tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3116910306520528915.post3003961152729280503..comments2024-02-27T02:34:17.909-05:00Comments on meesh's pottery: and where do I begin...Michèle Hastingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11346907762804197879noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3116910306520528915.post-3616930618074408602013-09-25T14:55:48.334-04:002013-09-25T14:55:48.334-04:00it is funny, somebody who is buying a box full of ...it is funny, somebody who is buying a box full of pots I always feel kindly and give them a wee freebie or deal, but it sure does piss me off when people try to haggle....and the stolen pot? GAWD! I have a bunch out front of my place, nice pieces but with the dust of a few years on them and was thinking today about theft....SH!T....best wishes to you bothGary's third pottery bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13517401528128108791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3116910306520528915.post-5158255354169886012013-09-24T15:37:23.912-04:002013-09-24T15:37:23.912-04:00I did Festival in the Park for 2 years and was ver...I did Festival in the Park for 2 years and was very disappointed in sales and it always rained. I actually wondered if I gave it up too soon but you reinforced my opinion. Hope the CCM show is good for you (& me) By the way, got your note about Facebook ads and plans are being made. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15965046998024728661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3116910306520528915.post-68137088315432532902013-09-24T09:29:31.635-04:002013-09-24T09:29:31.635-04:00I am so sorry about your pot being stolen and afte...I am so sorry about your pot being stolen and after a disappointing show. Glad you can keep your chin up about it.<br />I've stopped doing shows that attract a bunch of hagglers. I work too hard to be insulted like that. So do you.Lori Buffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00233955188892423314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3116910306520528915.post-35553135628845526802013-09-24T09:12:37.799-04:002013-09-24T09:12:37.799-04:00What a sad story...my heart is with you...especial...What a sad story...my heart is with you...especially over the stolen pot. Barbara Rogershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08351113054045427775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3116910306520528915.post-56702496366184444682013-09-24T08:58:24.734-04:002013-09-24T08:58:24.734-04:00ugh, the pottery business! Takes a strong backbone...ugh, the pottery business! Takes a strong backbone doesn't it? After ten years of haggling and rain and theft I am just wore out from it all. Good for you for looking for the bright side, it's all you can do... at least you have your beautiful shop to sell out of most days!Tracey Broomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14560971496423789576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3116910306520528915.post-54471176353301823092013-09-24T08:12:08.409-04:002013-09-24T08:12:08.409-04:00Dennis, I too have "sweetened" a deal to...Dennis, I too have "sweetened" a deal to close a sale, and it's usually when they are on the fence about spending a couple hundred bucks. <br />Michèle Hastingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11346907762804197879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3116910306520528915.post-55280391769251860342013-09-24T07:35:11.716-04:002013-09-24T07:35:11.716-04:00Well, that just plain sucks all around. Sorry you ...Well, that just plain sucks all around. Sorry you had a rough weekend...it's disheartening to work so hard for a show and not have it turn out well. And my sympathies about your beautiful outdoor pot-hopefully it will turn up. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06084462536524346103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3116910306520528915.post-11472121290276184252013-09-24T06:54:31.054-04:002013-09-24T06:54:31.054-04:00When someone starts selling $10 mugs at a show eve...When someone starts selling $10 mugs at a show everyone suffers. No matter how bad the quality it sets a price point that people expect the better work to match. Haggling for art burns me up ! Sometimes I will sweeten a deal a little to close a sale but I really feel insulted when someone offers me half the sticker price of an already too cheap pot.Dennis Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01170187288282755570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3116910306520528915.post-13757570081373795172013-09-24T00:01:47.914-04:002013-09-24T00:01:47.914-04:00bummer to have the pots taken I hope they turn up....bummer to have the pots taken I hope they turn up. and the haggling on the price I have always hated that part at the shows and have struggled in my mind of what to say to folks who attempt that. folks would never think of haggling at doctors, mechanics or grocery stores but for handmade goods they some seem to expect to haggle.Linda Starrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04364078667554676592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3116910306520528915.post-49376060286259084102013-09-23T22:28:34.898-04:002013-09-23T22:28:34.898-04:00It has been a few years since there were large pot...It has been a few years since there were large pots taken from shops.<br />Last time they showed up at a place in Biscoe of all places.<br />Some were recovered, others not.<br />I think we have all had something walk now and again.<br />With us it's signs as well.<br />Good luck, it might show up.cookingwithgashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11456258592273328486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3116910306520528915.post-12988650272865351852013-09-23T22:16:35.707-04:002013-09-23T22:16:35.707-04:00Amy, it was PACKED with people but they weren'...Amy, it was PACKED with people but they weren't spending money at our booth. We couldn't compete with the prices of other potters. People tried to haggle on price and I overheard someone say, "they are over priced, let's go". <br />BUT, I will say the people who did buy had lots of nice comments about the quality of our work.Michèle Hastingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11346907762804197879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3116910306520528915.post-72207581735663959042013-09-23T22:03:41.399-04:002013-09-23T22:03:41.399-04:00how rude and horrible about the stealing! I'm...how rude and horrible about the stealing! I'm a bit surprised about your experience festival in the park. when i lived in CLT 3 years ago, I went every year and there were too many people! I wonder if folks have avoided it because of the crowds. what a bummer, regardless.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14113529511743405120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3116910306520528915.post-75416383534777006952013-09-23T21:39:31.708-04:002013-09-23T21:39:31.708-04:00OMG! That just sucks! Really hope it turns up an...OMG! That just sucks! Really hope it turns up and the thief is caught! Man there are times you do have to laugh and I hope you guys get the last laugh! Sandy Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10718069049436444431noreply@blogger.com