[Jewelry making - Article 00990] - Re: [Orchid] Craft show tips requested

[kpkelly]

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    I don't understand the difference between your attitude between
    business card and color postcards.  Isn't size the only difference (
    my assumption is that you have your info on your postcards as well)? I
    also find it annoying when someone comes up and takes a card, says
    nothing and avoids eye contact.  My handling of this situation has
    changed.  As you pointed out they sometimes don't even look at the
    work.  I now ask them why they are taking a card.  Some have been
    assigned this task by some promoter to solict applicants for their
    shows.  Some are solicitations for other businesses.  Some want a
    card for their file. In some cases they have seen my work and want
    the info for a time when they're ready to purchase.  One man came up
    to me at a show and told me he had had my card on his desk for four
    years; and yes, he bought a ring. When at a show and a person asks
    for a card I take that as an opportunity to engage them ( I also try
    to engage those who avoid eye contact );  and if they 've asked about
    something specific I write a brief description with the price and
    make sure to write the booth # on the back. Another point:  Modern
    Postcard and others, Kinko's, print color business cards for a very
    modest sum.  This is advertising; it gets your name out there.  Young
    kids come up all the time, or frequently, and want a card. Some even
    ask if they may have one.  I don't care.  Take 'em.  Who knows who
    will see that card.  It's very inexpensive publicity. Another point
    about kids taking cards.  Sometimes they take them them because
    they're facinated by what you do.  I'm not talking about kids who are
    on assignment by their teachers; and I would hope that teachers have
    better sense.  I use a lot of opal in my  work and sometimes kids
    come up and stare wide-eyed at things in my display.  I bring
    inexpensive bits of opal to shows to give out to kids that show
    interest in the stone and give them a brief run down on wet/dry
    sandpaper. One last point if someone comes to your display and "oohs
    and aahs" and tells you your work is wonderful don't say thank you. I
    do a number of show each year and after spending all that time in
    the studio I enjoy getting out and meeting showgoers. 
    Your opinions may differ.



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