oscarbartoni started a new discussion called Has anyone sold their crafts at crafts shows or flea markets? in crafts.
1 week ago
I have been selling my crafts at pow wows with pretty good results but now that the pow wow season is over for now I am going to be going to crafts fairs and flea markets. Have you sold at either craft shows or flea markets and what were your results? What can you tell me to help me in these ventures? Are there any other avenues that I should be checking out. Since I am on accidental disabilit...

oscarbartoni responded to a discussion called How do you price your craft items to sell? in crafts.
1 week ago
Most of my crafts are one of a kind so I can put almost any price on them that i want because I try to figure in the uniqueness of the item plus how much work went into getting the material and the labor required (I have had to buy some specialized tools for my crafts). I also have to figure in the cost of the event (I sell at pow wows and not at crafts fairs and flea markets.

oscarbartoni responded to a discussion called Have you ever or would you put your craft products in a boutique? in crafts.
1 week ago
When I put anything into a shop on consignment I tell them what I need to get for the item and they fix the price however they want after that. I check out the stores many times and try to befriend the owners before I approach them to sell an of my crafts. If they buy them outright that is good but in these times most store owners do not have the extra cash t but my crafts and will consign them...

oscarbartoni responded to a discussion called Mobile phone with a camera in have discussion on day to day issues.
1 week ago
I have a phone without a camera and the reason that I have this is the plane that I use cost me only $20 every three months (a pay as you go model). I don't use the phone that much so I do not have to pay much to use it. Yes a camera would be nice but it cost more to use (you wind up calling more and therefor you pay more to use it. I have a good digital camera as well as a good film camera tha...

oscarbartoni responded to a discussion called Golfish feeder fish in goldfish.
1 week ago
Feeder fish are not good to feed your fish because they do not feed them right and therefore they are like popcorn, empty of nutrition unless you feed them well before feeding them to your fish. Also goldfish have lots of fat in them that is not good for your tropical fishes. Jack Dempsies are not fish eaters in the wild (they will eat them if available) but rather eat snails, worms etc.

oscarbartoni responded to a discussion called Should i save money or should i live it up while i'm young in frugal living.
1 week ago
I am on work related disability retirement and I did not save when I should have but because of my pension I am just squeezing by. I say that you should put some money in an account or investment each payday just like you were paying a bill (it is for your future). Remember that you should set aside a certain amount (not enough to hurt but enough that will add up over time. Don't touch it unles...

oscarbartoni responded to a discussion called Do you like fish as you pet? in fish.
7 days ago
I have 13 aquariums set up and running. It is very enjoyable to watch my fish and also to be able to have them spawn and raise the young so that I can sell the young to help pay for the hobby. I f I had a large amount of room I would have many more tanks set up and running.some of the mistakes that people make is not having a large enough of a tank for the fish to live in. The General rule for ...

oscarbartoni commented in a discussion called How do you price your craft items to sell? in crafts.
1 week ago
That should read and at craft fairs and flea markets, I am just starting to sell at crafts shows and flea markets since the pow wow trail is down for the winter except for a few indoor ones.

oscarbartoni commented in a discussion called What is the most unusual animal that you ave had living in your aquarium? in fish.
1 day ago
That actually sounds like a dragon goby. It has eyes that face up wards with a very large mouth but it does not eat fish as a usual food. It has no burbles around the mouth like catfish would have.

oscarbartoni commented in a discussion called Should i save money or should i live it up while i'm young in frugal living.
1 week ago
I would pay off a little more than just the minimum (round it up to the next dollar or five dollar each payment so that you can still put some in the bank or investment.