Stacey
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Will people buy handmade goods in January?I've been offered a place at an event in Ipswich on 19th/20th of January. However, it's £200 for the smallest pitch and my concern is that people won't be buying my sort of stuff in January and so soon after christmas.
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judith
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It sounds like an odd time to me. I would imagine most people are recovering financially from Christmas then.
ETA or expecting bargains, like the January sales.
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Stacey
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It is a weird time isn't it? That and the fact that they're looking to sell pitches by 'cold calling' makes me think it may be a no-goer.
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judith
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It's also a long way to go for something that sounds a bit iffy.
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alison
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People will be getting credit card bills then too, if they bought Christmas on the card, so may decide about then to curb spending.
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bernie-woman
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| alison wrote: | | People will be getting credit card bills then too, if they bought Christmas on the card, so may decide about then to curb spending. |
That is what I think too - it is my busiest time of the year as a debt caseworker 
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Stacey
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Yeah, think I'll give it a miss. Thanks.
It might be useful for people browsing and getting future customers but I haven't got £200 to spend on marketing right now.
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mochyn
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Quite honestly, I wouldn't touch it with a proverbial.
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Went
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We used to do a craft fair in Derbyshire - Jan Feb and March were always empty - just the odd (and I mean odd) day tripper looking to pass a few minutes.
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Andy B
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Most people get paid before xmas, so Jan payday is a long way off, plus the wheather can be bad then. I woulndt do it myself.
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gil
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Another vote for no, too, Stacey.
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lettucewoman
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yes -and any money they did have spare would have been used in the "january sales"...why are there sales in january anyway? Used to really frustrate me - for 2 reasons - one I rarely have any money left after Christmas, and 2 when they reduce something I paid full price for for Xmas it annoys the hell out of me!!
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kaz
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I would say no as well - Jan and Feb are always slow retail months.
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Brownbear
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Why not offer them a cut of your profits, up to a bit over what they're asking for advance payment? At least you'd not be shelling out £200+ with the risk of damn all back in return, and if they say no thanks, then you're no worse off.
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Nick
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| Stacey wrote: | | It is a weird time isn't it? That and the fact that they're looking to sell pitches by 'cold calling' makes me think it may be a no-goer. |
They haven't sold them by now. That should tell you all you need to know, I'm afraid.
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btp
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hi stacey we are doing farmers markets on the first and 3rd weekend of jan only because we have regular orders
if its new i wouldnt touch it at that price also if you compare it to a north west fine food event they are usually booked up 6 months in advance and are estabilished
hope this helps you decide
cheers brian
as its late ask them for a free pitch this somtimes works as they don't like empty pitches
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Goatlady
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January salesHi Stacey
I do farmers markets and also craft markets (two totally differnt buisinesses-products)
January is definately not worth paying £200 for in my opinion 
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Stacey
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I had another email the other day checking if I was going to book a stall. If they're chasing people up at this late stage I guess they aren't exactly overwhelmed with bookings.
I haven't booked any for this year - not sure if I'm going to carry on.
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