Today's show? meh.

[valis2]

I don't even want to talk about it, honestly. But I'm going to. Of course. I sat there for no good reason, watching oodles of people walk past and buy nothing. I don't know what turned them off; some people had a bad show, but a few did okay, and I think there was something off about my display. Or me.

I snapped at another vendor during setup, which is something I don't think I've ever done before. In my defense, he did bang on my car window like a caveman. When I rolled down my window he said, "I was thinking about backing into that spot," which was, coincidentally, the spot I had just backed into (and was told by the promoter to take), which was right behind my booth. One thing you should know about me: I don't generally understand the meaning behind words very quickly. Being specific is quite necessary. And his statement, which was not a request, nor a question, infuriated me (quite clearly I am hormonal today). I don't like having to translate passive-aggressive.

"Fine, I'll moooove," I said, rolling my eyes, and I did move, and I moved nicely, because I could have just taken the spot in front of that spot, which would have still screwed him over because he had a trailer.

So I ended up having to handtruck everything in over horrible broken parking lot concrete, and then watch as he drove away. I could have told him it wasn't going to work; there was not enough room, even with my considerate parking job. And then he ended up taking the entire aisle in between the rows of booths with his truck and trailer, and I watched in horror as he unrolled racks of Crocs and crappy handbags from China.

I'm soooo glad I spend hours of time, effort, and eyesight to handcraft my items. Especially after watching customer after customer buy from him all day long. *rolls eyes*

I should just buy a rack of Crocs.

Comments

[mandrill.livejournal.com]

My mother was thinking about selling some of her hand-made quilts at a flea market and I told her not to bother. People want bargains and they would be just as happy buying a cheap "hand-made" knock-off quilt from China/WalMart for $25 rather than pay $500 for something she spend hundreds of hours hand-sewing. :(

[valis2.livejournal.com]

Yeah, you're totally right--a flea market environment is the last place you want to try selling handmade goods at, unless they're very inexpensive.

Hell, even my $6 & $7 items--even my $1 items--didn't really sell.

[lindahoyland.livejournal.com]

Sorry you've had such a bad day.Sending hugs,

[valis2.livejournal.com]

Aw, thanks. I'm feeling a little better today. Looking forward to Terminus!

[zoepaleologa.livejournal.com]

That sounds like an exercise in suckitude, and I'm sorry.

However, there is one thing: I'm glad Crocs exist, because it saves having a conversation with someone to find out they are stupid and have no taste in anything. Now, I can just check out their footwear, and leave in silence.

In fact, Crocs are proof that the Universe is inherently naff.

[valis2.livejournal.com]

That sounds like an exercise in suckitude, and I'm sorry.

Aw, thanks. The suckitude was quite overwhelming while I was there. It's receding now, thank goodness.

However, there is one thing: I'm glad Crocs exist, because it saves having a conversation with someone to find out they are stupid and have no taste in anything. Now, I can just check out their footwear, and leave in silence.

ahahaha! Yes, exactly! The Croc Footwear Test rules.

[greenpear.livejournal.com]

We have an annual arts festival in Pittsburgh which I loved every year. That was until I saw a sign one year which said, "More Crafts Here". And it included a booth selling the most obnoxious tie-dyed t-shirts and the fluorescent cukoo clocks.

crafts ≠ art

[valis2.livejournal.com]

Oh yeah--this was the epitome of buy/sell. There were people with Avon products. And even a bank with some sort of raffle. They had brought a tent and had no idea how to set it up.

[cordeliadelayne]

Oh dear. *hugs*

[valis2.livejournal.com]

Aw, thank you! *hugs in return* Not one of my better days. ;)

[lady-branwyn.livejournal.com]

Maybe this will make you laugh--I had to google "crocs" because I had no idea what they were, though once I saw the pictures, I went "Oh, those ugly things!" I don't care if they are comfortable or not, I refuse to wear something that makes my huge, size 8D feet look ever huger. But what in the world are those doing at a show?
Most people have no taste--a quick look at how they dress themselves will confirm this. I have left written, notarized directions that, if I ever walk out of my house wearing a fannypack, they are to shoot me (just kidding, but not much).

[valis2.livejournal.com]

Maybe this will make you laugh--I had to google "crocs" because I had no idea what they were, though once I saw the pictures, I went "Oh, those ugly things!"

They are everywhere, I swear. I mean, for kid's shoes, they're cute--but on grown men and women who are not at that very moment at the beach? eeep!

I refuse to wear something that makes my huge, size 8D feet look ever huger.

Me and my 11 1/2D feet quite agree!

Most people have no taste--a quick look at how they dress themselves will confirm this.

Only too true. :)