First Sales

[jkeithrussell]

I made my first pen sales last week. I have made a ton of pens for gifts and personal use, but haven't tried to sell any. I sold a slimline (splated hackberry) and a sierra last week. Total of $60 returned against about a grand spent on supplies and equipment. Still, rewarding to see that someone would actually pay money for something I made.

 

[thewishman]

Congrats, Keith! The first sales are such a rush.

Only a grand in? Sounds like you need some more tools. After all, it is a money maker now.:wink:

 

[fiferb]

Congrats on your first sale. Like you, I'm also still amazed people are willing to pay me money.

 

[Tn-Steve]

Way to go. I got into this because I wanted something to do to burn off energy, since it's hard for me to just sit and watch TV. I started off by making one for each of my co-workers (a good way to build skills), and all of a sudden I had people coming up and asking to actually BUY things I was making.

It's a nice feeling, that somebody values something that you created. And now you can tell SHMBO whats in my tagline.

Steve

 

[Ligget]

Congrats Keith, first of many sales!

 

[Jim15]

Congratulations Keith.

 

[David M]

nothing beats the feeling of second income ... way to go

 

[Rangertrek]

Hey, great to have a first sale. Now you canbuy some more kits.
I did the same thing, lots of give aways after buying equipement and kits. I have now sold 30+ pens just by reference from other clients. My company also has me do pens for our clients as a promotional item.
Keep up the good work. Seel some pens.:wink:

 

[fyrcaptn]

selling leads to.......

Congratulations
You are now a seller.
You get to replenish your inventory and quickly.
Expand your selection.
Buy more tools, pronto!
It is a good feeling isn't it?
(scary in a way I think)
Don't forget to enjoy what you're doing~
I'm always afraid my shop time will turn into
"w o r k "