Comments for How to Decide Between Wholesale and Retail Sales at http://craftsreport.com , comment 1 to 4 out of 4 comments http://craftsreport.com Tue, 07 Sep 2010 05:59:52 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.3 http://craftsreport.com/just-ask/175-how-to-decide-between-wholesale-and-retail-sales.html#comment-27 Various people in all countries take the loans from various banks, just because that is easy and fast. - GrimesNola28 Sun, 21 Mar 2010 12:45:22 +0100 http://craftsreport.com/just-ask/175-how-to-decide-between-wholesale-and-retail-sales.html#comment-26 The costs of doing retail should also include the time it takes you to pack and unpack for the show and the long hours manning your booth. I found when I factored in the total costs and hours worked that I was doing better at wholesale and not working such long hours. I love having my weekends at home. Now if you are not successful in the wholesale market and want the freedom to make whatever moves you and love to travel, retail shows can be great. - Ruth Apter Mon, 15 Mar 2010 09:58:51 +0100 http://craftsreport.com/just-ask/175-how-to-decide-between-wholesale-and-retail-sales.html#comment-25 There are also other ways to sell - you can wholesale to local shops in your area, these tend to generate smaller order sizes and because they're local, delivery and collection of you payment are easier - you can easily build up a relationship with your client. If you have a location where you can set up a studio, say in an arts centre, you can also retail without any travel which as Terry mentioned, adds a lot of expense. You also don't mention consigning - which personally I think only works if the client does all their buying on consignment. If you are the only, or one of a very few who consign, then the client will not have as much incentive to sell your work as the stock they bought wholesale and need to turn over. For me, a combination of all three works best. - Finola Prescott Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:41:02 +0100 http://craftsreport.com/just-ask/175-how-to-decide-between-wholesale-and-retail-sales.html#comment-24 I believe you missed several key elements in your comparison of retail vs. wholesale. With retail shows, along with a larger number of shows you have the associated jury and booth fees, the cost of travel, motel and food while away from home. If you consider your retail as a separate business that buys wholesale from your studio and apply half of the total sales towards the expenses of doing the show - it may give you a different outlook when comparing retail vs. wholesale. terry g. weaver - terry g. weaver Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:45:21 +0100