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First Show and forgot about credit card machine options
Started this discussion. Last reply by Barry Bernstein Sep 24, 2009. 22 Replies 0 Likes
Making my list of things I have yet to do for my first art festival (9/27/09) and realized i haven't figured out the credit card thing yet. This is really alien to me at this point, never worked with…Continue
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Sandy Spilker replied to Ali Voepel's discussion Does anyone know where I can get a great deal on pro panels?
"thanks Ali. I really appreciate it. It's a big purchase, so want to make sure I get what I need. I just purchased a minivan as a second car, so I can finally haul my booth out of town by myself now. Feels pretty fabulous. My friends are amazing…"
Sandy Spilker replied to Ali Voepel's discussion Does anyone know where I can get a great deal on pro panels?
"danilo,
Just saw this post. email me if you still have your panels for sale. I live in Ames, Ia and am looking at buying a set. I am interested in knowing what you have. pinkslipstudio@gmail.com.
sandy"
Edwin Schmidt left a comment for Sandy Spilker
"I believe the pro panels are the light grey. Getting too old to remember everything!! They are the 38.5" panel. Three panels make up a side of a 10' booth. I believe they are the 7' panels but have the adjustable feet. Will be home…"
Sandy Spilker replied to Howard Rose's discussion New Credit Card reader for exhibitors mentioned in NY Times
"I read an article about this in Inc. magazine in May, 2010. I put my name on the list for the "dongle"- 1"x1" hardware that plugs into your phone or i-pad on June 10th. Over the summer I downloaded the application to my Droid…"
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Sandy Spilker left a comment for Jan Raven
"I'd be happy to. I've only just got the credit card hardware to attach to my phone, but have been using the application for all my cash sales all summer long. I'll post what I know at this point and as I use it, I'll add to it.…"
Sandy Spilker replied to Ali Voepel's discussion Need feedback on indoor art festivals
"I had someone mention this show to me too and wasn't sure about the attendance. Good thread on this one.
If you aren't going to this show, then there is another show I am looking into in Perry, IA. I think it is the same weekend as the…"
Edwin Schmidt left a comment for Sandy Spilker
"Have a potential buyer but nothing definite yet. Will contact her to determine interest. Will get back to you soon. Where are you from? Can get an idea of freight charges if necessary."
Jan Raven left a comment for Sandy Spilker
"Sandy, please post a review of your use of the Square for taking credit cards. I very much want to use one (I currently use a knucklebuster) but am concerned about whether customers are comfortable not getting a paper CC receipt. Also, what if they…"
Sandy Spilker replied to Ali Voepel's discussion Does anyone know where I can get a great deal on pro panels?
"Ed, Did you already sell these panels? I'm looking to buy a set of them and just saw your post - but it's old - so wondering if they are already gone by now."
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- Mixed Media, Acrylics, Photography
- Years in the Art Fair Business
- 2009 was my first show.
- First show ever
- September 27, 2009 - Octagon Arts Festival, Ames Iowa
- What are the best things about art fairs
- Talking to the people directly about the work and connecting with other artists.
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Comment Wall (7 comments)
- At 2:33pm on June 16, 2011,
Jacki Bilsborrow said… - Happy birthday Sandy. Have a great year.
- At 9:08am on June 16, 2011, Connie Mettler gave Sandy Spilker a gift…
Happy birthday, Sandy! I hope today is full of fun and friends and that the coming year brings excellent adventures and successful outcomes in all your endeavors.
- At 6:54pm on October 12, 2010,
Edwin Schmidt said… - I believe the pro panels are the light grey. Getting too old to remember everything!! They are the 38.5" panel. Three panels make up a side of a 10' booth. I believe they are the 7' panels but have the adjustable feet. Will be home tomorrow. Coming back from Stowe, VT. Fantastic show and wonderful fall colors. Will contant you sonn about hte other potential buyer. checke the panels a couple months ago and they still look brand new.
- At 9:39pm on October 11, 2010, Edwin Schmidt said…
- Have a potential buyer but nothing definite yet. Will contact her to determine interest. Will get back to you soon. Where are you from? Can get an idea of freight charges if necessary.
- At 10:49pm on October 10, 2010,
Jan Raven said… - Sandy, please post a review of your use of the Square for taking credit cards. I very much want to use one (I currently use a knucklebuster) but am concerned about whether customers are comfortable not getting a paper CC receipt. Also, what if they don't have email, as is true for some of my older clients. I'd love to hear some feedback!
- At 8:54am on September 22, 2009,
Kaelin Cordis said… - I'd love to talk to another first timer! Don't forget to take LOTS of little 1 inch rubber tipped metal clamps. They come in so handy... A brochure is awesome if you have some really technical aspects of your work to tell people about... The way a certain pigment you use is similar to Michaelangelo or something. :) Do you have a banner yet? I got mine at vistaprint.com and then they gave me a great discount on my new business cards. I actually got a couple of gallery contracts from my show, and one of the owners told me it was because I had such a professional appearance, while still being obviously new and unique.
Good luck with your show!!
- At 1:21pm on September 21, 2009,
Sandy Spilker said… - Thanks Paula - really appreciate it.
I've got a small "crew" that has specific duties and I'll have to make sure that photography is one of the duties.
the discussions threads are great to read, so I can minimize my "it's funny now, but not at the time" stories that i ever get to post.
Good to know too that I have some options with the credit cards at this late in the game. comforting to know i'm not the only one that completely forgot about this the first time around.
Have i mentioned it lately - I am digging all of this.
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