i have been buying mini rolling pins and decorating them, but they wont sell

Sambucus_Nigra

POPPYOSCAR wrote: »

Nothing wrong with genuine feedback but no need for a certain poster to be so rude about it.

I don't think she was being rude. She said SHE hated tat like it and then pointed out some errors.

Is it not better to be forthright and stop the OP from spending more money on something that may never sell than be afraid of saying it like it is?

shop-to-drop

Keep refining them and make a batch that say Mum's Kitchen, Gran's Kitchen etc and then have a turn out at home and then take them along with you to a car boot sale. Ask those who look at them for feedback even if they don't buy. What colours would they prefer? Do they like the ribbons, stickers etc? It would be better if you had a range of items rather than just the one but ofcourse you need to start somewhere.

Sugar_Coated_Owl

I honestly think that with a little tweaking the OPs product will sell. However, it needs to be promoted correctly. I suggested having a blog for a start.

soolin

Sugar_Coated_Owl wrote: »

lol I said the dreaded C word.

Nooooooooooooooo

:santa2:

teabythesea

No one has been mean here. Just because someone makes something does not mean it will sell. I think things like these are a waste of time and money and the return is going to be so little so it's not really worth it as the consumer pool will be so small.

PasturesNew

I don't know how long they take to make... but the OP could try setting up short workshops for people to make their own. Say, hire a room locally, £8/person with everything needed provided..... and take bookings for 6 people. Potential for £24 for (say) 2 hours' work, on top of the profits of the materials and not having to make them themselves.... could theme them. "Make a Halloween ....." etc. From that, the OP could also sell kits with instructions.

teabythesea

Also, this type of item is going to be a gift, £4 for a decorative rolling pin or £5 for an amazon etc. gift card? There is not enough money out there for people to be buying these things. I come across hundreds of facebook groups all selling poorly made items and nothing sells.

POPPYOSCAR

PasturesNew wrote: »

I don't know how long they take to make... but the OP could try setting up short workshops for people to make their own. Say, hire a room locally, £8/person with everything needed provided..... and take bookings for 6 people. Potential for £24 for (say) 2 hours' work, on top of the profits of the materials and not having to make them themselves.... could theme them. "Make a Halloween ....." etc. From that, the OP could also sell kits with instructions.

Brilliant idea!

Yes, people love to make things.

Great idea for kids parties.

teabythesea

I'm just worried the OP is now going to go and buy another load of materials and not get any money back. It's such a tough market out there, it really is.

Sugar_Coated_Owl

teabythesea wrote: »

Also, this type of item is going to be a gift, £4 for a decorative rolling pin or £5 for an amazon etc. gift card? There is not enough money out there for people to be buying these things. I come across hundreds of facebook groups all selling poorly made items and nothing sells.

I disagree. I'd prefer something that someone has made and put their time and love into than an Amazon gift card.