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Comment by Susan Gunderson on January 26, 2012 at 12:05am

Went to the Scottsdale art tents this weekend, the one where you can display for two months. I was looking for our fellow art fair insider friends but I must have missed your booths?...

Comment by Marty Merrill on January 25, 2012 at 5:11pm

Thank you everyone for so much help. I will use some of your suggestions for sure.

Comment by Jeanne Steck on January 22, 2012 at 4:39am

So sorry to hear that Marty. I personally don't use cases. So far, I've been lucky. I keep my most costly pieces closest to where I am most of the time.  A lot of my necklaces hang on busts and are not that easy to pull off. It's the less expensive bracelets on display at the edge of my booth that I worry about. They are there to attract attention and draw folks in, but I do panic when it appears something is missing.

Comment by S. Michelle Babcock on January 21, 2012 at 9:00pm

I know a jeweler that uses lexan rather than plexiglass. Tough stuff. He's had it for 3 years, done over 90 shows no scratches.

Comment by Kathleen J. Clausen on January 21, 2012 at 8:58pm

What a bummer!  That is such a gut wrenching thing to have happen, Marty.  That happened several times last summer to us, even at more exclusive type shows.  (Somehow I didn't think shoplifting would be a problem at a show where people had to pay $8.00 for admission!)  But, we learned.  We put a clip on the more expensive ring box, so that we can be the ones to open it for people.  We changed our bracelet display so that the bracelets are displayed on rolled fabric and take a little effort to remove them, also, like Annette, they are now grouped in 2's and 3's.  There are fewer out to look at, also.  We were concerned about that, but at the last show we sold about the same number as the average.  We just get things out for people to look at, one at a time. But when the thieves start ganging up on us, it's so much more difficult!

Comment by Robin Ragsdale on January 21, 2012 at 6:58pm

The plex is lighter than the glass, yet does scratch. There is some scratch repair stuff that I bought but haven't used yet. I think the plex is 3/16" thick.

Comment by Annette Piper on January 21, 2012 at 6:48pm

Oooh that hurts Marty!

I don't have cases at all but I do keep a roving eye out and try and have a helper (its useful to have a 2nd pair of eyes when I'm occupied) at shows that I expect will be busy.   I also have items draped on cushions either singly or in threes so that its easier to tell with a quick glance if anything is out of place or missing.  Tucking my decently sized swing tags under the cushions (but not pinned) means its harder for someone to pick something up without my noticing it as well.

I did had a pair of earrings and a bracelet stolen at one show - so I'm not as complacent and trusting as I used to be!

I would like to have some cases at shows but the weight and space they take up has put me off so far.

Nice cases Robin - do they wear well (not get scratched etc.)?  I guess the plex would make them far lighter.   What thickness plex did you use?

Comment by Robin Ragsdale on January 21, 2012 at 6:36pm

I made cases from plex and cube clips. They are open in the back where only I can reach. http://www.flickr.com/photos/adornedbyrobin/6164130126/in/set-72157...

Robin Ragsdale

www.evenbetterimages.com

Comment by Diane Wright on January 21, 2012 at 6:27pm

I have cases and I do put all my sterling pieces in the cases.  I also have beadwoven and mixed metal pieces that I will put out.  You just have to be very careful.  The more expensive the piece, the closer to me it is displayed.

Comment by Marty Merrill on January 21, 2012 at 6:17pm

Well, I got ripped off for 2 necklaces at a show right while i was there, waiting on a good customer! I was so bummed out. Solid silver stuff too. A grandma and a young girl working together as a team. So . . . do I pin everything down so that it has to be un-done before a customer can pick it up to look at it? That seems like a sales prevention technique as well as theft prevention technique. Should everything be in cases? Would appreciate any input on this subject.

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