Have as much variety as you can. You never know what might catch someones eye. People have all kinds of varied tastes.

Only put out one of any item at a time. If there is more than one, a lot of people will figure they can come back by your booth on their way out since you have plenty of what they want. All too often, they get sidetracked and forget to. But if they only see one of what they want, they are much more likely to get it on the spot.

 

Dave

Scrollnut,

 

I kind of do both. When I have more than one of the same pattern, usually each one is a different wood type, like oak and walnut. While the pattern may be the same, the wood is different and therefore looks a little different. In portraits, I may have 2 or 3 of the same cut but one may be matted, one matted in a different colored frame,the other may be just framed. This way people have a choice and I'm not limiting them to just one.

 

So while I have (small )quantity I also have variety.

 

Linster