how to sell lures
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jgreene49User is Offline New Poster New Poster Send Private Message Posts:20 jgreene49
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18 Apr 2011 10:43 PM

    I make my own balsawood crankbaits and was wondering when I get better at it what is the easiest way to sell them and does anyone know about what they usually cost. They do work and buddies keep telling me i need to start selling them but i don't know how or even if there is a market for out there 

    HossinonimusUser is Offline New Poster New Poster Send Private Message Posts:158 Hossinonimus
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    19 Apr 2011 03:12 AM
    I think a buck a piece for club members is a good start! I'll take a couple. lol. Seriously though you might try local tackle shops or creating your own online business, ebay etc. Where's Uncle Tom? He would have more insight than I would
    Good things come to those who bait... Hoss in Wa
    pogue75User is Offline New Poster New Poster Send Private Message Posts:25 pogue75
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    19 Apr 2011 05:32 AM
    A goof way to figure out market value is ebay. Check your local library ebay books are plentiful.
    armstrong.jUser is Offline New Poster New Poster Send Private Message Posts:107 armstrong.j
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    19 Apr 2011 06:40 AM
    It's too late in the season, but maybe next year try the fishing and outdoor shows. Most larger cities have them and you can network with other angling retailers big and small. The other option is get booths at fairs this summer and at things like church and city/town festivals for Memorial Day or 4th of July.

    Good luck.
    -james Central IN
    duckmanUser is Offline Veteran Poster Veteran Poster Send Private Message Posts:1143 duckman
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    19 Apr 2011 08:47 AM
    post some pix here with contact info and u could probably sell some here to the ones who buy them have them submit a field report to u and when u do approach a retailer etc to carry ur product u have some testomonials to back u up good luck and i would be interested in seeing them posted here with the specs on them
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    jgreene49User is Offline New Poster New Poster Send Private Message Posts:20 jgreene49
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    19 Apr 2011 08:14 PM
    I've got some pictures of some on my profile page I'll have to get on a computer to put more photos up I can't figure out how to on my phone
    bass or bass?User is Offline Veteran Poster Veteran Poster Send Private Message Posts:1578 bass or bass?
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    19 Apr 2011 09:39 PM
    Have you discussed this with JoeW? He probably has some tips for you.
    Phoenix Arizona ~Outdoor-Fishing~N.A.F.C.~B.A.S.S.~BoatU.S.~N.R.A.~A.M.A.~
    jgreene49User is Offline New Poster New Poster Send Private Message Posts:20 jgreene49
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    20 Apr 2011 09:40 AM
    Not yet I should though huh
    rjstreetsUser is Offline New Poster New Poster Send Private Message Posts:141 rjstreets
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    20 Apr 2011 12:20 PM
    Get some friends to use them get testimonials and talk to local bait shops, for a start. If they are good they will start to sell themselves. You can also contact a touring pro and see if he'll try them out for you.
    jgreene49User is Offline New Poster New Poster Send Private Message Posts:20 jgreene49
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    20 Apr 2011 12:45 PM
    Just sent joew a message on the other site. Outdoor-fishing.com should be changed to joeknows-fishing.com he's a smart dude
    jgreene49User is Offline New Poster New Poster Send Private Message Posts:20 jgreene49
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    20 Apr 2011 04:59 PM
    here are some pictures of my last few lures
    bass or bass?User is Offline Veteran Poster Veteran Poster Send Private Message Posts:1578 bass or bass?
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    20 Apr 2011 11:31 PM
    When you paint the scale finishes, do you paint the body color, then wrap the netting and paint the scales, then the back/belly colors in that order?  For instance, your black/white/red lure; did you paint black, then apply the netting and shoot white, then the black back and red belly? I'm doing my first scale paint job.
    Phoenix Arizona ~Outdoor-Fishing~N.A.F.C.~B.A.S.S.~BoatU.S.~N.R.A.~A.M.A.~
    jgreene49User is Offline New Poster New Poster Send Private Message Posts:20 jgreene49
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    21 Apr 2011 06:50 AM
    ya and i used bath loofa for the netting the netting you buy i think works better though
    AZAllenUser is Offline Veteran Poster Veteran Poster Send Private Message Posts:2407 AZAllen
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    23 Apr 2011 10:22 AM
    Pretty nice looking lures actually, like that prop-frog.
    NAFC, NAHC, NRA, SASS, Viet Nam Vet. Bullhead City, AZ
    jgreene49User is Offline New Poster New Poster Send Private Message Posts:20 jgreene49
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    23 Apr 2011 12:21 PM
    Thanks the frog was one of my first ones
    hoch04User is Offline New Poster New Poster Send Private Message Posts:40 hoch04
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    25 Apr 2011 01:21 PM
    look good i would start on ebay to see how they take sell on there, and like everyone else say local bate shops i know the bate shops where i live have some homemade lures and they sell pretty good try flea markets
    hoch04User is Offline New Poster New Poster Send Private Message Posts:40 hoch04
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    25 Apr 2011 01:21 PM
    look good i would start on ebay to see how they take sell on there, and like everyone else say local bate shops i know the bate shops where i live have some homemade lures and they sell pretty good try flea markets
    davesett2000User is Offline Veteran Poster Veteran Poster Send Private Message Posts:2212 davesett2000
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    13 May 2011 11:07 AM
    You could also place an ad on here in the Member Classifieds.

    I would take pics of lures next to a ruler...and give weights of them so folks know specifics.

    And of course your asking price.

    Then Members could either PM you for details...or you could put your email addy in the post.

    Here's a link to the subforum I mentioned...

    http://www.fishingclub.com/my-nafc/...ms/aff/167
    Life Member David 2001 BB Linkmeister US Army 1978-1985 Western Wisconsin Photobucket
    spindoctorUser is Offline New Poster New Poster Send Private Message Posts:38 spindoctor
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    14 May 2011 09:37 AM
    Check out prices of similar products at the local stores, Break down a list of all componants that go into your product and get your cost of each item, Figure out the total time it takes you to assemble product, List all tools and equipment and their cost that is required to make product and how long these tool will last.
    Don't forget cost of packageing material and cost of office and shop (rental, utilities, insurance etc.)
    Check on Taxes in your city and state (sales etc.)
    Figure a fair hourly wage for yourself and add it into the price.

    Make sure that you charge enough to assure a good profit, it does your customers very little good to charge to little and go out of business leaveing those customers with no product at all in the future.

    UncleTomJigsUser is Offline Advanced Poster Advanced Poster Send Private Message Posts:449 UncleTomJigs
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    16 May 2011 03:16 PM
    Your lures look real good to me, obviously you must be pretty good with airbrush.  If you are going to sell them keep them simple but match local hatch or bait.  If you get too complicated, it gets hard to keep up with demand.  We started with jigs and before we realized it we had 146 color combinations.  Stores can't afford that many nor can their customers.  I would try to pick out a few that are really good and specialize in them.  Enjoy  it and be careful that all the fun doesn't run you out of the business.  Offer some to NAFC members, the club ought to enjoy it along with you.  Good luck!  Uncle Toms Jigs
    I built my own lure company as a young man--thus the name UncleTomsJigs. It grew so well I decided to give it up and go fishing with family, friends and especially grand children. I became disabled as a United Methodist Pastor IN 2002 and retired here in Coastal Georgia on a 10 acre lake where I continue to fish despite my disabilities. My wonderful wife and I enjoy fishing together. God has blessed us in so many ways and we pray the same for you. I am excited about having so many new friends all over this great country.
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