tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6380993599765268036.post3335094246503949757..comments2014-04-28T03:58:25.850-07:00Comments on doris and me: Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15242451971947901266noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6380993599765268036.post-41911082309148151772013-05-30T00:48:04.129-07:002013-05-30T00:48:04.129-07:00i do think you are right, Elaine, and perhaps my p...i do think you are right, Elaine, and perhaps my point is more of a sweeping generalisation than a whole truth. indeed, myself and Mrs B did discuss my wares before the rag market and we both felt they would go down well... and were both surprised when they didn't. i only realised how finely judged one has to be when having the chance to see and hear my potential buyers looking, loving... then passing on.<br /><br />that said, as a hand-maker i do get rather a lot of pressure from fair organisers to book a stall, and have learnt the hard way to make discerning choices... time is precious and fairs are hard work! <br /><br />one day i do hope we meet up. if i get to Dorset i'll come and find you. thanks Elaine xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15242451971947901266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6380993599765268036.post-29080727708627764762013-05-30T00:33:51.995-07:002013-05-30T00:33:51.995-07:00It was great to meet you too, Liz. It was a lovely...It was great to meet you too, Liz. It was a lovely day indeed, despite poor sales for me, as I met some very lovely and interesting folks. i'm sure we'll meet again soon as the next Vintage Bazaar (Frome) is penned into my calendar. I'll come and find you xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15242451971947901266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6380993599765268036.post-8253548078286419492013-05-30T00:26:07.883-07:002013-05-30T00:26:07.883-07:00hiya,
I do know that it takes a while to sort out ...hiya,<br />I do know that it takes a while to sort out which fairs suit what wares, but please forgive me if I pull you up on one little point. . .<br /><br />"1. never persuaded by flattery... a fair organiser ONLY wants you for your booking fee"<br /><br />You see, I run a fair here in Dorset (Vintage at the Village Hall).<br />I select my stallholders for the suitability and standard of what they sell and I sift thru applications very carefully, gently turning away those whom I don't think would fit the fair. <br /><br />Even as a long-standing textile dealer I wouldn't consider my own stock suitable for the buyers at T4T fairs.<br /><br />Hope we meet up somewhere in person, I really love the look of your stock and could certainly find a home for the lampshade!<br />kindest wishes Elaine ted and bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08420272135724099182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6380993599765268036.post-71470413851880780902013-05-30T00:19:06.809-07:002013-05-30T00:19:06.809-07:00Hello lovely, it was super to meet you at the craz...Hello lovely, it was super to meet you at the crazy rag market! I think you have made some very valid points and highlighted some interesting observations. Hope to see you somewhere soon... Liz xThe Vintage Bazaarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09673010849138637476noreply@blogger.com