Help Needed ASAP: Drawing Slip Storage for Vendor Fair

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Discussion Overview

The thread discusses various methods for storing drawing slips at vendor fairs, with participants sharing their personal experiences and preferences for different containers and approaches to collecting slips.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, mentions using a PC re-usable grocery bag to collect slips directly from attendees, noting that it encourages them to hand over the slips.
  • Another participant shares their experience of not providing a container for slips unless stepping away, instead collecting them directly to facilitate engagement and increase bookings.
  • Several users suggest using various bowls, including the stainless mixing bowls, batter bowls, and trifle bowls, as potential storage options for slips.
  • One participant notes that they fill out the slips for attendees to ensure all information is captured accurately, which they find beneficial.
  • Another participant mentions using a large collapsible bowl for convenience and storing slips in their apron pocket during the fair.
  • One user reflects on a humorous childhood experience with drawing slips, contrasting it with the current context of vendor fairs.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ on whether to provide a container for slips or to collect them directly from attendees, with no clear consensus emerging on the best approach.

Contextual Notes

Participants share a variety of personal experiences and preferences based on their individual practices at vendor fairs, reflecting a range of creative solutions for managing drawing slips.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants looking for ideas on managing drawing slips at vendor fairs may find the shared experiences and suggestions relevant.

pc_jessica
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i am doing a booth tomorrow and today i am TRYING to get my 'to do list' accomplished lol way too much stuff that needs to get done...anyways as i was running around i realized that i have no idea what i am going to put the drawing slips in...any ideas the normal basket i use at shows is way too small for this vendor fair...any ideas would be great!! TIA
 
Do you have either the 8qt or 6qt Stainless Mixing Bowl?
 
That was my thought...or the Trifle (if it would be stable enough).
 
I actually never put anything out for them to put the slips into, unless I have to step away. They have to give ME the slip. I then just glance at it for the purpose of thanking them by their name (Tammy says folks like to hear their own name- so I was on to something there even before I knew it!), but also, in that split second, I can see if they checked anything about the Business or Hosting. If they DID, I can then say "I see you selected ......" and then move on from there.No one has ever had a problem with giving me the slip. They might look around for something- but then I just put out my hand. I then do the glance, and thank them. If they didn't select anything, I just slip the paper into my apron pocket.When I started doing THAT...I increased the number of shows I was booking AT THE BOOTH. I get an average of 2-5 bookings at a booth by doing that, instead of just checking the slips LATER and having to play phone tag.Just a thought.... :)
 
Bobbi..that is a great idea. I might have to try that at my booth next month. Thanks.
 
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i thought about the trifle, but i am already planning on using that to showcase different centerpiece ideas so it is already in use....then i thought about the classic batter bowl? i do not have the stainless mixing bowls yet, ohhh what about one of the colanders?? think that would work?
 
Yes, have them hand them to you. At our booth the other weekend, we just used the PC re-usable grocery bag. They handed them to me and then I just placed them in the bag. Since it is not overly obvious that is what is in the bag - they are more likely to hand it to you.

If someone is really interested - but puts the drawing slip in with the others - you may never find them! I make notes on the slips as they hand them to me. What products they were interested in or talked about.
 
I fill the slips out for them! I can read my handwriting AND I make sure they answer the biz and hosting questions :)

I have used the large batter bowl, 12" skillet and stainless bowls for the PDS before. I like using the stainless bowls the best!
 
I like the idea of them handing you the slips. They have a used "give away" box made out of plastic at Staples. You could always use get that. I then post a picture of the item I am giving away.
 
The Batter Bowl and Trifle both work great! I use them for my booths, I have the person put there information on the drawing slip, unless they have their hands full, then I will do it. I or they fold it and put it into the bowl, once they walk away I grap it out and write on the back what we had talked about, for example if they loved the snowman plates, when I call them I can say I know you were interested in the snowman plates, they are our host special for the month of the december, you could earn them for free
 
Another thought would be the large collapsible bowl if you have that. WHen going to the fair you can have it flattened as to not take up much room. I just did a fair and I wore my apron and I put their slips in one pocket. I didn't ask everyone to fill it out - too much tedious work for me. I only go with those that I feel are interested. If your pocket got too full, you can empty it. I kept recipe cards in the other pocket and used my snowman apron to be festive. Just a thought.
 
I tried drawing slips when I was a kid, but the Old Man said I should be drawing cars or landscapes, he didn't think I should be drawing lingerie.
 
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