I have been responding to beginners with the following post. Hope it helps. Remember: it is a marathon, and not a 100M dash. Good luck.
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If you haven't done so already, I would suggest searching this group's archive, which has a wealth of information from all the faqs. Use the Advanced seach feature to filter out the noise from the nuggets. Find the posters who not only offer their opinions on HOW or WHAT, but also substantiate them with WHY, and you are golden. Here are some of my posts that you may find helpful:
On getting started:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/artshow_photo/message/40890
On framed vs unframed prints, and cost accounting:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/artshow_photo/message/41044
On selling cards
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/artshow_photo/message/40410
On cutting mats:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/artshow_photo/message/49194
On print bins:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/artshow_photo/message/46152
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/artshow_photo/message/41056
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/artshow_photo/message/44122
On Gridwalls:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/artshow_photo/message/43761
On hanging unframed prints on mesh panels:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/artshow_photo/message/39928
On communicating with booth visitors:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/artshow_photo/message/43999
On selecting shows
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/artshow_photo/message/46860
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/artshow_photo/message/46898
On show organizers:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/artshow_photo/message/47109
--- In artshow_photo@yahoogroups.com, "crystalclr77" <crystalclr77@...> wrote:
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> Hello All,
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> I have finally decided to start selling my photography, but really don't know where to start. I will initially be trying to sell at my local flea market. I have some questions....for instance:
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> 1. What is the best/easiest way to matte?
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> 2. What size photgraphs should I start with?
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> 3. How many of each size?
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> 4. Where should I have them enlarged?
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> 5. How much should I sell them for?
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> 6. How much money am I looking at as far as starting up?
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> 7. Any other tips or comments?
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>
> Any input will be greatly appreciated.
>
> Thank you!
>
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