. As with any new product or service, test marketing is important to any crafter's success.
How can you test market something if its just little old you? There are many ways. For example, if you create jewelry, wear a piece when you are going someplace public. See if you can get some comments on your pieces. If you do, its probably going to be a good seller, if not, just accept the fact that you might not have such a great idea after all.

If you are already a crafter who sells at craft shows, try putting new product out with your old product. The way it sells can tell you a few things. First, if it goes quickly, you can count of one of two possibilities: either youve priced it too low or its a hot item.

Either option isnt such a bad thing. If you can sell at the price youve set and still make a profit, you will be making money although you could probably make more if you upped the asking price just a little. If its a hot item, you know its worth your time and effort to marketing vigorously.