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Just my opinion , but have found individuals sometimes do not put a price on things and size up the prospective buyer and price based on how deep their pockets look! Apparel , knowledge of the item they are looking at et'c. Sometimes allows you to get more out of an item.

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Since the topic of un priced items as come up,I have to agree with many, I now walk by a booth when no items priced. As far as the excuse of not having time, or stickers, come on you get ready for shows plenty of time to price. As BUZZY56 says and I would agree with his assessment as well. If any people are at the shows they are looking to expand or find something to resale, seeing a price on an item makes you more interested than no price. This topic has nothing to do with any od the shows, as they all have good points.

Goes two ways, put a price and may sale, no price take home with you.

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Me and Anthony went over to Staples and bought shipping tags with ties. They worked well for the items we did throw a tag on. We also used a black sharpie so when it rained the colors didn't run off onto the signs.

Is that really a huge thermometer in the center? Largest I have ever seen.

Yes it was and the graphics were just killer

Joey, I have done that before at other shows. Worse thing is about those tags is when they get wet they tend to fall off. It's just became a hassle after a while and I stopped pricing them. I may try pricing items next show just to see if I see a difference in sales

its worth a try, right? sorry for derailing the thread! but I have found painters masking tape and sharpie works on just about everything without the potential for any damage.

I may be in the minority Bryce,but painters tape works great,just take it off after each show. Also, if I see dealers without at least half of there stuff priced I keep the 10k walking cause I figure it's not for sale. My 2 cent's

I like prices on items , If they dont price it I will walk right by it . It's like going to a garage sale no price No buy . it also makes selling at a swapmeet better cause if the person is looking for something he knows the price without hanging around to have find someone answer (hey how much is that !)

We try to put a price on our stuff.It saves a lot of confusion and stress for us. There are advantages , though to not pricing items. When someone asks about an item ,then it starts the repertoire with the seller. In other words , you know they are at least interested and sometimes a conversation is what it takes to get an item a new home. Also if a person youd prefer not to sell something to comes by you can tell them its three times your asking price. That way it saves you the trouble of stomping it! lol

Basically Pricing is a plus but sometimes with the hustle and bustle, tags fall off or get forgotten all together. I find that if I bring really interesting and hard to find items that they sell themselves no pricing needed. If you lay out a 8+ SS Chevrolet sign or Hood, Jenney, etc. People are not going to pass it buy if they want it. On the other hand if you have a Gulf or Mobil pump plate which everyone has seen 1000's of and it's not priced well....... then there is a good chance the people will not stop and keep right on trucking. Never had any complaints and I usually don't have prices on most items. Never left ANYWHERE thinking "gee I could have had an extra $500 if I had Only brought my tape and Sharpe". Still a good idea if you have time and a lot of common items.

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