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Just wondering, if you go to a petroliana trade show or etc, do you put a price tag (aka a piece of masking tape with a price on it or etc.) on your items for sale, or do you leave the items "as is" and wait for people to talk to you?

I can kind of see ups and downs to both.

Also, as a buyer, which do you prefer and why?

Thanks,
Ed

I actually hate when items are not priced and have to ask a price. I like when I can see a number and decide if it's for me or not...or possibly talking a deal over.

I have prices on my items @ shows. I make "deals" when buyers "bundle!"

You are going to save yourself a lot of time by placing an easily visible price on your items.

There are NO set rules for doing so.
IF I see someone I don't care for, I can Raise my price [& laugh inside if he buys it!], or give a FRIEND a good deal on same item!

See, that's what I thought. I am setting up at my first trade show soon. I didn't know if it would be better to strike up a conversation with the buyer or not.

What do you use to make the prices on yours? I've seen everything from masking tape that has been wrote on, window markers, etc. I just don't want to damage any porcelain or tin.

I use the round quarter sized fluorescent stickers. they usually fall off easily and won't damage the item(s).

It is best to have items priced. As a buyer I prefer it priced. By looking at a few tags you can tell if the person selling is reasonable or in your line of thinking on prices. Having a price gives a starting price for negotiation.

I understand not pricing as well. It is a lot of work to do a show, just to get everything set up and displayed in a limited time and for a limited time. For me pricing is done as time and energy will allow. I find post om note pads are quick and easy for bigger items. Not very professional but it is a hobby to me and not a business.

Which would you want if you were a buyer? I think most people would like to have an idea of what a person wants for his item and go from there.

I don't sell, I do like items visibly and legibly priced.

You have got to be kidding on why not to price a sign !! I a partner for 9 months in a deal and he would shift the price around if he thought the person had money. Total sleaze. Treat everyone the same, if the person you do not care for or has turned on you for a reason is looking then just go about your business in a business manner. Everyone involved will know what is going on. Price it and they either can buy, offer, or pass it up.

I prefer items to be priced,that way the price is out front and I don't have to wonder if a seller thinks my forehead reads SUCKER!

Why waste the time pricing when 99% of the time buyers will offer less.
You mark something [a qt can] @ $5, 1st guy picks it up & offers $3, I stomped the can & said YEP, it's worth $3 NOW!

I still see the benefits for both. I reckon I'll slap some stickers on mine though. I wouldn't want anyone to feel like I'm trying to play games with them.

I'm with Dick too though, because I don't respond well to craziness lol

I like the $3 answer. Too funny!