Discover the Perfect Cash-N-Carry Gifts for Christmas Markets | Tips & Ideas"

[JackieB999]

Hi y'all... I have 2 vendor markets scheduled for November and I'd like to have some cash-n-carry gifts for people to buy on the spot. But since I need to make an inital investment, what do you suggest I bring? Does anyone have experience with Christmas Markets? What have you sold there? These will be my first. Thanks.

 

[Dotty]

Wow, I've never had to think ahead to buy anything outright for cash and carry. I just bring my duplicates or things I have gotten free from hosting a party. I'm interested in what other people would do too. As for myself, I've only done 1 fair and mainly sold little tools, on the order of $10 each and less. Folks wanted to buy anything I had on my tool turn about, so I had to watch it closely to make sure they didn't walk off with anything. I'd recommend the can opener, the serrated peeler, the core and more, the digital thermometer, the nylon tools (buy as a group, sell separately), the bamboo tools (same as the nylon), and any other neat tools that you like.
If you want larger stuff, stick to the ones marked Host favorite! in the catalogue, those are top sellers for a reason and would all make good Xmas gifts for folks shopping.

 

[JackieB999]

Thanks Dotty... those make sense. I don't plan to bring hundreds of products, but maybe 20 to sell at each show and then take orders from there. I thought about targeting Men to buy a gift for their wife... things that would have a bow and be ready to go.

 

[BethCooks4U]

Instead of cash and carry - that they then have to carry around with them - why not just make up several gift packages and put a tag with a price on them. Then give them a delivery option of having it shipped to you and you gift wrap for them or direct delivery to their giftee. Charge the same for either. I'd price the packages as though they were direct shipped - that would cover your wrapping costs if they have it shipped to you and you wouldn't be investing in things you might not sell. Another idea is to do your own shopping early. What are you getting for people on YOUR list? Use those as the gifts to go and if they're bought you just get them again and if not you did your shopping already.

I haven't made any up yet but I have several booths in the next couple months and plan to do just that. I want to have gifts at several price points.

 

[flemings99]

If you go with cash/carry, these are my suggestions.

Mix n' chops, mini serving spatula, scrapers, orange peelers, season's best, scrapers for the stones, bamboo spoons. It's the smaller things people want and aren't willing to pay shipping for. Bring your bigger display items and let them order them.

 

[skaugchef]

I suggest what Barb said. I'd also include quick stir pitchers (both sizes)m small & classic batter bowls, apple wedger, pineapple wedger and kernel cutter.

 

[pc_cindy]

I agree with Barb. I would also suggest the Kernel Cutter - it's a great stocking stuffer. I sold tons at the fair and many bought duplicates for stocking stuffers and Christmas was still 4 months out.

 

[Teresa Lynn]

I do a monthly 4 day trade days
big sellers that we usually sell out of
dripless pourer (have one in a water bottle with water to demo)
mix and chops and mix mashers (sell them as companion pieces)
can openers
jar openers
twixits
italian, dill and sw seasonings
all the scrapers
professional shears
apple wedger
QS pitchers
batter bowls
you can fill & wrap with cellophane a stainless whisk with a tag We whisk you a Merry Kissmas

 

[daniespmprd]

great question and great answers!! I was also planning the same for my Oct & November booths...I also thought of the seasoning and sauces as well as the oven mits... cook books and cookie cutter and cooking rack, egg seperator for all the bakers during the holidays

 

[JackieB999]

Cookie stuff, of course! I also sell a lot of Mix-n-Chops, so those bundled with the appropriate spices and cookbooks sound like a plan! Thanks Everyone

 

[chefheidi2003]

A few years ago I didn't have any cash and carry..a ton of people asked for scrapers..but didn't want to order them. So last year I got Scrapers, then kernal cutters because I have sold a lot of them. I didn't regret anything that I bought to have on hand. The other stuff that I had was like Beth said. Stuff that I had bought as gifts or for myself and hadn't used yet. I just reordered my sister's gift..and my colanders..LOL.

 

[chefheidi2003]

great question and great answers!! I was also planning the same for my Oct & November booths...I also thought of the seasoning and sauces as well as the oven mits... cook books and cookie cutter and cooking rack, egg seperator for all the bakers during the holidays

I also get seasonings..because I know that I will use them if no one else buys them.

 

[JackieB999]

Thanks for your input Heidi And if the seasonings don't sell, they're great for door prizes too.

Come to think of it.... the Ultimate Mandoline that came with my kit is going to be all boxed up with a big red bow on it! That's the ONE PC tool that I look at and think "all that to shred cheese when I can buy shredded cheese in the store? Who really needs perfect tomato slices and crinkled zuchini anyway?" LOL

 

[skaugchef]

I love my Ultimate Mandoline. I couldn't live without it! Don't understimate it.

 

[JackieB999]

I love my Ultimate Mandoline. I couldn't live without it! Don't understimate it.

I wish I could! I tried it once, 3 of 4 blades... washed it and put it back in the box

 

[NooraK]

I wish I could! I tried it once, 3 of 4 blades... washed it and put it back in the box

The more you practice with it, the more comfortable you'll be with it, and eventually you might even end up liking it. The best tip I have is that the faster you slice, the better it works.

 

[BethCooks4U]

Have your director demo it for you at your next meeting. I do that every few months and there is always someone there who finally "gets" it. I LOVE the UM and you can too!

 

[JackieB999]

Good try Beth & Noora! But I'm selling it!