gz
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Panic, what have I forgotten?My first Farmers' Market is on Saturday in Usk......
I have table coverings, (table provided), stock, paper to wrap, sign nearly finished, cash box, got half the float, PL Insurance, am about to price everything..... 
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sally_in_wales
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Reciept book, order book, calculator if like me you get flustered when there is a queue and forget how to add up. Spare pen, snacks, flask of hot drink.
Hope it goes really well for you 
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Ixy
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warm clothes! hat - thick socks. a bit of carpet to stand on? a stool?
Kettle? or will you buy brews?
...and a big bag of patience... 
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gz
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order book and calculator- good idea!! I've gone for an inside stall- smaller but warmer!! There is a good kitchen there serving food and drink
edit- it is only from 10 to 1, so I can manage that- and a local friend has offered lunch and post mortem afterwards
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mochyn
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| Ixy wrote: | | ... a bit of carpet to stand on... |
Essential. Even better than the socks.
What are you selling?
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mihto
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You have forgotten to tell us to wish you good luck. This is herewith remedied.
Good luck!
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Cathryn
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Your lovely pots?
Good luck, hope it goes well and you enjoy it.
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gz
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Pots
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mochyn
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gz- you wouldn't have any bowls, would you? About 1pt capacity for soupy sort of things. I could really do with some nice ones...
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Ixy
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ooo nice pots!
indoor farmers markets are sooooo much better than the outsidey ones, surelyf or customers as well as sellers?
anyway - sounds great and good luck!!
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gz
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I've got to get throwing again and get the kiln here actually finished!!!!
There is a large tub of kiln cement waiting for me in Abergavenny.....
There is too much to do and I need someone else to organize me!!!
Yes, there WILL be bowls- and that makes a good reason to go to another MDS meet.....  
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sally_in_wales
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Post a typical price list here sometime, I bet you'll get loads of midwinter orders
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gz
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I will when I get up to speed
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gil
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Only just spotted this thread. Got to go now, but will post later with more things
paper to write down your takings and make a note of any commissions people would like / their contact details
float of change from the bank
some info / leaflet about yourself and your work
business cards / contact details to hand out
inidividuals signs for each type of pot ?
something to eat and drink - I found that at some FMs there were no snacky-sized foods on sale
agree indoor markets much more pleasant than outdoors
best of luck !
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alison
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I would take a flask, even if they serve stuff. When I used to go my friend on the stall next to me, and myself hardly had time to go off to the loo, let alone wait for a cup of tea to be brewed.
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nettie
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| gz wrote: | Pots
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Beautiful
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gil
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It's much more civilised if you can get the vehicle loaded up the night before, instead of a mad scramble in the morning.
Will seating be provided as well as a table ? If not, take a folding chair. You may get a chance to sit down 
I also tend to take my 'market stuff' in a plastic crate, including :
sellotape
string
clothes pegs [can peg price lists / info up onto the string like a washing line hanging behind the stall, fix string with whateverv suits the wall surface]
scissors
drawing pins
felt tips
blutack
cleaning cloth
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Frewen Feltmaker
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All the good advice has been given
You'll be great
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mousjoos
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Lovely pots...are you thinking to do mail order at any time?
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Lorrainelovesplants
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Oh, good luck!!!
The carpet is essential, and a sense of humour and moral support, and someone to come halfway and let you go for a pee!!!
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gz
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| mousjoos wrote: | | Lovely pots...are you thinking to do mail order at any time? |
Eventually
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bring me sunshine
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I know they've been mentioned already but it's worth repeating the three essentials: drink / chair / helper!
And don't forget the float!
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gz
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Now I can sit down and make a new list from all the suggestions 
Will let you know how it goes
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bring me sunshine
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Good luck
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GSHP
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Good luck The pots are beautiful.
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earthyvirgo
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Several pens because people will walk off with your only one after writing you a huge cheque
Patience and a sense of humour.
Your smile.
Pob lwc. I'm sure it'll be a very successful day.
EV
p.s the trio of jugs are beautiful BTW, I love the detailing where the handle joins the body and the diff coloured band around them, very, very nice.
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mousjoos
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| gz wrote: | | mousjoos wrote: | | Lovely pots...are you thinking to do mail order at any time? |
Eventually |
Hope so, looking forward to that day
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gz
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The market went well, lots of interest, "Christmas Shopping" done by many people next month...I will be back!!!!
They really miss the last (late) potter, so I was welcomed by stallholders and market customers alike
I made enough to make it worthwhile, and enough to spur me on
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Cathryn
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Congratulations. That little dragon pot was really lovely.
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mihto
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So pleased for you! Keep going and make us proud
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Chickem
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Thats fantastic... well done
not surprising though...your pottery is lovely.
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gil
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Excellent news, gz
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sean
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Yayy. Go gz
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bodger
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I've just read this thread from start to finish, all the time dying for Saturday to come along so that I could see how you did. Well done you. 
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bring me sunshine
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Llongyfarchiadau
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Frewen Feltmaker
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Oh well done 
I had a slow day yesterday 
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