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High Society Cheapskate at Craft Shows, Watch Out

Author: Diane Palmer Author Ranking Silver | Posted: 11-04-2008 | Comments: 0 | Views: 14 | Rating:  (65) Article Popularity - Blue (?) Got a Question? Ask.
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Watch out for the High Society Cheapskate, or you will end up giving your creations away, they are smooth talkers!

I have been in the craft business enough years, to have met all walks of life. The most humorous ones I have met, are what I call the "High Society Cheapskates". These are the people that come into your store, craft market, or craft show, and will spend ages telling you how well they are known in "high society" or the "right circles", and how well your piece of art or craft would show at one of their high society parties, as they have connections.

This is where they are leading up to you GIVING them your creation or product for FREE.. they feel that with their connections and social life, that your piece would be on constant show to all the right people with money, and therefore you would get lots of publicity and orders. Therefore you should give them the piece for FREE.

I am not kidding!. First of all, unless you know this person well, this could be a lot of hype. This is where your gut feelings come in to play. Listen to your gut!

From my experience, most of the "high society" people do not brag about it, and so therefore, the ones who come and brag to you, are usually "wanna bees".

As you progress in your business, you are going to meet all kinds of people. There are many that view arts and crafts as a fluff business, and do not take it seriously at all. They do not appreciate the hard work you have put into your creations.

So, do not take it personally, and get a chuckle out of all the creative ways people will try and get your work for free. In a twisted way, you should also feel honored that they like your work enough to try this on... just laugh.
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