I recently did a show on Jan. 29 and it didn't close until Feb 6th. And everyone got the January specials. I would date it 2/29 and try to close it by 3/6.
I know how you feel, I was discouraged at first too. I have friends too who said "its all so expensive". Well after my first show resulted in NO ORDERS. I started trying to find ways to lure in customers. Well, I created the $10 & under list (before seeing it on this site!).
I was out with...