Comment by Lulu Hoop* of Spiraling Within* on August 20, 2009 at 1:56am

$20 is cheap. These aren't walmart hoops you're making here! :-) Most people charge between $25 and $50 depending on the tape job. $25 being a really base job with cheap tapes like vinyl. You could make some cheaper and some fancier ones to give people an understanding of what goes into them and the difference between a practice hoop and a fancy one. It's up to you to educate them... both on the dance and your hoops. :-)

I would def get some sort of buisness cards too if possible. At the vary least a flyer you can hand out with your info on it. They may want a hoop later. ;-)

I know you only have a few days.... but you might want to consider having simple hoop to lend out during demos and then a variety of ones to buy.

Sounds like it'll be a great expirence!
Have fun with it and good luck! :-D

Comment by circularlogic on August 20, 2009 at 7:30am

How exciting! I'm with Lulu-- $20 is too cheap, especially if you have gaffer, metallic &c. It's great to spread the hoop love but your time does deserve something. You might cut a special deal for friends, but not for the zillions who will want a hoop once they see you! Bring a cheapo toy hoop too so they can feel the difference & know what they are getting for their money.

Comment by Cady Clasby on August 20, 2009 at 9:26am

THANKS!! I think that lady is still getting cheap hoops AND I am bringing some of mine...I guess i'll put them up as examples and say they are for sale...and I have 3 junky practice ones that I am bringing...I can make more but i hate the thought of the new ones being all scraped up the first day...OH WELL I GUESS...ok i'll sell them for at least $25 you guys are right...

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