Where to Sell Products You Make

Where to sell products you make? There are many places offline and online when you are looking at where to sell products you've made by hand. This article lists many types of face-to-face events for selling your art, craft or photography.

You may already be aware of popular events like:

• Art shows
• Fine craft shows
• Country craft shows
• Renaissance fairs
• Mall shows
• Historical theme events
• State and county fairs

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What Are the Top Selling Wood Products on Etsy?

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How to Raise Your Craft Prices by Increasing Perception of Value

Perceived value is the worth a shopper places on an item when considering a purchase. Newcomers in business almost always under-price their craft products thinking they will attract more buyers. In the handmade marketplace, lowering the price more often lowers the perceived value. Raising the perceived value, however, lets you increase your prices and boosts your sales. The misconception is that price determines sales, which is generally untrue for the handmade marketplace. What is true more Read more ...

Going it alone can be a challenge for new or even experienced maker-sellers. So I started a Facebook group community to share resources for starting and growing a handmade product business. The group is a great place to hangout and learn what other makers are doing to succeed. No question is dumb; ask away and get help. To apply for membership (free), visit: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2054067391538575/

James Dillehay

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