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By William T Lasley, About.com Guide to Arts / Crafts Business since 1997

How To Have A Bad Show

Sunday February 11, 2007
If you are new to attending craft shows and want to know the best way to be successful, you should learn what NOT to do at shows! For instance, one of the best ways to start off on a bad note is to show up late for set up. By being late, you will almost certainly lose some buyers. Oh, and to make sure you have a bad event, be sure to bring very little merchandise and break down your display early! Not only do the customers dislike this, but the promoters will also likely ban you from future events.

Comments

February 22, 2007 at 7:42 am
(1) Pat says:

And bring a newspaper and sit behind it. Don’t smile. Don’t welcome people. Don’t be nice to the vendors near you.

February 22, 2007 at 8:25 am
(2) Michelle says:

And, play the same obnoxious tape incessantly through the show while burning smelly incense the whole time.

February 22, 2007 at 9:15 am
(3) Michelle says:

Be rude and picky over inches of space to the vendors next to you. Don’t bring enough change. Complain to customers about howbad the show is. Dress like your are going to the gym !!! Bring young children to stay with you during the show.

February 22, 2007 at 11:37 am
(4) DeLane says:

Don’t forget to bring Fido or Jazmine and let them loose in your booth.

February 22, 2007 at 4:42 pm
(5) Daniel says:

Don’t forget to fall asleep in your booth. You can really help customers when you’re dreaming!

February 22, 2007 at 5:25 pm
(6) jim says:

Oh and by the way. Don’t forget to take up all the unloading and loading space before and after the show. Oh yeh take lots of time also.

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