Has Anyone Had Success Selling from Vintage & Arts Market Type Stores?

by Katrina.
(Toronto, Canada)

In December 2016 I found a store called The Arts Market here in Toronto.

It is a craftsy store with lots of handmade items there.

The advertisement said that for $200 a month, you can rent out a space and sell your handmade items.

My handmade hoop earrings.

I applied there and had an interview with the owner of The Arts Market. Unfortunately because it’s so popular I was put on a wait list.

Yesterday I was looking through Kijiji (free classified ads in Canada) for any upcoming craft shows, and I found another store called The Fab Attic which sells vintage items and handmade items.

The rent for the month is $100.

Handmade Flower Pendant Necklace

Today I went to The Fab Attic with my jewelry and displays in hand, and I met the owner and I was able to set my jewelry up on the spot, and I paid the $100 for the month.

Has anyone else had experience selling through these kinds of stores?

I’m doing this so that my jewelry has an outlet so that I get more customers.

I’d love to hear from other jewelers and your experiences in these kinds of environments.

Katrina
Katz Handmade Jewelry