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Hi all
I was thinking Ebay might be a way to find the one in a millionth person who might want to buy my stuff, but I cant even find where they keep our kind of stuff. I did, however find some decent prices on blanks. I'm crazy about turning and lazy about selling, which is not unusual, I guess. My little niche is turning little goblets and jewelry boxes out of chunks laying around, (Boston suburbs) and I'm getting better at seeing nice wood grain inside a chunk of wood. Some of my friends and co-workers think my stuff is real nice, but they don't have any bread. How to find the ones with the bread?
Thanks for any thoughts...
 
Ebay is NOT the place to sell nice turnings. People go there for bargains, not necessarily for quality. Unless you're willing to sell your wares at giveaway prices, I'd try craft fairs and shows instead.

Some of the smaller local shows are pretty inexpensive to enter - typically $25-$40 for a space. Basically, all you need are a couple of tables and product. A nice display does go a long way. There are all kinds of ways to attract shoppers. If you haven't already done so, you might want to go to a show or two as a spectator and see how the more successful vendors market their stuff.

Craftlister lists quite a few shows, but local newspapers are also a good place to look.

Mike & Pat's New England Craft Shows is also good. I'm doing a show with them in Danvers this Sunday. Joyce's Craft Shows are a bit more pricey, and Castleberry Fairs are great, with LOTS of foot traffic, but expensive.
 
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