I was going to write about my experience at the Paddington Markets after the first week but I though I’d wait till a month passed so that I had a better understanding of how it was going to be overall. Many people had said that it can be very up and down, and the were spot on.
The biggest predicament so far has been where they place my stall. the first week there, I was in the ‘platinum’ area where much of the other arts and crafts are. it was a great vibe and the people around me were really friendly. I had a constant stream of interest and sold shirts and badges frequently.
The 2nd and thirds week in contrast were not much fun. I was placed adjacent to the food area and on top of the playground. The smell of onion and screaming of kids was really not enjoyable and had a huge impact on the interest and frequency of sales. It was a little scary to get though half the day and not sell anything while watching people walk like zombies towards the irresistible smell of cooking sausage and onion.
I made enough of a fuss to get placed back into the platinum area on the fourth week and it was back to where I feel I belong :)
It a has so far been a lot of fun and very educational for me. I have said to a number of people that I was thinking about doing a masters at university that can cost upwards of $10,000, but then I decided why not instead invest into a small business idea that will more than likely make me work harder, teach me more, and at the very least earn back a few dollars.
In all its a great way to spend my saturdays. My partner shannon is out there and we visit each other regularly and run away from our stall to have lunch together. She has been so helpful in helping teaching me the ins and outs of the markets and its funny to think the we are now “market honeys”
Hope you enjoyed reading my account and if you get the chance come say hi!
Scotty
Here is a picture of my stall. the Japanese privacy screens at the back really sets my little shirts shop apart
Here is a photo of some of the shirts, the middle 2 were from redbubble and I called them “One Offs” hehe.
I present my badges in muffin trays and have made a habit of buying 2 cupcakes in the morning. Its a great conversation starter and I get to eat them at the end of the day!
Melissa Vowell, about 1 year ago
This looks so fantastic! You should be so proud of yourself
BigFatRobot, about 1 year ago
thanks for sharing mikoto! i can’t wait to get back over to sydders and this will be my first stop!
Belinda Leopold, about 1 year ago
Looks bloody fantastic-I’d buy!!! ;)
mikoto, about 1 year ago
thankx
alexa70, about 1 year ago
Hi Mikoto ; ) is great to hear that everything is going well for you at the markets !! I use to live near paddington and every weekend was always choc a block with people, your set up stall looks very funky and love the muffin tray idea !! yum ; )
jumpy, about 1 year ago
wow they do look fantastic, i agree $10000 into a business is a much better idea… ull learn a hell of a lot more than at a uni!!
I for one am a supporter and will help share the love if you need!!!
jumpy, about 1 year ago
oh and they are the BEST muffins in town!!!
Sarah Moore, about 1 year ago
love the muffin tray and the buttons! i will try and come past one saturday when 4 kids don’t have something else on!!
Cathie Tranent
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about 1 year ago
Looks great Scotty – and those screens do definitely add a touch of class!!
Continued success ….
thickblackoutline
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about 1 year ago
looking very cool scott! congrats, and i hope it all keeps coming along nicely, and where can i get some of those muffins? ;)
tambatoys, about 1 year ago
thanks for sharing store looks great will have to visit soooonnn.. x
Evangeline Than, about 1 year ago
That IS a funky looking stall! Good work, mate, and good work on muscling your way back into Platinum where you belong! I’ll definitely drop by if I’m ever in Sydney :)
Oran, about 1 year ago
hey congrats on the stall. Your stuff looks great. I go into Paddy’s Markets every known & again so I’ll definitely keep an eye out for you next time around.
Amanda Cole, about 1 year ago
i am so impressed, well done, its wonderful to be so enterprising!
Danny
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about 1 year ago
I hope you become as big as Miss Kitty.
Here’s hoping some mega rich jap business guy comes along.
You are unique.
Lotsa luck
Melinda Kerr, about 1 year ago
Looks unreal Scott. Thanks for sharing. I live in Melbourne but get up to Sin City every now and then for work. I will make sure I visit you if I’m up there on a Saturday.
HaRaKiRi, about 1 year ago
The stall looks fantastic, I’d love to come see it but I haven’t been to syd for years and don’t know when I will go there again. They muffin trays are such a great idea, I love the badges, I want to make some but can’t find anywhere that does less than a batch of 100 of the same image.
Boof, about 1 year ago
Beautiful idea Mikoto,
I think you made a very wise choice considering
your obvious talent and knack for presentation.
Fantasic!
Boof : )
nofrillsart, about 1 year ago
Looks awesome…good to see someone investing in themselves…an educated risk i would say. Good show and best of luck!
ps- have you got foil print tees?!
wendiwoo, about 1 year ago
hi there love your images and tshirts..!!!!!
I had a stall for 9 months at the Paddington Markets many moons ago and made some seriuosly good money. It’s a great learning curve. It’s just the humping and the parking fines are a drag
wendiwoo, about 1 year ago
hi there love your images and tshirts..!!!!!
I had a stall for 9 months at the Paddington Markets many moons ago and made some seriuosly good money. It’s a great learning curve. It’s just the humping and the parking fines are a drag
dendoo, about 1 year ago
hey i’m really impressed. i love the presentation and i love the hangers. keep at it, i’ve been thinking the same thing…school is going to cost be up to $50,000. why not use the money i’m saving now, nix the loan and start putting my all into dendoo? hope you make it!
Cassandra Lovell, about 1 year ago
Glad to here you got moved back to weat you wanted. I’ve been to Paddington markets once before, and they are pretty crazy.
Good luck!