Vendor Fair Tips: Maximizing Sales with Cash and Carry Options

[kcmckay]

Hi,I am doing a vendor fair tomorrow and it's been awhile. I was a consultant from 07-12 and rejoined in January this year. This is my first booth in a long time. I know the basics and I'm all set with that and pretty sure I'm good with products I'm bringing to display. But looking for anything new that has worked for people.Also I have a small selection of items that I will have on hand for cash and carry. I know a lot of people aren't a fan of that, and I never was either. However, due to my past and continuing to purchase items during my non consultant time, when I got my kit I already owned a majority of it, so I have those items. I also bought a few extra things from my kickoff party I hosted along with the free guest special as well. I figure I have it I'll see what I can sell of it.Anyway my point on cash and carry is what is best way to display/have them available. I thought about having a list of the items and the prices but not sure how to display it etc.....

 

[chefjeanine]

I fear I'm too late to be of any help, but here goes nothing.Keep your "display" items separate from your cash & carry. If you DO have room to display the cash and carry, have actual price stickers (tags, stickers) on those items. Also, I do have a list of items that are cash and carry because unfortunately, I've accumulated more extra things than there is usually room to display.

 

[Admin Greg]

So I'd love any feedback on that. I've seen a lot of people do cash and carry on here with good success so I'm hoping to do so as well.Thanks in advance for any help!I always display the items on a table with a white table cloth. I have a sign that says "Cash and Carry" and then under that I put the items and the prices. I have a clipboard with a sheet of paper with the items listed and the prices. I also have a pen attached to the clipboard. I put the sheet of paper under a plastic cover. I also have a calculator there. I put the items in a bin or basket. I also have a bag or box for the customer to put the items in. I also always have a receipt book with me. Everyone loves to get a receipt. I also have a catalog and a business card there. I always have the items that I have for Cash and Carry in my kit in case the customer wants to order more. I also have a sign up sheet for customers to sign up for my monthly newsletter. I also have a sign up sheet for customers to host a party.I have my cash and carry items on a small table (maybe 2' x 2') with a white tablecloth. I use a 3 tiered stand to have my products at different levels. I have a sign that says "Cash and Carry" and I have 3x5 cards on the table with a list of the items I have and the price. I also have a clipboard with a sheet that has the items and price and a pen attached. I have a small calculator next to the clipboard. I have the items in a basket or bin and I have a bag or box for the customer to put the items in. I also have a receipt book with me. I always have the items that I have for Cash and Carry in my kit in case the customer wants to order more. I also have a catalog and a business card there. I always have a sign up sheet for customers to sign up for my monthly newsletter. I also have a sign up sheet for customers to host a party. I also have a sign up sheet for customers to join my team. I also have a sign up sheet for customers to book a party. I also have a sign up sheet for customers to join my VIP group. I also have a sign up sheet for customers to join my text service. I also have a