Are you looking for new local places to sell your jewelry?
Here’s a tip from Arriel of Ari Designs:
I had never thought about selling to coffee shops, but they are real gathering places for folks to congregate.
If you can find a coffee shop in your area that sells crafts and jewelry, all the better.
But even if they don’t, it’s an excellent chance to approach the owner about consigning your jewelry.
Most likely she is looking for ways to attract new customers into her shop, and unless she’s already selling a lot of jewelry, I think she’d be happy to work with you.
Even if you don’t make full price on your sales (after her commission), it’s still a great opportunity to get your jewelry out there on a daily basis in front of new people.
Be sure to leave your business cards next to your jewelry displays so people can contact you.
You could wind up with a whole new customer base!
Thanks so much for this great jewelry marketing tip, Arriel!
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Thanks for the great idea. I’ve been thinking about approaching a tea shop here in town, but just keep putting it off. You’ve inspired me to seriously consider stopping by and talking to the owner soon.
I have a question! I have a lady who offered to sell some of my jewelry at her place of business. She has a boss over her, so she can’t do a regular consignment. What, or how much is customary to give as comission. I don’t want to be a “cheapscate” , but also don’t want to give away all my profit. I would realy appreciate any and all ideas
Hi Siggi,
First you might ask the lady who’s offering to sell your jewelry at work whether she’d like to be compensated with some of your jewelry (either something you have in your inventory, or custom jewelry). Many people are thrilled to earn free jewelry by helping you make some sales! If so, you could compensate her as you might if she were hosting a jewelry party. (In this jewelry party article, scroll down to the subheading “Jewelry Party Hostess Rewards”.)
If she prefers to earn a cash commission for her sales, I would say that something in the vicinity of 20% of her total sales would be a nice (and motivational) figure.
I hope this arrangement works out well, Siggi! We’re getting into the best time of year for people to be interested in shopping from things co-workers bring in. If all goes well with this round of sales, you might see if this lady is interested in taking in a second round of jewelry in November to catch some more holiday gift-shopping opportunities from her work group.