Jokes 'n' stuff

[Stetson912]

I think it's one of those things that depends on your individual situation. Like myself, I don't have a name out there and am just a hobbyist. But if I wanted to get started building 'myself' as a brand then it may not be a bad idea to do some consignment or wholesale things especially once people find out they could ultimately get it cheaper directly from me. 

However, there are those (like JLS) I'm sure who have brand recognition so to say. So it isn't much worth it to buy into these types of things.

I see both sides here. I can see how it's beneficial to an up n comer trying to make a few bucks and may not have the volume that others do... and how it's annoying to someone already established having people trying to poach them for their product when they don't or can't fully understand just how much effort goes into making a professional looking product.

I thought poaching was illegal? Hehehe I kid of course, just trying to get back to the light hearted side of this post

[JLSleather]

1 hour ago, Stetson912 said:

to get started building 'myself' as a brand then it may not be a bad idea to do some consignment or wholesale things

Actually, I think the reverse is true -- selling "through" someone else is likely to do LESS for your name than selling it yourself.  On the face, someone "helping" you may seem like an okay idea.  Say you sell something through "Jeff's store".

But people like it, or they don't.

IF they don't, most will move on and not think about it again -- just another something they bought that turned out not to be what they thought it would be.

IF they do like it, or maybe their buddy likes it, and they want more -- where do they go?  They go "to Jeff's" - that's where you get those.  Anybody see an issue here?

Edited May 29, 2017 by JLSleather

[Stetson912]

Ah I see. That's a good point you can tell I don't do much selling of things haha. That does make perfect sense though.

[YinTx]

3 hours ago, JLSleather said:

Actually, I think the reverse is true -- selling "through" someone else is likely to do LESS for your name than selling it yourself.  On the face, someone "helping" you may seem like an okay idea.  Say you sell something through "Jeff's store".

But people like it, or they don't.

IF they don't, most will move on and not think about it again -- just another something they bought that turned out not to be what they thought it would be.

IF they do like it, or maybe their buddy likes it, and they want more -- where do they go?  They go "to Jeff's" - that's where you get those.  Anybody see an issue here?

So so.  Yes, for sure, if the maker hasn't put his maker's mark on the item, and doesn't have an online presence for folks when they go looking.

And if the maker starts selling a lot of items through "Jeff's" and isn't happy about that, he/she can certainly cease, or renegotiate terms.  This flexibility probably aught to be in the original agreement.  Just thinking out loud here.

and as a side note, I don't think this is a "heavy topic," just one I find pretty interesting.  I am enjoying the topic, as I find it informative both on how I would consider  handling either selling my items through someone else, or how I would handle selling other's items.  Good to know the pro's, and con's, of each side of the deal.  What better place than this to get so many differing viewpoints!

YinTx

[JLSleather]

4 hours ago, nstarleather said:

you get into trouble if you when people want to do business without any "skin in the game."

Yeah, this is really what I was referring to.

Well, I was just unwinding in a slightly silly way -- really didn't intend to suggest to the next guy that he should or should not work with someone else.  Not my business equals none of my business   But if something was gained from the conversation, even better!

Crazy ride there for a while... moving, selling houses (more than one), buying houses, getting taxes submitted (though not "filed"), getting kids in schools (more than one kid and more than one school), insurance and driver licenses and vehicle registrations and .... phew   Getting back to work will be like a vacation.