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by maryjo 03 Nov 2008 ( edited Nov 03'08 13:31 )
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we were sitting there. I bet we didn't have 50 people show up and most of them were just lookers. The majority of sales were between the vendors. I sold the white lace ornament set and took some special orders. Answered a lot of questions and turned down some ridiculous offers. Well I have plenty of merchandise left for the next craft fair. Trying to get one in next weekend. Thanks for all the comments on my stuff, and the well wishes. Didn't work this time. Better luck next time!!

Comments (12)
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by emily16838 03 Nov 2008
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Oh how sad....I just wish I could accomplish all that you did... not to worry though it will all sell on your next go around.
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by lbrow 03 Nov 2008
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Don't u just hate it when u work so hard & nothing is organized like it should b. Your work was beautiful maryjo. better luck next time *
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by elaine45 03 Nov 2008
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Sorry to hear you had such bad luck...a lot of work. I went to one like that last year...I wish you luck with the next one.
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by anna25775 03 Nov 2008
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oh I'm really sorry to hear this after all your effort maryjo. your projects were super and I'm sure your next craft fair will be a success; keep in mind that when a flop happens God always has something better in store for you! *
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by crafter2243 03 Nov 2008
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I am so sorry that it was such a bust. I guess the good thing about it is, that you already set for the next one. Inthe meantime a*4U
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by shirleysisson 03 Nov 2008
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Sorry to hear that. Well, less sewing frenzy for the next one. *4U
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by captiveillusions 03 Nov 2008
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I've been in your shoes before, not fun. But here's another *4u to ease the pain.
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by ibht2k2 03 Nov 2008
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* to cheer you up!
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by manami 03 Nov 2008
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I'm sorry to hear that! So many beautiful work you've done! I am sure your effort will be appreciated next time. *4u
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by blhamblen 03 Nov 2008
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I'm thinking that this is happening at MOST of the craft fair's this year. I was at one saturday and sold 1 scarf.Didn't even make my table $$. I've done three since Oct. 1 and still haven't sold 1 ornament..sold fleece hats(4) at one sale that was outside and it was cold. Nobody is buying, lots of lookers as you said..Going to be a LONG winter :(
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by carlawoods 03 Nov 2008
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i'm sorry you didn't have a better crowd there to see your work. i'm sure it was all a lot of hard work! flower for you!
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by marjialexa 03 Nov 2008
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Oh, I'm so sorry!!! I used to be in advertising, and sometimes the hardest thing to get these fundraiser organizers to understand is that you have to get the word out to people, and that you need a separate person dedicated to doing just that. You need a 'talker', somebody not afraid to ask for free advertising, too. What a colossal bummer, after all that work! Our church did a bake sale like that once, and the only purchasers were other vendors or parishioners. I'm afraid in this economy, even with advertising, there's gonna be a lot more lookers than buyers. Like BLHamblen said, it's gonna be a loooooong winter! Hope things get better for you after this disappointment. Hugs, Marji