Show stand...any tips?

[Do224]

Now up to £75.45 that makes it 75p a jar, standard hex is circa even after last price rises 42p, so on 500 jars that is over £150 of lost profit. Sorry too expensive for me but do like them.

Guess it depends whether you can get away with asking an extra 50p/jar if you’ve got nice jars and better presentation…might not work commercially but possibly would on a show stand

 

[Mabee]

Our association bought in bulk which meant 12oz hex jars worked out at about 36p each. Worth looking into.

 

[jenkinsbrynmair]

Our association bought in bulk which meant 12oz hex jars worked out at about 36p each

someone saw them coming!

 

[Newbeeneil]

Our association bought in bulk which meant 12oz hex jars worked out at about 36p each. Worth looking into.

Unfortunately most beeks at both my associations are stuck on 1lb jars!

 

[Mabee]

someone saw them coming!

why how much do you get them for? I thought that was a good price.

 

[Mabee]

Unfortunately most beeks at both my associations are stuck on 1lb jars!

they bought those as well

 

[E&MBees]

There is a possibility that I might be able to have a stand at a Christmas Fayre. What sort of quantity of honey, candles etc should I take? Thought about doing small sets of honey with candles too. I have never done anything like this and given that ‘end of the driveway’ sales have slowed I thought it seemed a good idea?!

 

[Erichalfbee]

There is a possibility that I might be able to have a stand at a Christmas Fayre. What sort of quantity of honey, candles etc should I take? Thought about doing small sets of honey with candles too. I have never done anything like this and given that ‘end of the driveway’ sales have slowed I thought it seemed a good idea?!

If you live somewhere well off then I’d take lots.
You can always take it home
I sort Christmas fairs out first and the left over candles go in the gift boxes for friends and family

 

[E&MBees]

If you live somewhere well off then I’d take lots.
You can always take it home
I sort Christmas fairs out first and the left over candles go in the gift boxes for friends and family

Ok thanks. Yes, it’s a well off village and area. Not my village but where I work.

 

[Erichalfbee]

Ok thanks. Yes, it’s a well off village and area. Not my village but where I work.

Well then pull the stops out.
Make up some pretty gift boxes. They will probably go faster than single jars of honey.

 

[D&D]

I built this stand in about 4 hours, and later whitewashed it. The shelves come out and it folds flat. It looks a little like a Christmas tree! But I’ll use it all year. The vertical braces are 6’ and hinged together. Then you can put as many shelves as you want.

 

[W0otz]

I built this stand in about 4 hours, and later whitewashed it. The shelves come out and it folds flat. It looks a little like a Christmas tree! But I’ll use it all year. The vertical braces are 6’ and hinged together. Then you can put as many shelves as you want. View attachment 34354

Are the shelves just resting on there? If so I'd glue 4 dowels (or similar) under each shelf, one either side of each support.
That would lock everything together so the shelves can't slide and the A-frame can't do the splits, but the shelves would still come out after being lifted slightly.

 

[JamezF]

Are the shelves just resting on there? If so I'd glue 4 dowels (or similar) under each shelf, one either side of each support.
That would lock everything together so the shelves can't slide and the A-frame can't do the splits, but the shelves would still come out after being lifted slightly.

I was thinking just the same.

James

 

[Pembroke]

One of those wooden honey dippers with each jar can be used to disguise / bump up the price of a jar, tie it on with a bit of ribbon or tinsel. You should be able to buy them in bulk.

 

[Moobee]

There is a possibility that I might be able to have a stand at a Christmas Fayre. What sort of quantity of honey, candles etc should I take? Thought about doing small sets of honey with candles too. I have never done anything like this and given that ‘end of the driveway’ sales have slowed I thought it seemed a good idea?!

I’m doing these for my first fair in December….. drizzlers from Thornes and got a trade account at Sass & Belle for the felt Bees. Biodegradable bag, bit of raffia ribbon & a small tag.

 

[E&MBees]

I’m doing these for my first fair in December….. drizzlers from Thornes and got a trade account at Sass & Belle for the felt Bees. Biodegradable bag, bit of raffia ribbon & a small tag.
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How do you get the trade account? Just by asking? The other thing I’m finding tricky is knowing what to price things at. Thanks, Emily

 

[Moobee]

How do you get the trade account? Just by asking? The other thing I’m finding tricky is knowing what to price things at. Thanks, Emily

Just found their trade site and set myself up! Only problem is the minimum order quantities but I split it with another beekeeper. I worked out an average retail price if you bought the items on their own and added a bit for packaging if that helps. Marina

 

[E&MBees]

Did my first stall today at a local village Christmas fair. It went really well. Folk seem to prefer pick and mixing individual items rather than the gift boxes. The card reader was brilliant as most wanted to pay by card. Made lots of contacts. Totally exhausted but would definitely do it again!

 

[Erichalfbee]

Well done Emily.It all looks grand.

 

[Moobee]

How do you get the trade account? Just by asking? The other thing I’m finding tricky is knowing what to price things at. Thanks, Emily

Google Sass & Belle trade. They don’t seem to mind who you are but there is a minimum spend.