Winter Market

@just4him (318846)
Green Bay, Wisconsin
February 1, 2025 4:00pm CST
Good afternoon from cloudy Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA where the forecast calls for about 2 inches of snow tonight. I hope so. I don't want to be disappointed again. This morning was the Winter Market. There was a lot more foot traffic than there has been since Christmas. I had some interest in my books and a lot of amazement from people who looked at my books on the table, but sadly, no sales today. As a group, we decided we're not doing the Winter Market again next year. We're sitting there for four hours, hawking our wares like the rest of the market, but no results. It's not worth the time for us when we could be more productive at home. People are more interested in food than anything else. The person beside us selling cheese did wonderfully. The person on the other side selling salsa did well. Between the four of us, we had one sale. I hope we all do better next time, but after this year, we won't participate again. After the market, my neighbor and I went shopping at Dollar Tree and the grocery store. I spent a lot more than I expected, especially since I hadn't planned to spend anything at Dollar Tree. I spent $15. I also spent more at the grocery store where I only planned to buy bananas and came out with four salads, a dinner, and dessert. I just finished the dinner - spaghetti and meatballs. I knew when I got home I would be too hungry to wait for the oven to cook my fish. I also got six laps on the hallways when I got home, so I have all my steps, just not the hourly ones. I still have this hour and the next and I'm finished with those. What has your day been like? Thanks for reading. The image belongs to me from the market, not today. I don't have that picture downloaded yet.
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@RasmaSandra (82855)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
1 Feb
Sorry you had no sales, I hope you have a good evening, I posted 6 articles to Vocal Media and was pleasantly surprised my money is going up faster than ever before on VM with reads I get now,
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@just4him (318846)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
1 Feb
Thank you. I'm glad you're making more money on Vocal Media than before.
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@wolfgirl569 (112286)
• Marion, Ohio
1 Feb
Sorry you didn't sell any. It's easy to spend more than you expect
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@just4him (318846)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
1 Feb
Thank you. Yes, it is.
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@snowy22315 (185905)
• United States
1 Feb
Too bad you didn't have any sales, but the market was probably fun anyway. They are having some kind of writer's market here as well, but it is not a winter market just for book sales. I might go,,who knows?
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@just4him (318846)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
1 Feb
Sounds like fun.
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@rakski (133635)
• Philippines
2 Feb
Sorry you got no sales but I think it is a wise decision not to participate next year.
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@just4him (318846)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
3 Feb
Thank you. Yes, it is.
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@rakski (133635)
• Philippines
3 Feb
@just4him welcome
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• United States
3 Feb
Sorry your winter market was disappointing. It seems as if those types of things can be hit or miss with sales. My daughter and I did one years ago and we were selling our handmade crocheted items with very little interest but the guy next to us made a killing selling homemade jelly/jam. I agree that food seems to be popular
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• United States
4 Feb
@just4him our local firehouse is having a craft sale next month and my daughter is trying to talk me into doing it with her. I'm skeptical but I might just give it a try.
@just4him (318846)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
4 Feb
I'm sorry you had as much success as I did. It's the food that brings in the crowds.
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@Deepizzaguy (107175)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
1 Feb
I am enjoying my afternoon working on sharing news stories as well as completing surveys under a sunny afternoon with the temperature at 69 degrees F.
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@just4him (318846)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
1 Feb
You had a wonderful day. I'm glad you enjoy writing good news stories and working on surveys.
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@just4him (318846)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
3 Feb
@Deepizzaguy You're welcome.
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@Deepizzaguy (107175)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
2 Feb
@just4him Thank you for your kind words.
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@celticeagle (171995)
• Boise, Idaho
2 Feb
All good here. Got afew things accomplished besides my usual on here. Too bad about the lack sales.
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@celticeagle (171995)
• Boise, Idaho
3 Feb
@just4him ......Me too. You're welcome.
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@just4him (318846)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
3 Feb
I'm glad everything was good there. Thank you.
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@id_peace (15008)
• Singapore
2 Feb
I am thinking since the Winter Market is not working. Ever consider selling in the amazon, online platform such as Esty and on blogs?
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@id_peace (15008)
• Singapore
4 Feb
@just4him Cool.
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@just4him (318846)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
3 Feb
My books are on Amazon.
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@Tampa_girl7 (51741)
• United States
2 Feb
I’m sorry that the winter market didn’t go well .
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@just4him (318846)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
3 Feb
People want food and other crafts. It's okay. We know not to get involved next year.
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@Fleura (31116)
• United Kingdom
4 Feb
Sorry you didn't get any buyers. It can be really disheartening. As you say, not worth the time!
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@just4him (318846)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
4 Feb
Thank you. No, it's not worth the time.
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@JudyEv (347386)
• Rockingham, Australia
2 Feb
I hear you about the markets. People go there more for food items I think.
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@just4him (318846)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
3 Feb
Yes, they do.
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@Dena91 (16847)
• United States
1 Feb
Sorry that the market was a bust for you.
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@just4him (318846)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
3 Feb
Thank you.
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@porwest (96814)
• United States
2 Feb
Maybe no sales today, but it's the visibility and awareness that matters. The payoff may still be forthcoming. Onward and upward and may this year be the best year yet for sales for you.
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@just4him (318846)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
3 Feb
Thank you. That's what we all hope for.
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• Rupert, Idaho
3 Feb
Sorry about how it went, hopefully you'll have better luck next time. Understand not doing it next winter
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@just4him (318846)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
4 Feb
Thank you. I hope I get more sales in two weeks. It would be nice.
• Rupert, Idaho
4 Feb
@just4him Hopefully you will