Unloaded ( I hate this because it always makes us have an argument - which or course we did)
Then sat down to start selling. The venue was pretty full there were a huge variety of stalls, some very much on the up-market side selling high quality stuff. There was also furniture, books, stamps, coins, postcards and even a 17thC clock !
Started slowly, I think after Christmas and with the recession people are loath to part with hard earned cash unless they see something which is either an investment or a bargain.
However we sold well, I even offloaded two HUGE vases which were pretty heavy. While I was glad I didn't have to cart them home, I was also sad to see them go as they were a pair of stunners !
Highlights of the day were
1) helping a woman get one of my rings off her finger which was well and truly stuck ( on the bright side she came back an hour later and bought it)
2) making friends with an adorable puppy belonging to the next Stallholder called Pudsey
3) being given a huge chilled glass of lovely white wine by Tony half way through the day :-)
One big perk was we were able to advertise credit and debit cards accepted, as the venue were able to arrange this for all stallholders, which I admit did make a big difference.
Stall holders were friendly helpful and we all worked together well.
Was a good experience as I have not sold there before, I most certainly will go again, in fact we have booked for the next one ! This venue is super come summer, as its in the middle of an amusement park for families, which also includes lovely gardens, walks and easy access/parking so its win win!
Loaded up (which is also a pet hate but doesnt include arguments) and once again because of lack of signage to the way out for traders, we went yet another grand tour of the park, before exiting !
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