I was a vendor at a convention this weekend and sold a ton of mug rugs. People were buying them up to 8 at a time. I thought I'd share what I learned. What people bought first/most of were ones that had words on them and funny. A lot of people did not know what they were even though I had posted an explanation and put an explanation into the cellopane packages I put them in. So I started explaining what they were right away when they approached the table and then they got interested. I also gave suggestions about giving them to others as an acknowledgement of a kindess, for birthdays, or when someone else needs cheering up. I packaged them in cellopane bags so that they could be handled and picked up and to keep them from getting dirty. I also put some flat on the table next to the basket that they were in. People couldn't see what's in the basket at first glance, but on the table the mug rugs caught their interest. Hopefully some of these tips help!