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What we can do to rid ourselfs of buy/sell

Started this discussion. Last reply by skip stang Feb 4, 2010. 6 Replies

We must all get on the same page to rid ourselves of the buy/sell parasites.Not only do they bring down a real art show,the patrons have caught on to it also.Some I have spoken to refuse to pay a…Continue

 

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skip stang commented on Bill Sargent's blog post 'Kumquat Festival, 2010'
Jane I MISS read it also,back in FEB,You are the one who woke me up,THANKS!!!
Jul 12, 2011
skip stang commented on Bill Sargent's blog post 'Kumquat Festival, 2010'
Just re read the article,IF you made a grand,HELL yes I would get up every day a 3am for a one day gig,and if they would let me test drive all the tractors that would be bliss!!!!!!!!
Jul 12, 2011
skip stang commented on BOB STUART's group 'CAROLINA ARTISIANS'
Hey James,and it's getting weirder since the Flying Monkeys,and Garden Gonmes formed a union and I had to let them go.I'm having a hard time getting creative without them pestering me all the time.
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skip stang commented on BOB STUART's group 'CAROLINA ARTISIANS'
What Gorden said I found to be true,Guess my stuff was just to weird.
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skip stang commented on BOB STUART's group 'CAROLINA ARTISIANS'
Yes ,but will trade that info for Veronica's  cheese cake recipe!!!What ya doin here when y'all supposed to be workin?
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skip stang replied to Jay McDougall's discussion 'Oh, oh.....' in the group Sculptors Anonymous
How True Denice,it never stops amazeing me.
Feb 11, 2011
skip stang replied to Jay McDougall's discussion 'Oh, oh.....' in the group Sculptors Anonymous
My hands have been doin that for ever,there will always be a market for hand made,as there is a market for copy machine prints.The gift that keeps on giving.All hail the copy machine.NO disrespect towards the 2d folks,as I think it's great you…
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Welcome to the party.i'll get y'all in dutch right quick
Sep 18, 2010

Vermont

Would any of you fine folks have ANY input on the shows put on by Craftproducers in Vermont.Seems I am up for a road trip past the Mason-Dixon Line.I am booked at Manchester and Stowe the first 2 weeks of Oct.I do understand that they are under new owners,and just curious to see if the 900 mile ride will make me any more insane.Any comments or wisecracks would be appreciated!!!Thanks,SkipSee More
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skip stang commented on richard Rothbard's blog post 'No Money For Booth Fees but...'
Wow Christine,you've givin me something to dream about.What a smashing idea ,by far the best i have ever heard.Like Neil Cavuto on Fox news "If you dont get it demand it"Getting a promoter to sign a contract with us has always been…
Aug 3, 2010
skip stang commented on richard Rothbard's blog post 'No Money For Booth Fees but...'
Monks hit it right,with elephants you have herds.Associated with herds you have poachers,which lead to stampede's leaving behind trampling herds whom leave behind a lot of dung. Be creative,and thin the herd.It shall be more fun for everybody.
Jul 27, 2010
skip stang commented on richard Rothbard's blog post 'No Money For Booth Fees but...'
Bill ,Jon That's what I meant and why I should stick to my art instead of writing.There are a ton of great honest promoters out there,( we know them)just way to many lazy ones who think we need them. I am going back in the shop
Jul 25, 2010
skip stang commented on richard Rothbard's blog post 'No Money For Booth Fees but...'
Here's a novel thought,how about switching the field.I mean we all pay for our raw materials,rent,supplies at the time of purchase.Then make the product, transport it ,obtain lodging,then display it while not seeing any compensation for our…
Jul 25, 2010

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Metal
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Customer and other real artists
Best show ever and why
Novi Mich.2006
SOLD OUT
Worst show ever and why
Community Affairs Tangier's outlet Jan 2010
Promoter has no clue buy/sell every ware and did nothing about it. Same excuses " they wont be invited back" 7 real artists at a FLEA market
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Vermont

Posted on August 26, 2010 at 4:07pm 0 Comments

Would any of you fine folks have ANY input on the shows put on by Craftproducers in Vermont.Seems I am up for a road trip past the Mason-Dixon Line.I am booked at Manchester and Stowe the first 2 weeks of Oct.I do understand that they are under new owners,and just curious to see if the 900 mile ride will make me any more insane.Any comments or wisecracks would be appreciated!!!

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Hilton Head review

Posted on April 28, 2010 at 6:53pm 12 Comments

I dont make a habit of expressing my views unless I felt a injustice has been done to my fellow exhibitors by a producer or show staff.

This time at Hilton Head Honey Horn, I felt it was a small group of about thirty exhibitors whom call themselves professionals who bailed on the organizers.

Yes the weather on Sat. was less then perfect which did keep the…

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Maryland home and Garden show. state fairground Timonium Md March 6-7

Posted on March 8, 2010 at 6:03am 1 Comment

This show takes place the 1st and 2ed weekends in March,2ed being 3 days, also 2 weekends in the fall.There are two separate buildings one for the Arts and Crafts,with a constantly running shuttle bus between the two,but close enough one can walk.

The lay out works well ,with much the much appreciated extra wide lanes to accommodate the large turn out of patrons.The spacing of similar works is addressed very well.Restrooms are convenient,and food is available,although the really good…

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The Grove

Posted on February 16, 2010 at 4:33pm 0 Comments

Anyone do the Grove?

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At 9:21pm on September 11, 2011, Connie Mettler gave skip stang a gift…Connie Mettler
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Thanks, Skip, for referring David Walls to Art Fair Insiders.
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At 10:31am on May 4, 2010, Sally KohonoskiSally Kohonoski said…
Wow!! What a busy website! Thanks for inviting me. Loved your review comments on the HHI show...and agree. From all the member reactions, sounds like you hit a nerve. Anyway, while I'm still figuring out all AFI's many features, thanks for being a friend.
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Hey Skip! Way to continue to spread the word! Thanks for sharing with Sally!
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At 11:27am on April 30, 2010, Alicia LeekeAlicia Leeke said…
Thanks for the invite Skip! Great meeting you at the show. You were right about Sunday and I'm glad I stayed!
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Thanks again, Skip, for referring Jay here!
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Hey Skip, thanks for another referral! Great to have Jon here.
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I'm assuming you referred Tom to the site according to your comment! Thanks for doing so!
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