none and I’ve been on since late February. I’ve updated collections and photos but still nothing
Can you do an updated video on the requirements to get approved to sell on Faire.
I do not currently have any wholesale accounts. Is that a requirement for approval?
I really missed watching your videos. I’m so glad you’re back posting. ☺️
I think the last time that I commented on your video was during the AH v JD trial. Oh! How time flies! 🤭
Oh my gosh I feel like that was just yesterday but it’s been years now! So glad you’re still watching after all this time! 🥰
Thanks so much, Caitlin! Loved hearing your honest opinion on this. I just got approved for Faire and am working to get my shop set up. I appreciate having a realistic view on what traffic/sales will probably look like! ♥️
I hope that you being new might drive extra sales for you!! 👍
@@caitlinblue Thank you!!! ♥️
I’ve noticed a new shift as well this year. Last year I did great! This year has been slow. And this new marketing advertising they started… I dont know how I feel about it.
It feels very much like ETSY a few years ago and if you and I are having slow sales…I bet Faire overall isn’t doing as well as they used to.
@@caitlinblue did you see the email survey they sent out today? I’m definitely going to fill out it bc what ever they are doing behind the scenes.. this ain’t it.
I appreciate everything you've said here. We've been on Faire since 2020 and feel the same. Have you found any new platforms to sell your products to retailers that you are liking?
Thank you for your transparency! That is one of the reasons I watch your channel! I am just starting to get into wholesaling (I currently have a brick & mortar) and found how saturated Faire was with soaps.
I also have a question with Faire, who is responsible for collecting payment? I know that the wholesaler doesn't have to pay for 60 days, but what happens if you ship the product and they don't pay?
Thanks so much for your generosity with your info and time!
Awe thank you!! The good thing about Faire is that you always get paid no matter what. They take care of all the payment which is a nice added bonus!
@@caitlinblue Thank you...good to know about Faire!
This is so good, fascinating video ☺☺☺
So glad you liked it! Thanks so much for watching!!
This is very helpful. I wanted to join Faire (on the waitlist), but all the videos I could find are 2 or more years old. I feel like some of my items would be an excellent fit, but not all.
I do Fused glass, which is hit or miss on what people want. I am thinking about moving out into neutral home decor, which I hear is super popular right now. I'm fond of bright colours, but who does their bathroom in bright red?
Do you have a suggestion on another wholesaling website?
I don’t really have experience on other wholesale sites so I can’t recommend anything…
That’s kind of why I love been growing my own site!
@@caitlinblue That is my plan this year. A site of my own, and then reaching out, especially if Faire doesn't want me. It's been 2 months on the waitlist.
Thank you!!
Thank you so much for watching!!
Did you sign up for the insiders program? Worth it or not? I cant seem to find a direct answer on how itll impact the seller in a negative way.
I'm still debating it...I have to run the numbers because almost all of my Faire sales have been direct. I have to pay for direct shipping so I'm feeling like it's not in my favor. I may turn it on in August when the program goes live to test it and see.
Great video 😊😊😊😊🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼
Oh my gosh thank you!!
Hi Caitlin! You said that Shopify stores will pull images and descriptions. Does that mean customers on Faire can use the Faire seller’s images in their own Shopify shops? Or does that violate image copyright? I hope that question makes sense. I’m totally new to this
Yes as far as I know the stores are able to use the images you use on Faire to sell the products.
Good day.. we are a major wholesaler on faire and one item not brought up that is driving us to leave faire is, there current as of today aug 14th 2024 screening of who is actually a retailer and who actually are end customer buyers.
Sadly my marketing team tested this out by cresting a fake account and there was no system wide check if we were a valid retailer. Sellers on faire beware for 2 reasons.
1. With low min, you are directly cutting out your local retailers by inadvertently selling wholesale to retail customers which in turn the wholesaler per state law (45 out of 50.states have state sales tax) that the wholesaler owes the state tax!!!! Uh oh :(
2. You are destroying your established retailers customer base by selling DTC (thier customers) nevermind a devaluation of your own product.
I enjoyed your videos and my company does around 300k a year on faire, but my.ethics are pointing me to jump ship... with respect of my 2000 retailers world wide.
Food for thought and good luck everyone!!!