Re: whats up with both prices

by caro Sun Jul 17, 2011 8:20 am

Mug Shots wrote:There was a festival I wanted to go to so badly. A biker rally, of all places. Family friendly, and looked like SO much fun... They wanted $750 for 3 days. I nearly stroked. I tried to explain to them that I am NOT in the Harley Davidson family, I am a housewife who loves to paint and make kids smile, but no dice. Had the same thing happen at a 4th of July celebration, and they wanted $350 for 1 day.... sheesh! Passed on them both...

I am gob smacked. Surely no one painted at these events??

by caro Sun Jul 17, 2011 8:23 am

AUSSIE3070 wrote:I was outraged the the first time I was told that I was able to provide my services at a market 'free of charge to those attending'. They said they didn't pay for 'entertainment' and that I would get 'free marketing opportunities as they will advertise free face painting'.

I couldn't believe that they expected me to paint for free! I was happy to pay for the booth but then they wanted to charge me for a "business booth". Needless to say I declined the offer and had to really bite my tongue because I trully wanted to let them know where they could shove their 'offer'!

Tell them they're dreaming!!! What a joke. Thanks but no thanks.
Gosh can't believe how worked up about that one I am, my blood is boiling, grrrrrrrr!!!!!
Good girl for saying NO, you rock Very Happy

by Tash Sun Jul 17, 2011 7:45 pm

Yup - I can beat that - One kids music festival wanted $550 for one day.
And local festival wanted $770 for one day!!!...... I don't even make that much in a day by myself.
$80 a day is the norm here for a market.... $130 a day for a festival is reasonable - I have paid $180.00 but everyone else was paying $360 so I think if I can get half off it's usually a good deal.
I have a festival who is charging me nothing to set up every weekend but has limited how much I can charge.... this serario seems to keep everyone happy.
ARGGGGHHHH booth fees do my head in.

by Psalmbook Sun Jul 17, 2011 8:45 pm

I pass on the expensive booth fees. $70 - $100 is my max & only if I know it's a super large event or multiple day event.
BTW Toni, you may not remember me, but welcome back!!!!

by Ashley Pickin Sun Jul 17, 2011 9:13 pm

nah dude, you're speaking the truth!

by Ashley Pickin Sun Jul 17, 2011 9:15 pm

AUSSIE3070 wrote:I was outraged the the first time I was told that I was able to provide my services at a market 'free of charge to those attending'. They said they didn't pay for 'entertainment' and that I would get 'free marketing opportunities as they will advertise free face painting'.

I couldn't believe that they expected me to paint for free! I was happy to pay for the booth but then they wanted to charge me for a "business booth". Needless to say I declined the offer and had to really bite my tongue because I trully wanted to let them know where they could shove their 'offer'!

I think that we have all received this offer before! Shocked

by AUSSIE3070 Mon Jul 18, 2011 6:42 am

Thanks for the support Caro!

Ashley - seriously, what do they think we are 'door mats'!!! What makes them think that they can use us like this?

by Monster Princess Art Tue Jul 19, 2011 3:05 pm

Psalmbook wrote:
BTW Toni, you may not remember me, but welcome back!!!!

How could I not!! your work has evolved so much btw wow your cats are stellar!!!
I think the trick is to hold your gowned and just keep digging in!! We will get through this if we support each other.

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