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Sam (crazy candle person) ✦
@samantha
Hey foundooors, need some advice. I have an opportunity to be in a consignment store near me. Rent is $200/mo at a 3mo contract. The problem with other retailers is that candles are so saturated, so unless I’m first in the shop, most consignment stores will not accept me. It is in a semi popular mall but I’m uncertain of the food traffic and if it’s the right demographic because it’s mostly upper/middle class/young professionals/families. I do feel the urge to physically get in front of customers though to work on my messaging, but the alternative is that I just booth at craft markets (each craft market is around $150-200 a day anyways). What questions should I ask the owner to make sure it’s the right fit?
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brileigh
@brileigh
Would be ideal if sooner, but the month leading up to holidays could be a good time to be in a mall as they’re more likely to have ppl outside their usual demographic looking for gifts. Curious if the store would also post about your products on their socials? If there are other candle vendors typically there, could you ask the store or the other vendors directly if they have a history of candle sales at that location? And is it just the rent? Make sure there are no hidden terms like x% commission or whatever unless that’s something you’re okay with!
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Sam (crazy candle person) ✦
@samantha
- Yes, I would hope so. But right now since they’re just starting out they don’t have too many products. - No other candle vendors yet so no data - yes should be consignment only but I will clarify with them Friday. Thank you!
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