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Steve. Apple replied to carrie jacobson's discussion How old are YOU? Where are the young artists?

"Richard appel here. I turned 70 in March and stopped doing shows sold van w 212,000 miles a bought a Subaru no more shows. Selling off website miss a few of my friends. In balboa on vacation and met a neighbor of yours. Freely…"

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Your Medium: mixed

Years in the Art Fair Business: 30+

What is your website?: http://Boltpeople.com

What are the best things about art fairs: people and money

Best show ever and why: tempe

Worst show ever and why: surprise. Mostly junk no one came

Who referred you to ArtFairInsiders.com? Please be specific.: me

What is one fun fact about yourself?: i play pickleball and love o
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Shipping to someone's shipper overseas

Posted on September 26, 2016 at 9:00am 13 Comments 0 Likes

Recently received an email telling me that someone in australia wanted to purchase my work in quantity.

this is what i got, i would like some opinions from anyone. I have heard these email's are not to be trusted

How are you doing today! I'm very much interested in purchasing some of

>> your products but firstly i want to make an inquiry if you can ship

>> directly to us here in Australia…

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What happen to the GROUPS

Posted on December 2, 2015 at 10:52pm 18 Comments 0 Likes

Would love to know why the people who run this site got ride of the groups. When I go into afi the only group i get are directors and organizers. I belonged to the southwest group and we had some great discussions we shared info. NOW NOTHING! Can not even find this group. What is going on ? Help

having trouble with the afi website

Posted on November 17, 2015 at 11:37am 5 Comments 0 Likes

I do not know if i am the only one. but when i get on afi and put in groups One group comes up (organizers and directors). I try to bring up other groups that i am in, but nothing comes up. I get a message that says i am not in any groups. how do i fix this problem and is anyone else having this problem

Proof that work is not buy/sell (Receipts)

Posted on August 3, 2015 at 2:30am 13 Comments 1 Like

This issue has been dragged thru the mud many times but thought i would add to it. Doing a show in Prescott Az. that is put on the Mountain Artist Guild. Shows in prescott have a reputation for letting a LOT of buy/sell into their shows. But this year I read that those doing clothing are required to have receipts for their materials. Am hoping this will become a trend with the MAG shows but will see. When i went to get my booth suggested that everyone supply receipts for their…

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At 8:34am on June 5, 2015, Christina L. Towell said…: Hi Steve,
Welcome to AFI! We're so happy to have you joining us here and hope you'll take some time to look around and make yourself at home. I'm not familiar with pickleball, how does it work?

At 9:04am on June 5, 2015, Christina L. Towell said…: Thanks, Steve...I'm familiar with contra dancing but will have to look into pickleball, sounds like fun and something i could actually be good at...

At 6:48pm on June 9, 2015, Connie Mettler said…

Welcome to Art Fair Insiders, Steve. We’re so glad you joined us. I hope you’ll find the site helpful and that you’ll share your ideas and experiences, ask questions and join the discussions. The site is only as good as the members make it. We have a lot to offer one another, experienced and newbie alike.

Please stop by the "Discussions" area to introduce yourself. Then read the "Getting Started" for tips to make the site easier to navigate.
Many topics have already been discussed. We suggest you try a search of your topic before you post your question. Click the SEARCH tab at the top of the page and “search” for your topic: tents, jury fees, Ann Arbor Art Fair, the name of a show, etc. You might find that someone has already asked and answered your question.
Check out our code of conduct to understand the rules of the site.

Each of us is unique and has a gift to share that can help someone else. We all look forward to your sharing on ArtFairInsiders.com.

Best wishes, Connie Mettler

p.s. The best way to make this system easy to use is to click on the "Follow-Email me" link at the bottom of each Forum discussion that interests you. That way the system will email you automatically whenever anyone responds. It's a great time-saver.