These stores provide pre-constructed booths for your merchandise in a wide variety of sizes. You rent the size booth that will accommodate your merchandise. Booth space may rent for as little as $25.00 per month. Typical booth sizes may range in size from 1x2, 3x4, 3x5, 3x6, 4x5, 4x6, 4x8, 5x6, and 6x8. Other sizes including display showcases may be available. Rent, of course, is based on the size of the booth you select. The store may require that you sign a six month leasing agreement paying the first month’s rent and a security deposit equal to the first month’s rent. Typically the type of merchandise you will find in a craft and antique store are handmade and unique items. Manufactured items are allowed in most stores of this nature but they should be of good quality and compliment the handmade items in the store. What is really great about this set up is that all you have to do is keep your booth stocked. You don’t have to be present to make sales. There is a professionally trained sales staff present at the store that will take care of all your sales including collecting and remitting all sales tax. You should be paid for sales twice monthly. Detailed statements about your sales should be included with the check.

I’ve included some qualities that you want to look for if you are thinking about pursuing a craft and antique mall for your merchandise.

These stores provide pre-constructed booths for your merchandise in a wide variety of sizes. You rent the size booth that will accommodate your merchandise. Booth space may rent for as little as $25.00 per month. Typical booth sizes may range in size from 1x2, 3x4, 3x5, 3x6, 4x5, 4x6, 4x8, 5x6, and 6x8. Other sizes including display showcases may be available. Rent, of course, is based on the size of the booth you select. The store may require that you sign a six month leasing agreement paying the first month’s rent and a security deposit equal to the first month’s rent. Typically the type of merchandise you will find in a craft and antique store are handmade and unique items. Manufactured items are allowed in most stores of this nature but they should be of good quality and compliment the handmade items in the store. What is really great about this set up is that all you have to do is keep your booth stocked. You don’t have to be present to make sales. There is a professionally trained sales staff present at the store that will take care of all your sales including collecting and remitting all sales tax. You should be paid for sales twice monthly. Detailed statements about your sales should be included with the check.

I’ve included some qualities that you want to look for if you are thinking about pursuing a craft and antique mall for your merchandise.

I’ve included some qualities that you want to look for if you are thinking about pursuing a craft and antique mall for your merchandise.

I’ve included some qualities that you want to look for if you are thinking about pursuing a craft and antique mall for your merchandise.

I was a dealer at local craft and antique store for 3 years. It was overall an enjoyable and positive experience for me. I will admit that there were some months where sales were more profitable than other months and sometimes it was a guessing game trying to figure out what types of merchandise to showcase. It can be trial and error; however, the store that I selected was very supportive and helpful to the dealers which made a great deal of difference.

If you are able to find a craft and antique mall in your area, I encourage you to give it a try, especially if you can’t afford to open your own location for a store. This concept allows you to have a business location where not only family and friends can shop but attract new customers also, without the responsibilities of store ownership.

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