Renting Space to Sell Crafts
Selling Opportunities at
Heanor |
| The
following are commonly asked questions to help you decide if
you want to sell your goods at Heanor Craft Centre. |
| Low
Cost Commitment: Renting a Unit with four or five
glass shelves costs up to £35a month for 4ft wide. Renting
larger unshelved units cost £50 a month |
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I'm
just a novice at selling - does that matter?
No
- Everyone is new at something and we have experienced staff
to help price items. |
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Can
I sell anything I like?
No.
It must be hand made by yourself or a close relative. What you
make is up to you. If you look around the centre you will see
what sells. If your craft is not there you may have a monopoly
opportunity! |
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How
long do I have to stay?
We
ask you to stay for 12 months. This will give you an
opportunity to see the full sale cycle in a year. |
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What
do I have to do at the centre?
Nothing.
Your rent pays for everything - staffing, rates, lighting,
heating etc. All you do is stock your stand. This can give you
more time to work. |
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How
do I get paid?
You
write your agreed name on every ticket, with price and
possible description. When an item sells your sale is written
in your sales book which is added up and paid out when
you request. (Except Lunch times) |
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How
much money will I make?
We
don't know. Some Antique dealers turnover £20,000 - £30,000
a year and some a few hundred, dependant on space rented and
stock value. Craft dealers are very much small scale operations
with much lower rent cost. |
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Should
I rent lots of space straight away?
No
- besides there are very few units to let, you need to find
your 'market' and see what sales you have. You should ideally
start by trying to make 3 or 4 times your rent before
branching out. |
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Is
my stock insured?
No.
You can get private insurance for fire and theft, but nobody
will insure for shoplifting. We have a very good surveillance
system (20 cameras) and have a very low theft rate. If it's
valuable lock it away! |
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How
much is it really going to cost me to sell at Heanor?
It
depends where you want to be. The main floor craft shelving is
£35 and the units are £50 a month The third floor is cheaper
about £25 to £35. We ask you to pay by direct debit and a
commission on sales of 5% covers all costs. |
| Contact: If you have any
enquires or questions you can ring during opening hours
on 01773 531181 or E-mail sales@heanorcraftcentre.co.uk
We will do our best to help. |
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Links:
Please click on any link on the left bar to find out more
about us. |
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Thank you for thinking of
us
Jane
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March 2007 |
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