Road Trip Sales

[twoclones]

Have you ever thought about it then decided to Not take your trailer load of carvings along on a road trip?
If so, that was a bad idea...

I recently returned from a 4,200+ mile road trip and we didn't have to use any of the money we set aside for the trip! Carvings sold at gas stations, rest areas, and even during a stop at Home Depot. Fact is, we sold enough carvings to pay for all the diesel fuel (7.3 liter engine) AND for all the pre-trip expense including oil change, fuel and air filters, new brake pads, new master cylinder, and 4 new tires.

What worked for me?
Having a big, extra nice piece that may be priced out of budget for 99% of the gawkers brings more lookers to the truck/trailer. Have a range of prices because I sold as many $200 pieces as I did $80 pieces. Also sold the $600 piece I took. And set prices (I had price tags on everything) high enough to allow you to bargain!

I made at least 2 sales from people calling the phone number on the back of my trailer

This was my Gawker attracting piece which I delivered to it's buyer along the way.

 

[Ax-man]

Sounds like fun. Glad the trip was a success for you. I have thought about setting up a stand at one of the gas stations by the interstate and a major intersection that is close by to see if I can sell some of my stuff verses trying to sell at farmers market to see if I can get better prices .

 

[twoclones]

I have thought about setting up a stand at one of the gas stations by the interstate and a major intersection that is close by to see if I can sell some of my stuff verses trying to sell at farmers market to see if I can get better prices .

When setting up "road side" I recommend you be focused on putting a business card in everyone's hand. I find business cards to be very effective at bring sales later. It seems a lot of people make up their mind after I have gone home And do not neglect to try Walmart and Home Depot parking lots. Hardware stores seem to be a lot better on Sunday than Saturday...