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    Old 12-22-2014, 06:59 AM
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    family is right.. dangerous .even in front yard
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    Old 12-22-2014, 07:47 AM
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    Originally Posted by pojo
    that is dangerous in front of your home too.
    Good Grief! Where do you people live. You have no trust in your fellowman. I would feel safe sitting in front on my daughters house in Chicago, in Lincoln Park. The people in Chicago are just lovely. (Well, I know some are not, but they are few.)
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    Old 12-22-2014, 10:53 AM
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    We have an on-line garage sale for our county -(also had one in Ohio) I was surprised at how many people sell their hand made projects on there. I am on a waiting list for the crochet topped kitchen towels. I joined both counties through Facebook. But you could just do a search for on-line garage / yard sale's in you area .It's safer to meet them in a business parking lot close to you. Especially if you are in a larger city. But I would still try to take some one with me. Whether buying or selling. Safety first.
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    Old 12-22-2014, 12:14 PM
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    I've seen a few signs like that out in front of peoples houses.

    selling flowers, woodwork, and quilts. they are usually in the yard with a kid or two
    and the seller.. Different parts of the country, this is acceptable. ie. amish country.
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    Old 12-22-2014, 03:36 PM
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    You could do what a friend of mine does and that is go to craft shows. She does quite well and once you get started with the first one you can network and find out which ones are next and where and whom to contact. Good Luck.
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    Old 12-22-2014, 04:52 PM
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    Some times you can find other craft vendors who will sell your items for a small amount of money. This works great but there is a lot of tracking you may have to do. Then there are those strip malls where you can display your items and they sell your items for you. Most profit is made selling things yourself but then there are always expenses such as booth rentals, tables, etc. Good luck with your selling !
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    Old 12-23-2014, 04:56 AM
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    Check out www.goodsmiths.com its a online Marketplace for Hand made items check out their site and see what the requirements are... better yet check out local Community Center/Senior Center. /Quilt GRoups... to see if they are going to Host a Crafts Sale in the Spring...
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    Old 12-23-2014, 06:47 AM
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    www.goodsmiths.com is closed as of the end of December.
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    Old 12-23-2014, 08:10 AM
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    You can check out retirement (housing areas with club houses), communities for sales with outside vendors (prices for tables are $5 to $25 dollars per sale - most are once a month). The price of the tables when they have sales for the season (winter visitors season - not sure what area in AZ your in so it could be summer visitors season too), if you book for the whole season you can get a discount. Some of these places only hold 1 sale a year for vendors, but you could still book in. Or ask at the office about posting a sign for your items.
    I started out at park sales in Yuma. Did it for a number of seasons, so my name and number was out all over the place. So I was able to do a lot from home, because people would call and order (again something to think about). Whenever you sell anything make sure your name and phone number is on it, for more orders from this one sale. You might even check out your local senior center, some have craft sales a couple of times a year (or season). Also some have small gift shops for handmade items, center keeps like 10% but they handle all the sales and then cut you a check. Most only allow a couple of vendors selling the same things in at a time, but it allows you to change up your items as needed. Good luck
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    Old 12-23-2014, 08:33 AM
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    Nope. not safe! if you decide to do it make sure you have some one else with you. Many like to snap grab and go. See ya later! kind of type.
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