[Jewelry making - Article 00058] - Re: [Orchid] Vendor at outdoor craft show

[jennyl]

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    Hi Shannon, Is there a used office fixture place in your town/city? I
    picked up one of the old "knuckle buster"  credit card machines for
    $10. If you are not using and electronic one, that should work fine. 

    As for sales tax, in doing art fairs I find sometimes we fight the
    image of a flea market. Customers sometimes don't treat us with the
    same respect they would a gallery or store. Customers will say, "How
    much is it if I pay cash?" or "Why are you charging sales tax, the
    last person didn't?" I think we need to be as professional and
    consistent as possible. The sales tax changes from location to
    location and since we are just collecting it for the government,
    it's easier to charge what that particular city charges. People are
    used to paying sales tax. 

    My jewelry is displayed both in and out of cases, sometimes with the
    more expensive displaying better on the outside. I work in sterling
    and stones. Over the years I have lost a few pieces, but never the
    big ones. Most people are honest, you just have to keep an eye out.
    Interestingly enough, if a piece gets taken, it's usually not an
    expensive one and it's been while I'm in the booth, never while a
    neighbor is watching it and the booth is unattended. 

Jenny Levernier
jmml designs
Minneapolis MN

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