selling cards

[Jennaz]

So all of you who sell your cards how exactly do you 'market' them? And how do you price and package them and determine postage for shipping etc?

[swandog-4]

I have a booth in our local Co-op Shoppes. My cards are packaged in crystal clear sleeves with the inside sentiment stamped on a piece of cardstock that is put into the back of the sleeve. If I have to mail and order out I have a postal scale. They are packaged in a bubble envelope with chipboard on each side to prevent damage.

[mamaxsix]

I found a used rack at a thrift store and have it in a local shop with multiple vendors. I package mine the same as the previous poster with a paper envelope inside as well. I buy my clear envelopes at chic and savvy crafters . I only sell locally. I price according to the level of embellishment and how much time/technique went into the card. and knowing my market, most cards are around $3. I know people in more urban areas with larger markets are able to charge more, but I am in small town rural Indiana.

[maryksmith]

I pack mine in clear envelopes, too. I love the idea of putting the inside sentiment in view. I sell mine at a yearly bazaar and in a museum store. I have to sell them for $5 at the store just so I can get $3 out of them! At the bazaar, they sell for $4, unless they have 3-D flowers on them. Those are $5. I also make them to order for friends, and friends call to see what I have. The problem with selling in a business is that they take up part of the profit, so I dont make as much.