I'm ironing out details to possibly get a booth at Pintastic this year. I should have some extra space, I was thinking about a consignment idea. Put something on the table you want to sell, I would man the booth all day, if it sells I get 25%. If space opens up on the table from sales people can bring in more stuff, so hopefully the stock rotates all day.
Do you think I would get any interest? How does the percentage sound?
One thumbs down with no reason? Very helpful. It's an idea. If it's a crappy idea at least give a reason why. I've tried selling parts at shows but its been a hassle trying to meet with people and hearing cell phones over the big crowd. I'd lay a bunch of spare stuff on a table if someone else would tend to it and gladly pay a percentage.
I like the idea. It brings in more parts for people to purchase, gets people to unload their stash of unused parts rotting away on shelves and presents an opportunity for people to have the ability to sell parts that don't need a large vendor space at shows. Win win situation. When I go to shows, I love when their are parts for sale everywhere. Great idea!
I think I could find a few things to sell at your booth. I think 25 percent is a bit high though. Great idea. Count me in for bringing stuff.
Quoted from Shredso:I'm ironing out details to possibly get a booth at Pintastic this year. I should have some extra space, I was thinking about a consignment idea. Put something on the table you want to sell, I would man the booth all day, if it sells I get 25%. If space opens up on the table from sales people can bring in more stuff, so hopefully the stock rotates all day.
Do you think I would get any interest? How does the percentage sound?
Maybe he gave you the "thumbs down" because he had the same idea and you beat him to the punch... or rather post.
I did this with someone at pinball at the zoo this past april and it worked out very well for the both of us. I managed to unload a good portion of parts and the person running the table made some money 
Quoted from Dayhuff:Somebody come buy all my parts that were in my Zoo show booth and you can have all the fun of reselling it and selling stuff for other people too.......$$$$$
John P. Dayhuff
Battle Creek, Mi.
269-979-3836
Why don't you make the drive to pintastic? I'm sure your stuff will do well there.
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