Things You'll Need:
- Tables
- Chairs
- Lamps
- Receipt book
- Dolly
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Step 1
Know your market costs and history prior to committing money for a set-up. Ask the show manager or sponsor about the merchandise categories, years running, number of vendors, average attendance, fees, types of crafts and antiques allowed.
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Step 2
Ask the show's contact person whether they provide tables, chairs, lamps, cash, receipt book, pens, paper and a dolly.
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Step 3
Sell antiques relevant to the type of craft show you are considering. Flea markets have lower paying customers, fairs have a larger variety of people with more money to spend and specialized arts and craft shows cater to buyers interested in pricier jewelry and art works.
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Step 4
Listen to the weather report if displaying outside. The craft show set-up varies from malls, convention centers, outside parking lots and state fairs.
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Step 5
Organize your antiques to fit the venue and theme. Large antique furniture probably won't sell at a craft show, but small items and antique crafts, quilts, Indian objects, period piece jewelry, handbags, purses and vintage clothing typically find buyers.
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Step 6
Take a friend to help during the event. Someone always needs to be available and to watch over the antiques.
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Step 7
Smile and let the customer look over the goods and be ready to answer questions or barter the price.
