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Need some advice
I go to my local quilt shop regularly for sewing group get togethers, and the last
time I went, I took my beads, because I didn't feel like hauling my sewing machine over there. The owner was there, she's a friend of a good friend of mine who organizes the sewing group. She saw what i was doing, saw my bracelet, and some patterns I had out of amulets that I plan to make (just big enough to hold a thimble and needle case) and she asked if I'd consider letting her consign some of my stuff in her shop. I'd like to do this, actually, because it could feed my habits of quilting, beading and scrapbooking and not put a strain on the household budget. She was saying that she didn't want to make money off me, but wanted a fair "rent" for her space and time. She offered that she would ask 15% for herself. Is this a good deal? Should I consider it? What kinds of things should I include in a written agreement (because there *will* be one, to satisfy the paralegal in me...LOL), and what kinds of pitfalls should I look out for? The one thing I am going to stand firm on is that I will make the designs I want to make, and if they don't sell, that's ok with me, I'm not out to make "commercial" products. I consider this art, which is very personal, as I'm sure most of you feel, too. THanks so much for any input you may have! -- Jalynne Queen Gypsy (snail mail available upon request) see what i've been up to at www.100megsfree4.com/jalynne or look at my layouts at http://www.azurewave.com/photopost/s...at=500&thumb=1 |
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You mean on top of the 50% she would ask for the items?
She offered that she would ask 15% for herself. ~~ Sooz ------- ESBC Dr. Sooz's Bead Links http://airandearth.netfirms.com/soozlinkslist.html One of the advantages of being disorderly is that one is constantly making exciting discoveries. ~ A. A. Milne |
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Also include this, Jalynne:
"e. Accept full responsibility for loss or breakage of inventory from date of inventory receipt and invoice signature (2 d above) until such time as the inventory is paid for in full, or returned to the consignor. The consignor shall fully cooperate in any reports of loss or damage filed by the Consignee with the US Postal Service, local police departments, or insurance companies in efforts of recovery." ~~ Sooz ------- ESBC Dr. Sooz's Bead Links http://airandearth.netfirms.com/soozlinkslist.html One of the advantages of being disorderly is that one is constantly making exciting discoveries. ~ A. A. Milne |
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She said that I can price my own items, and that all she will get is 15% of the sale
price. Essentially, I've decided that I will figure out what it is that I want to get paid for the items, and add 15%. -- Jalynne Queen Gypsy (snail mail available upon request) see what i've been up to at www.100megsfree4.com/jalynne or look at my layouts at http://www.azurewave.com/photopost/s...at=500&thumb=1 "Dr. Sooz" wrote in message ... You mean on top of the 50% she would ask for the items? She offered that she would ask 15% for herself. ~~ Sooz ------- ESBC Dr. Sooz's Bead Links http://airandearth.netfirms.com/soozlinkslist.html One of the advantages of being disorderly is that one is constantly making exciting discoveries. ~ A. A. Milne |
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Wow - that's a great deal! Go for it Jalynne. I second everything said by
everyone - make sure to get it in writing. What a wonderful opportunity - I hope it works out for you! -- Kandice Seeber Air & Earth Designs http://www.lampwork.net "Jalynne" wrote in message thlink.net... She said that I can price my own items, and that all she will get is 15% of the sale price. Essentially, I've decided that I will figure out what it is that I want to get paid for the items, and add 15%. -- Jalynne Queen Gypsy (snail mail available upon request) see what i've been up to at www.100megsfree4.com/jalynne or look at my layouts at http://www.azurewave.com/photopost/s...at=500&thumb=1 "Dr. Sooz" wrote in message ... You mean on top of the 50% she would ask for the items? She offered that she would ask 15% for herself. ~~ Sooz ------- ESBC Dr. Sooz's Bead Links http://airandearth.netfirms.com/soozlinkslist.html One of the advantages of being disorderly is that one is constantly making exciting discoveries. ~ A. A. Milne |
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I think 15% is good. When I had some designs in a consignment gift shop, the
owner either wanted a monthly fee of $25.00 plus 20% of sales, or 40% of sales. Patti |
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Good grief, that is a *great* deal for you!
She said that I can price my own items, and that all she will get is 15% of the sale price. Essentially, I've decided that I will figure out what it is that I want to get paid for the items, and add 15%. ~~ Sooz ------- ESBC Dr. Sooz's Bead Links http://airandearth.netfirms.com/soozlinkslist.html One of the advantages of being disorderly is that one is constantly making exciting discoveries. ~ A. A. Milne |
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Jalynee -- if I could get 15% I would send everything I own to the shop. I pay
50%. Becki "In between the moon and you, the angels have a better view of the crumbling difference between wrong and right.." -- Counting Crows |
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Yep I had em a looooong time ago, and so did DH....whew...LOL
-- Jalynne Queen Gypsy (snail mail available upon request) see what i've been up to at www.100megsfree4.com/jalynne or look at my layouts at http://www.azurewave.com/photopost/s...at=500&thumb=1 "mkahogan" wrote in message ... 15% is fantastic. 50% is very typical and so is 40%. Good luck with the chicken pox......bummer! Have you had them? I had not and got them from my daughter several years ago. I was really sick. KathyH "Jalynne" wrote in message rthlink.net... Wow, that just seems so high to me. Either that or I'm very fortunate to have someone in the community who knows that local crafters/artists need the same kind of break she was given when she took over the quilt shop this past year. I called her earlier today, to get the paperwork started, and she said that there's only a handful of people she would do this for, and even though she only really knows me through one of her good friends, that's good enough for her. You could have knocked me over with a feather. I have a feeling that I'd probably work in her shop if I wasn't home schooling...LOL. Thanks so much for all the advice! I'm printing out all your posts to refer to when we're drawing up contracts. You all are the best! I'll keep you updated on the progress. I'm sure I won't have much stock until the end of summer, because i can't really start making things in earnest until after July 17th at this point (last day of summer school). Also, i've got a sick kid with chicken pox...sigh...life is insane. -- Jalynne Queen Gypsy (snail mail available upon request) see what i've been up to at www.100megsfree4.com/jalynne or look at my layouts at http://www.azurewave.com/photopost/s...cat=500&thumb= 1 "Beadseeker" wrote in message ... I think 15% is good. When I had some designs in a consignment gift shop, the owner either wanted a monthly fee of $25.00 plus 20% of sales, or 40% of sales. Patti |
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In article ink.net,
"Jalynne" wrote: I go to my local quilt shop regularly for sewing group get togethers, and the last time I went, I took my beads, because I didn't feel like hauling my sewing machine over there. The owner was there, she's a friend of a good friend of mine who organizes the sewing group. She saw what i was doing, saw my bracelet, and some patterns I had out of amulets that I plan to make (just big enough to hold a thimble and needle case) and she asked if I'd consider letting her consign some of my stuff in her shop. I'd like to do this, actually, because it could feed my habits of quilting, beading and scrapbooking and not put a strain on the household budget. She was saying that she didn't want to make money off me, but wanted a fair "rent" for her space and time. She offered that she would ask 15% for herself. Is this a good deal? Should I consider it? What kinds of things should I include in a written agreement (because there *will* be one, to satisfy the paralegal in me...LOL), and what kinds of pitfalls should I look out for? The one thing I am going to stand firm on is that I will make the designs I want to make, and if they don't sell, that's ok with me, I'm not out to make "commercial" products. I consider this art, which is very personal, as I'm sure most of you feel, too. THanks so much for any input you may have! -- Jalynne DUDE! It's a phenomenal deal... I used to do consignment, and was happy if I found a shop that only wanted 40%! Make sure the contract includes things like what happens if your work is stolen (most shops split the loss with the artist) and whether they get a cut on any commissions you earn through the shop. If yes, you'll probably want them to write up the commission and pass a copy to you for a quote, not just give the customer your number. That way, both you and they will have a written record of the commission going through them, and they can't claim customer commissions that aren't theirs. Good for you, and good luck! -- -Kalera Mom of Juliet, 5, Sam, 3, and Ophelia, born 5/31/03 Wife of the incomparable Moxley of www.spaceplex.com See us at www.strattonhome.org |
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