tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9087940973013594269.post5474717799875147516..comments2024-03-28T20:41:08.251-05:00Comments on Mid2Mod: The lure of easy moneyDana@Mid2Modhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03055460107477850683noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9087940973013594269.post-13022269569187861522011-05-22T21:05:51.533-05:002011-05-22T21:05:51.533-05:00@monogirl: What we really want to avoid is pricing...@monogirl: What we really want to avoid is pricing things high because everyone else is. It's the "because we can" attitude that we don't want to get. We're in a large metropolitan area that is home to some of the really high-rolling 1st Dibs players, and we've seen some people start out like us and start thinking they're in that league before they really are. And the question remains: Is that the market we ever want to aim for? I don't want to be a party to pricing mid-century furniture out of the reach of people like me.<br /><br />I think you're right about "wiggle room" for bargaining. We still have to leave a little for ourselves, even though we're a retail store.Dana@Mid2Modhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03055460107477850683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9087940973013594269.post-69692410631357489422011-05-22T20:27:48.256-05:002011-05-22T20:27:48.256-05:00Good for you Dana. It's great that part of you...Good for you Dana. It's great that part of your goal in running this shop is to make it affordable and accessible. I think too many people get to rigid about their business model and it can really end up costing you more in the long run. (ie: high prices on things that were a trend 10 years ago usually drive away business) <br /><br />I was having some pricing anxiety over the last few days while getting ready for the flea. The trick with the flea market crowd seems to be price high (but not outrageous) and negotiate down. That way everyone feels like they are getting a good deal. This process is forcing some flexibility on me, which is a good thing.monogirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06633958961388414222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9087940973013594269.post-4331596694789483722011-05-22T13:01:39.274-05:002011-05-22T13:01:39.274-05:00wow! that would be wonderful..i can do that :)wow! that would be wonderful..i can do that :)Sudhahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02987412242044006509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9087940973013594269.post-14429327317564167632011-05-22T12:05:08.957-05:002011-05-22T12:05:08.957-05:00@Tanya: From almost too sparse to almost too full ...@Tanya: From almost too sparse to almost too full in a week...It's a roller-coaster ride, for sure. But it's definitely fun! Glad you like the new floor arrangement.Dana@Mid2Modhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03055460107477850683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9087940973013594269.post-72292775700861869142011-05-22T12:03:11.204-05:002011-05-22T12:03:11.204-05:00@Sudha: One of my SIL's best friends lives in ...@Sudha: One of my SIL's best friends lives in Atlanta, and my cousin lives in Augusta. The next time one of them heads to Texas, you'll have to see if you can hide under some luggage and hitch a ride. :)<br /><br />As for the honesty, we're finding that keeping a transparent account in the blog of all the feelings and decisions that go into running the store is holding us more accountable.Dana@Mid2Modhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03055460107477850683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9087940973013594269.post-56966557415665370622011-05-22T10:33:39.236-05:002011-05-22T10:33:39.236-05:00i love the fact that you are being so honest about...i love the fact that you are being so honest about the pricing..it is very diff for average folks to dream of owing anything desinger mcm or mcm in general...beautiful images of the shop floor..i m wishing ..more than ever..that i should have lived closer...:)..dying to see ur shop in personSudhahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02987412242044006509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9087940973013594269.post-84135917554271772292011-05-22T08:41:12.567-05:002011-05-22T08:41:12.567-05:00Wow! Does the store ever look different now! Wha...Wow! Does the store ever look different now! What a difference a week makes. It looks great!! I really respect your decision to maintain low prices. Now just because as a consumer, I love low prices, but because you are making something stylish available to any budget. I think in the long run your clientele will favor your store and you will out-sell the higher prices stores anyway. As always, good luck!Tanya from Dans le Lakehousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04380013339154808400noreply@blogger.com