"I also know some artists who are part of the Elks clubs and many of them have full service RV service for free or very reasonable rate if you are a member....just an idea for those trying to save $$$ right now."
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Caroline Kwas
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RVing across the Country...some wild ideas!
Started this discussion. Last reply by Pauline Haas-Vaughn Mar 18. 13 Replies 1 Like
I just had to post this, because I'm actually amazed I got a response this quickly. Framer Dude and I are leaving for a 4 month show tour through MI and New England, and I've been racking my brains…Continue
International Opportunities?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Connie Mettler Jun 9, 2011. 3 Replies 0 Likes
I've been mulling over ways to enter the international market and get European exposure. Lo and behold, this email arrived the other day and I'm wondering if it's just another scam to part us…Continue
What's the deal with New England shows?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Martha Giberson Nov 19, 2011. 40 Replies 1 Like
Why aren't there many high end art festivals in New England? Besides Bill from Paragon, who's fairly new, and Denise Morris Curt, why no biggies like a CocoGro or the South Florida string? I'm…Continue
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Pauline Haas-Vaughn replied to Caroline Kwas's discussion RVing across the Country...some wild ideas!
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What's the deal with New England shows?
Why aren't there many high end art festivals in New England? Besides Bill from Paragon, who's fairly new, and Denise Morris Curt, why no biggies like a CocoGro or the South Florida string? I'm originally from Long Island, and I know the demographics are there, all the way up the coast. So why??? Is it because all the art collectors think "good art" only comes from a gallery? Is it that the real estate is limited for a show (then how come the monster truck venues, hmmm...)? There's tons of…See More
Karole Bowlds replied to Caroline Kwas's discussion USB Credit Card swipers
"I have a Droid Pro, and I love it!
it is great to be able to get my e-mail and what not, without having to drag the laptop. Keeps me connected, without all the gear and hassle. Have not, as yet used my square, but have it. March will be my…"
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Michael Reimer replied to Caroline Kwas's discussion USB Credit Card swipers
"Robin - you should re-read the original issue - the data has ALWAYS been sent encrypted. What wasn't always encrypted was between the swipe and the transmit. So, a person who altered their device could skim your credit card data,…"
Cyreathia Reyer replied to Caroline Kwas's discussion USB Credit Card swipers
"I have the intuit gopayment and love it. I also have the iPhone and purchased the Mophie to go with my phone - thus carry my card reader everywhere I go and frees up the audio jack for my stylus. My last show another vendor had the…"
Robin Ragsdale replied to Caroline Kwas's discussion USB Credit Card swipers
"I wouldn't say "blatently false". On further research I find that the card readers were not encrypted until sometime in the summer of 2011. So cards received after the update are still an issue. Glad they addressed it, though. Maybe…"
Michael Reimer replied to Caroline Kwas's discussion USB Credit Card swipers
"Robin - what you are saying about the Square is blatently false. It does encrypt the data before transmission. The article you site addresses a different concern."
Chris Hoyt replied to Caroline Kwas's discussion USB Credit Card swipers
"I agree.
Although I still use a terminal, (Nurit 3010) I truly believe the Square type of unit is the future, and the hardware companies like Verifone, Hypercom, Nurit, etc are going to try whatever they can to prevent, or at least slow down…"
Caroline Kwas replied to Caroline Kwas's discussion USB Credit Card swipers
"Robin, just FYI, I think this concern about encryption has been mentioned on another thread here, check around, I think it's been debunked. Square does not represent a threat to security because the CC#s are never stored on your…"
Robin Ragsdale replied to Caroline Kwas's discussion USB Credit Card swipers
"I wouldn't use PayPal because of the $30/month fee. I use ProPay because there is no monthly fee at all. After much research, I found ProPay to be way more affordable than the others; especially if you only do a few shows a year. ProPay also…"
Melanie Moore replied to Caroline Kwas's discussion USB Credit Card swipers
"Thank you all for your input. I will have to digest this and check the links, etc.
Happy New Year!
Melanie"
Alison Thomas replied to Caroline Kwas's discussion USB Credit Card swipers
"I love my square. I have now had two credit card terminals (min. $250 each) die either right before a show or during a show. The second terminal was with Teamac and they did give me good service and reasonable pricing. Then I lost…"
Caroline Kwas replied to Caroline Kwas's discussion USB Credit Card swipers
"Well, I have been using my Square for over a year now and I love it! Aside from the straightfoward, non-tiered 2.75% fee on all swiped transactions, there is the uber kewl factor. I have had no problems with connectivity, but I…"
Ruth Finkenbiner replied to Caroline Kwas's discussion USB Credit Card swipers
"Caroline - you might want to search the forum a little more, below are just a few of the posts over the past year on the Square, Intuit GoPayments and other options.
Personally we tried both Intuit and the Square and had issuess occasionally due to…"
Melanie Moore replied to Caroline Kwas's discussion USB Credit Card swipers
"Did you get the square? Do you like it? Printing receipts? Info will be appreciated.
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Profile Information
- Your Medium
- oil
- Years in the Art Fair Business
- 3
- First show ever
- Bridgehampton, NY
- What is your website?
- http://www.carolinekwas.com
- What are the best things about art fairs
- being around other artists and the freedom
- Best show ever and why
- Winter Park that just passed. In my 2nd year on the FL circuit, I felt like I "passed the test" of my rookie year, got to see all my new artist peeps that I've become friends with, plus I won an award!
- Worst show ever and why
- Howard Alan's Naples New Year's show 2009. No sales, big disappointment, horrible 5 am setup, booths crowded together, no people, SO and I had terrible fight...
- Who referred you to ArtFairInsiders.com? Please be specific.
- Sorry, can't remember. I might have gotten an email.
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What has the world come to-robbing artists?
Posted on September 20, 2011 at 9:12pm 25 Comments 0 Likes
The past few months I've become more aware of a disturbing trend that seems to be on the rise-breaking into artists' booths at night. I'm dwelling on this now by the cozy light of a campfire in nowhere, Rhode Island and a cold one in hand, and I'm...puzzled? vicariously violated? utterly astounded? all of the above? -by the fact that people are desperate enough to steal from the starving. OK, most of us here…
Continue Two gutterballs in a row...
Posted on September 19, 2011 at 7:02pm 84 Comments 5 Likes
I am licking my wounds right now and avoiding my credit card statements after the last two shows where I didn't even make expenses. Two shows which by all research should have been at least paycheck shows, and I'm all out of Xanax. What is an artist to do?
Setauket, a little village of wonderful demographics right next door to my hometown on Long Island, sorely disappointed in many ways, especially with the nighttime booth robberies. But I'll address that in another blogpost. I…
Continue Mystic Show-Meet the Artisans, July 30 & 31
Posted on August 10, 2011 at 9:51am 5 Comments 1 Like
This is one of several shows in Mystic, and this one is put on by Denise Morris Curt. It’s a small show, about 60 artists, and I prefer the intimate atmosphere of a smaller show. It’s on the village green next to the Old Mystic Village Shops, which provides a lot of foot traffic, and next to a restaurant, which provides the waiting for a table folks around 5 or 6. …
Continue You know it’s going to be a bad show when...
Posted on August 9, 2011 at 8:49pm 19 Comments 4 Likes
You know it’s going to be a bad show when...
...you arrive at the show at 6:30 am and there are homeless people sleeping in the park.
...you leave your plastic coffee mug at your booth to visually mark your spot and it becomes a projectile in a…
ContinueComment Wall (13 comments)
- At 12:27pm on January 20, 2012, Connie Mettler gave Caroline Kwas a gift…
Congratulations, Caroline! Many thanks for all your contributions to this community. Connie
- At 10:07pm on September 30, 2011, Connie Mettler gave Caroline Kwas a gift…
- At 10:35pm on September 25, 2011, Connie Mettler gave Caroline Kwas a gift…
- At 11:10am on August 01, 2011, Connie Mettler gave Caroline Kwas a gift…
- At 4:09pm on July 27, 2011, Connie Mettler gave Caroline Kwas a gift…
- At 9:50am on June 13, 2011, Connie Mettler gave Caroline Kwas a gift…
- Happy birthday, Caroline! I hope you have a great day and this is just the first day of a wonderful year full of fun, friends and creative surprises.
- At 9:40pm on March 4, 2011,
geri a. wegner said… - Hey Caroline, noticed you haven't posted any new reports lately. Hope everything is going well for you.
- At 5:56pm on February 16, 2011, Connie Mettler gave Caroline Kwas a gift…
- At 2:40pm on February 13, 2011, Connie Mettler gave Caroline Kwas a gift…
- At 4:51am on January 12, 2011,
Jobi Harris said… - Thanks Caroline. I am not sure I will do many shows this coming year, but I think I will get a lot of inspiration from this group. I did vow not to join another social group, but just couldn't resist this one. I probably won't be too active until I can get out of "the job!"
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