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2007 Interstate 1 Cargo Trailer 16' For Sale

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Should I stay or should I go now? One of a kind Chicago.

Started this discussion. Last reply by Jacki Bilsborrow Dec 8, 2011. 4 Replies

Intuit Go Payment & my BIG MISTAKE.

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2007 Interstate 1 Cargo Trailer 16' For Sale

Interstate 1 Cargo Trailer 16' long double axle.Bought this in fall of 2008 and used through the 2009 season. Has been used very little since then. Mostly for moving stuff for friends, but I don't want to move anymore! Has a couple of small dings here and there but no damage. Small amount of surface rust on the tongue. I have plenty…See More
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2007 Interstate 1 Cargo Trailer 16' For Sale

Interstate 1 Cargo Trailer 16' long double axle.Bought this in fall of 2008 and used through the 2009 season. Has been used very little since then. Mostly for moving stuff for friends, but I don't want to move anymore! Has a couple of small dings here and there but no damage. Small amount of surface rust on the tongue. I have plenty…See More
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Jacki Bilsborrow replied to Peter William Katke's discussion Should I stay or should I go now? One of a kind Chicago.
"Oh yes, the sock hats.  I forgot about those.  Not quite what I call art but they sure had a crowd.  It sort of reminded me of the fish throwers in Seattle.  Thanks for the great perspectives on the show. My sister goes to…"
Dec 8, 2011
Karen Seymour-Ells replied to Peter William Katke's discussion Should I stay or should I go now? One of a kind Chicago.
"I was at OOAK in the Etsy Pavillion. I hadn't done it before so they let me have a "mini-booth." I did about $2500 in the mini booth in the 4 days. I have to agree that sales were slow to non-existent from 7-9. For those of us NOT…"
Dec 8, 2011
Connie Mettler replied to Peter William Katke's discussion Should I stay or should I go now? One of a kind Chicago.
"I hadn't realized until you said it that the section you were in was newbies, maybe that is why I knew more people there. I'm sure you had your prices correct as you are sharp about this and think it is great that you covered expenses…"
Dec 7, 2011
Annette Piper replied to Peter William Katke's discussion Should I stay or should I go now? One of a kind Chicago.
"Thanks for the review Peter.  I'm so glad to hear you are in the black after the show - an expensive show like that is always a worry until the break even mark is reached! "
Dec 5, 2011
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Should I stay or should I go now? One of a kind Chicago.

I always would have been curious. I keep telling myself that in order to justify having done this show.I am a photographer & I'll tell you flat out I did $4,500.00. Had a single booth and stayed at the holiday inn because I thought it might snow and didn't want to have that hassle of driving having never done the show before and not knowing what to expect.It wasn't until the end of Saturday night that I covered my expenses. I don't handle the thought of paying to do a show very well so I…See More
Dec 5, 2011
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Andrea Olson replied to Peter William Katke's discussion Intuit Go Payment & my BIG MISTAKE.
"Have the square and it seems to be just great.  I've only used it at 2 shows and have had no problems at all. Try it, you'll like it!  "
Oct 28, 2011
Peter William Katke replied to Peter William Katke's discussion Intuit Go Payment & my BIG MISTAKE.
"UPDATE----   So yes, I admit when I originally posted this, I was pissed.  I really don't like being scammed and it seemed like I got suckered. I did talk to several people about the situation at Intuit and they were more than willing…"
Oct 28, 2011
Linda Anderson replied to Peter William Katke's discussion Intuit Go Payment & my BIG MISTAKE.
"Yup Pete ~ I watch like a hawk..... Not sure if it's the discount or the economy, but cash has been strong this year.  I too do not take AmEx."
Oct 28, 2011
Peter William Katke replied to Peter William Katke's discussion Intuit Go Payment & my BIG MISTAKE.
"Hey Gary,   I basically don't consider amex as a factor in my decision.  As you probably know, most people who have them know enough to ask whether you accept them or not. I have just chosen to tell people "I'm sorry, I…"
Oct 28, 2011
Gary Haynes replied to Peter William Katke's discussion Intuit Go Payment & my BIG MISTAKE.
"Interesting.  Looked at their website  (phoneswipe.com if that's the right one).  Pricing says 2.69% + $ .19 per transaction."
Oct 28, 2011
Kathleen Caid replied to Peter William Katke's discussion Intuit Go Payment & my BIG MISTAKE.
"I have only been using "Phone Swipe" for a month but I have been closely watching the fees deducted. So far, so good. It has been exactly 2.19% on every transaction. However, I am not signed up with American Express, and want to avoid…"
Oct 28, 2011
Gary Haynes replied to Peter William Katke's discussion Intuit Go Payment & my BIG MISTAKE.
"Kathleen this sounds good.  how about reporting back to what your real effective rate after all charges in a couple of months?"
Oct 28, 2011
Gary Haynes replied to Peter William Katke's discussion Intuit Go Payment & my BIG MISTAKE.
"You have found the proverbial needle.  Allo the folks offer an enticing really really low rate (said in the tone of Crazy Eddie from the 70's).  But there are also Very Very Very few cards that are pure as the driven snow and eligible…"
Oct 28, 2011
Kathleen Caid replied to Peter William Katke's discussion Intuit Go Payment & my BIG MISTAKE.
"I just went through the long and grueling process of changing over from "Square" (which I hated) to my current provider, "Phone Swipe". My objections with Square were that the rate was high, 3.5% (and almost ALL of my…"
Oct 28, 2011

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Photography
Years in the Art Fair Business
1
First show ever
Petoskey
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http://www.americanlandscapestudio.com
What are the best things about art fairs
Traveling
Best show ever and why
Winterfair Columbus. I've never seen so many people all day everyday.
Worst show ever and why
Petoskey. My first show, I didn't have the right display yet...
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Holy Crap!!! ABE Review

Posted on September 7, 2010 at 7:57am 4 Comments

So, I usually don't post a review. Too busy, blah, blah, blah, but this one needed some props. Keep in mind that I've only been doing shows for a couple of years now, but this show was the first one that seemed to be like what I hear it used to be in the good old days. There were people lined up out the booth to buy and I can count on one hand the times that there actually wasn't someone in the booth. Friday was busy, but not much for sales. Saturday was better, but not by much. Sunday I spent… Continue

Show review: Kalamazoo Garage Sale

Posted on March 1, 2010 at 1:00pm 2 Comments

Well,


It's a garage sale alright. I loved it, it was hilarious to just throw stuff on tables. I heard the prettier you made your booth, the more you got laughed at. Met some more nice artists & made more contacts.d and got to finally meet the world famous Bonnie Blandford & of course see Connie again! This was only the third garage sale I've done in my time, but it was the most (profitable?)/money I've made at a show like this. I've changed my framing style for my…
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At 6:08pm on April 20, 2009, Connie Mettler said…
Great meeting you his weekend, Peter. Nice work too. Welcome to the net work. I hope you find it helpful.

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