How Involved Should Sellers Be at Markets?

I've never bothered about knowing the background. Maybe it's just the luck of the draw with clientele, my mother in law does them, sometimes she sells out sometimes she sells nothing. Do you have everything priced up? that personally puts me off if not.
 
Have a little spiel - maybe a couple of different ones - hi I’m Katie, these are all home made from natural products, prices range from x to x, can be personalised or whatever - let me know if I can help you with anything and step back. That’s what I would do but I’m no Sara person either!
 
@orthodoxokie yes and I’m not a chatter! BUT I have also tried selling a ‘product’ in my professional life and smiling and looking friendly isn’t quite enough! 😬😆
 
I prefer a quick hi & maybe a tiny general chit chat to make you feel more approachable. Asking how they're days been, they doing much this weekend.. you know the normal bs chat😂
But I don't like too much, or too pushy, it puts me off
 
Simply people are buying what they need rather than they want. It will be a while before things are more normal. The world is out of kilter, and people are stretched beyond their means.
It is likely nothing to do with what you have done. When inflation is more under control, and wages nearer what people need, world will be a better place. However, the cost of business right now is astronomical, and people want cheaper goods at a time where things can cost double what they were.
 
A smile and a hey will do.
I have seen some don’t even give you eye contact or don’t look happy to be there but equally don’t make me feel like I need to buy things as money is short !!!
 
I think just a hello and if you need anything let me know. Small business owner here and I think at fayres people are scared to engage and walk off without buying! X
 
I’ve been doing craft stalls for 9 years, it’s a difficult one as everyone different.
I normally say “hello” and let them take the lead from there, people will either talk or they would rather browse and move on but I leave it to them.
 
I also do fairs and only say hi and leave them to browse unless they need me. I always tell them to ask if they need. Some are better than others
 
A friendly welcome and a bit of chit chat to gauge the sort of customer they are (open questions like how are you, where have you travelled from today?) If they show open, warm body language and a willingness to answer questions with more than just a one wors answer they may feel you more approachable and inclined to ask you about the product. You can then go from there as to whether to go in to detail of background on your journey/the product or a shortened version. Tailer the experience to the customer as some may just plant to mosey around but some may be ooking for presents etc. I'm very introverted and fins small talk hard but working in fashion retail for several years you get an idea of the sort of customers out there and how to speak to them. Some are genuinely super friendly and happy to talk whereas others just want to walk on by. Good luck though-what fairs are you looking to show at?
 
I would say "Hi, if you have any questions, please ask!" and maybe have a sign up if there is anything about the products/ backgrounds you think people would want to know.
I went to one recently and a stallholder had a sign up that said "please pick up and handle the things on my stall - no obligation to buy!" And I really liked that.
 
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