Hosting a Book Show: What to Send & Tips for Success

[SandiLeigh]

How many books to you send out to your Host who is doing a book show for you?

This is my first time doing a catalogue show for someone I didn't really know so I am just wondering what the best way to go with a book show to ensure a good turn out.

Thanks

Sandra

 

[ted122781]

I send the host 3 or 4 catalogs and 1 mini catalog.

 

[lkprescott]

I usually send 2 or 3 catalogs and start them off with 5 order forms. I also email them the OOF so they can make as many copies as they need without adding to the weight of the mailer... if I'm handing them a packet I ask how many books they want but most don't want more than 5...

 

[wadesgirl]

3-4 depending on the mood I'm in!

 

[chefann]

I used to send 4, but I'm scaling my packets back to 3. With online ordering, hosts don't need as many, and I'm happy to send more if they do need them. If they're passing them around an office, they can attach a routing slip to one book. That's a form with the names of everyone in the department/team. As someone finishes with the book, they cross their name off and pass it to the next person.For catalog shows, I try to put my info and the close date on the front of the catalog, too. That way, prospective guests can contact me directly if they have questions.

 

[Tig]

I have a catalogue show closing in a week and a half... I sent out 5 catalogues and 6 order forms... Canada Post charged me $10 :grumpy:
Thank goodness the person whos doing the catalogue show is my mom, or I wouldnt have spent that much sending it out.

 

[Intrepid_Chef]

4 or 5 ... and at least 10 order forms. My last catalog host had 14 orders.I prefer not to ask them to make copies ... my feeling is give them order forms and they will fill them.Significantly less if it is being mailed.