Seller: this includes the consumers walking around with product in hand, duffle bags, carts etc.
- You know the type of consumer that is coming through, and we understand the work and money that goes into setting up a table and hauling in all that product but please don’t have a bad attitude because someone is not buying your product. Just tell them to follow you on all social media platforms and look for your products later on.
- If you are selling pre-owned product have some decency to clean them joints off before you bring them. It makes them look better and more attractive to sell. Some people already have adverse feelings of buying pre-owned, don’t have them buy product that is dirty.
- Before hauling a ton of sneakers to a convention really look at the product you have any really think if this will sell. If you’ve had it on eBay, craigslist, social media etc. for a long time now, save yourself the hassle and leave it at home. Odds are it wont sell there.
- If you are a seller that is carrying you products in hand, duffle bags or some sort of cart please be respectful of the regular consumers and sellers with tables. We always see plenty of duffle bags knocking over people displays, shoes and clothing. Be aware of you surroundings. Also really look at the product you would like to sell and really think if you will be able to sell it because nothing sucks more than walking around the entire event with your products in your hand.
- If you are selling a brand of clothing you designed and really want to push it…ACTUALLY BE WEARING IT!!!! If a buyer was smart they would never buy a local designers clothing, if the designer is wearing Nike from head to toe.
- Be reasonably priced. Your local design prices should never make a buyer debate whether they should buy your shirt or go to Macy’s later and buy a Ralph Lauren Polo.
- If your designs are made on Gilden or Hanes t-shirts –Take that tag off. It takes away from the work you put in.
- Please be aware of the trends it will help you sell product. Put your designs on items that fit the current climate of clothing.
- Also remember have a vision with your product, just a group of homies got together and threw a drawing on a shirt is always easy to spot.
- Have your social media accounts and hashtags visible to see and always let the consumer know to follow you even if you’re not a store.
- If you are a seller and you don’t take any form of electronic payment, slap yourself in the teeth. This is 2016.
- If a GR (General Release) sneaker that dropped the same weekend as the convention, don’t bring that joint trying to get top dollar just yet. It’s tacky, especially with all the restocks.