I'm getting ready for the science fiction convention season. I made so much jewelry in the past that I have enough for several sales. One thing I am considering is putting it in some sort of consignment shop. My main worry is shoplifters-- I've found that people can be resistant to buying my jewelry, but they have no problem with swiping it. How well do hand crafter things do in consignment shops?
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Feel free to reply to any comment by clicking the "Reply" button.At one show I attended, a vendor had an entire flat of product stolen. It was horrible, especially as the thief was a member of the hosting club. The vendor was given contact information for the thief and so made some recovery and the thief was evicted from the club and banned from all future shows. Nasty!
pixiedust
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Apr 29, 2018
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The shop should be liable for stolen items. Ask the owner if you are worried.
CraeftSmith
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Apr 29, 2018
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I am using an art gallery and anyone who tries to sneak out of the gallery with one of my paintings should be, hopefully should be stopped, my paintings aren't small like your jewelry is.
michaelcancook
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Apr 28, 2018
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Depending on the shop sales can be slow. You have to keep a running list of what’s at each shop and check in with them regularly.—just to be social. Shoplifting there too. My Mom sold like this for a few years. Her best business was flea markets that are comparable to festivals now.
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CandyWorner
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