My handwriting has never been great-I have to work very hard to make sure my words are not too loopy, slanted or small. “It doesn’t matter what you have to say if no one can read your handwriting.” (A direct quote said to me by my 5 th grade teacher.) It really helps the customer to know if it will fit in their space even if they don’t have a tape measure in their pocket.Īlright, now that I’ve gone over what to include on an antique booth price tag, I feel compelled to list a few things to watch out for… 5 Things to Avoid with Antique Booth Price Tags Sloppy or Illegible Handwriting This is especially important for furniture, wall art, or frames. For example, “Includes keys,” or “Set of 3.” Having this vital information on the price tag will provide clarity and prevent confusion. Let customers know what they are paying for by including those details on the price tag. Serial and model numbers can be used to research an item and prove its worth-further establishing your credibility as a dealer. These are sometimes hard to see on the item-save your customers the eye-strain and write them on the tag. It may help you make the sale.Ĭase in point, I’m currently selling the original front doors from the historic Hollywood Hotel-so, I obviously included that on the price tag! For customers considering buying those doors, that insight might positively sway their decision. If there is a special story about the item-one that you will not be in your booth to tell your customers-include it on the price tag. Many buyers are looking for missing parts to complete a project-so, don’t hesitate to sell items, “for parts only.” Some items are more valuable “as is” versus restored…so you may need to do some research-and fill out the price tag accordingly. ![]() Potential buyers will want to know if the item is working or not-or has been restored-or has any damage. ![]() The type of material used can affect value or interest-so be sure to call it out on the price tag. What you’ve written on the price tag can help confirm they’ve found the perfect piece for their space. For example: Victorian, art deco, mid-century modern, mission, retro, etc. Styleīuyers often come to antique malls looking to finish a stylized room with a piece of furniture or décor. Many collectors (like me) look for items from certain places of origin…places they connect with. Where was the item made or manufactured? For example, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy. Collectors want to know as much as possible about an item prior to purchasing. If your item is vintage, antique, rare, original, handmade, or one-of-a-kind, be sure to write that on the tag-it may help you sell your item. If you’re not sure what to write on your antique booth price tags, the following list should help: Significant Descriptors I recommend you use an Ultra Fine point Sharpie to help you create price tags that will help sell your merchandise! One key to utilizing price tags effectively is to tell customers as much as you can about the item, as concisely and neatly as possible. You might have noticed there are quite a lot of words in my price tag samples above! Each word matters because it gives valuable insight about the item-and each detail will inform and appeal to potential buyers. So, without further ado, let’s get started.ġ0 Proven Antique Booth Price Tag Strategies Have you heard the Jessie J song, “ It’s not about the price tag?” Well, if she had been talking about the antique mall booth business, she would have been wrong. ![]() I also have some free price tag design downloads at the end of this post if you’re interested, so stay tuned!.I hate to see dealers wasting money on low quality price tags when they can save money while also having price tags that represent the quality of their brand. Ensure you are getting the best antique booth price tags for the best price.I want to share with you some of the best “tips and tricks in the biz”-used by major retailers and prestigious auction houses alike-ones that you can immediately try out for yourself. I will explain that what you write on the price tag and how you write it matters. I see too many hard-working antique booth dealers missing sales opportunities because of deficient price tags. Utilize your price tags to their fullest potential.The purpose of this article is to help you do two things: It’s true-those little one or two-inch pieces of paper can effectively help you sell merchandise! You might be shocked to learn that your antique booth price tags can play a crucial role in your overall sales strategy and the profitability of your antique mall booth.
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