Wondering what everyone has "in stock" at shows

[RyanNJ]

What should I have with me for a show all pens or should I do tool kechains and secret compartment key chains? So far I have only turned pens but if anyone has any suggestions as to what kits to get to turn and have for shows let me know

I have slims, cigars, Sierras,

I know it is all different but do you think it would be ok if I had say 40 slims and a few of the others

 

[nava1uni]

Yes, but I would recommend having a large and varied selection of pens and other items to draw the crowd to your area.

 

[nevyen]

I do the toolkit key chains and the perfume sprayers, as well as the secret compartment key rings. All sell better than any single pen style for me. I also sell a lot of the key fobs. They are a great way of using up those little pieces of acrylic or PR. The bonus is I can turn 3-4 at a time on my lathe. And they can be any length the scraps happen to be.
Had a show where all I sold was key chains last year.
Timothy

 

[RyanNJ]

Key fobs?

Where do you get your kits?

And I was thinking a mix of corian and
Wood slims

 

[RyanNJ]

Also how do you price a key chain? I know how to for pens but I am at a loss for pricing a keychain such as the secret compartment or tool kit

 

[alphageek]

I price normal key chains at $15 and secret at $20, but they don't sell REAL fast. I'm ok with that, though.

I too am curious what a key fob is! Thats what they call the remotes for unlocking cars around here.

 

[arioux]

A key fob is wathever you attach to a keyring to use as a decoration. An other use for the scrap pieces. Thanks for sharing the idea.

Examle:

http://www.bhma.co.uk/oval-wooden-key-fobs-p-1393.html
http://www.northernthaishop.com/p2-Handmade-Teak-Wood-Key-Fob-with-Aluminum-Motif.html
http://www.polyvore.com/fossil_wood_owl_key_fob/thing?id=11599997

 

[ed4copies]

It depends on what you can afford in both cost and time.

If you have fewer than a half dozen of a product, it will generally not sell. Kit Kaleidoscopes can sell well, but they cost a fair amount to make and you need a dozen or so for a one-day show. Peppermills also sell, but they take a long time to make and again, 8-12 choices for a show.

Learn how to sell the "writing experience" of a sierra with a Private Reserve 9000 refill and you will sell more pens than any other method I have ever found. Last one day show I did, I sold 25 sierras and a half dozen fountain pens.

Frankly, doing only one show a year, I am no where near as good at selling as I was when we did 6-8 days a month. PRACTICE makes a much better salesman.