I am getting nervous about the cat show

[doolittleky]

Thanks everyone! You have made me feel much better. I have pm'ed everyone that have asked about them in this thread.

Lacey, to answer your questions. My mom uses a pattern for them. The pattern made smaller fish though and not all cats could fit into them so I had her enlarge the pattern to accommedate larger cats. And I have already been thinking of different variations that she can make when she gets time. I am also planning on making some kind of form in case we get some orders. About taking orders though I think we need to get some kind of deposit for orders. The reason I say this is that when she first started making them there were a couple people that ordered them and then when my mom made them I never heard anything else from them. Do you think people would have a problem with making a deposit on their order? I am so not a business minded person.

[Shady]

Melissa, I was talking about this one:



or similar.

As for the show. I would definitely ask for deposits. There is no reason a person couldnt order one and not come through with the money, not that you would have trouble selling it, it's just the best way to do business and protect yourself.

I would ask for half of the $ up front, or at least the cost of materials. That way you arent out anything if they reneg.

I'd have a form, that clearly stated this, and all pertinent information on how to contact you, and their full name/address/phone #. That way you also have a record of how much remains owing etc.

Good luck, if you need help with a form, let me know.

Tess

[smokey the elder]

I bought a pair of handmade boots about 10 years ago, and had to pay half up front, so this isn't unusual.

[Shady]

Melissa, I tried to respond to your PM but your box is full.

Please contact me.

Thanks.
Tess

[catmandu]

I have never seen Cat Beds,thatunique,and wonderful,at Any Cat Show,that I have ever been,to,and I bet,that you sell out,to the Breeders,before the Customers,ever get,in the door.There is a lot,of buying,by the Breeders,foor thier Cats,and your Beds,will be over Big Time! And the Found Cats All Want,a Fish Bed TOO!

[QueenScoopalot]

Take into consideration shipping fees as well. I'm sure many buyers will be local, but it still costs $$ to send boxes that big.

[doolittleky]

well I hope we do as well as everyone here thinks we will. That would be nice to sell out and get some orders too!

Jan i think the butt shots are too funny too. I have some of Linus that i was looking for but couldn't find to post. I do plan on making a photo album of the pics of customer's cats in the beds. i think that show people how much the cat really like the beds and hopefully will convince people to buy one. Plus i just love looking at those pics! i am still waiting to hear from jazzytina who i shipped two beds to last week.

Melissa

[AmberLee]

Those beds are gorgeous. Can you please post prices?

*blush* Are they in the Marketplace area??? I'll go check.