Selling ethics question - General Tiki

W woofmutt Member Seattilite Telstar Joined: Mar 26, 2002 Posts: 2639	W woofmutt Posted posted on Mon, Jun 5, 2006 8:35 PM I've wondered if this would be kosher too. My conclusions: If you had people who had bought or inquired after your work before I think it would be fine to contact these people ahead of time and have a private sale in your hotel room. Sort of a trunk show. The other option would be to pre-sell the items via the internet and arrange to deliver them in person at the event. To set up a stand on the street or in a parking lot wouldn't be cool. It'd be different if we were talking about a huge commercial event, but most "low brow" culture gatherings are largely labors of love. Having vendors on hand is one of the attractions for the people who attend and the fees are usually nominal compared to the cost and time the organizers put into the events.

I've wondered if this would be kosher too. My conclusions:

If you had people who had bought or inquired after your work before I think it would be fine to contact these people ahead of time and have a private sale in your hotel room. Sort of a trunk show.

The other option would be to pre-sell the items via the internet and arrange to deliver them in person at the event.

To set up a stand on the street or in a parking lot wouldn't be cool. It'd be different if we were talking about a huge commercial event, but most "low brow" culture gatherings are largely labors of love. Having vendors on hand is one of the attractions for the people who attend and the fees are usually nominal compared to the cost and time the organizers put into the events.

Post #236169 by woofmutt on Mon, Jun 5, 2006 8:35 PM