Make it, Give it Sell it! Bartering
November 19, 2008
About 2 years ago several us women got together with our 'nitch' that we make or sell. We met at a friend's home; each of us set up a table, and gave a little 'sales pitch' about what we had to offer. Some folks had services, some had products, and some had nice items they were willing to part with.
Anyway, after everyone did their spill we had a fun and profitable time going to each other and bartering. I think I did really well. 
) One of the things I make is crocheted name doilies. It cost me maybe ONE DOLLAR to make, and 6-7 hours crocheting in the evenings while we read or watch a movie, I do not consider it work because it is so relaxing… anyway…I bartered a name for a like-new surround system!!! I almost felt guilty but the lady did not want it anymore and she wanted a name. lol… OK!!! That same night I bartered 2 names for a bunch of homemade baked goods (whole wheat at that!), from a family of incredible cooks and shampoo, moose, some other hair stuff from a lady whose husband owns a beauty supply business. There were some other things I traded that night, I can't remember now…I was very please and was even able to 'pick up' a few Christmas gifts!
This is one way to make it, give it or sell it!
I'd love to hear some of your ideas.
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I’m enjoying this series. Thank you for your ministry!
I make handmade items and do craft shows. I make hairbows, headbands, keyfobs, badge reels, boutique children’s clothing, etc. At one fair I did in October, the booth next to us had interesting spa items. The lady in charge was in love with my crayon roll-ups because she has a daycare and they would make great gifts. Anyway, I bartered ALL of my crayon roll-ups for over $100 worth of spa items! We were both extremely pleased with our “purchases”. I was going to clearance the roll-ups after the holidays anyway so now I don’t have to go through the hassle of doing that. I LOVE bartering at the shows!
Thanks for doing this series. It’s very interesting!
Blessings–
Dana
What a great series, I have thought of selling and trading our homemade things in the past but never did.
We are working on a few items now and hopefully we can start selling soon…or bartering!
I’ll be following this series, thank you for doing this.