Comments on: Would anyone be willing to pay for custom made gift baskets?

By: BSTQ

BSTQ — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:22:59 +0000

I would be interested in them, but I live in upstate SC, so I can't help you by buying any. Perhaps you could advertise them via local colleges, once school starts back. Both Universities that my sons attended have had advertisements sent to parents by locals who make such things. Good luck!!!
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By: lona b

lona b — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:01:59 +0000

Oh Yes and you could also sell them on eBay.
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By: krabs

krabs — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:56:59 +0000

i would i love those home made things becoz i find it makes the prezzy or wat eva u put in there more indevidle!!! U GO GIRL
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By: sassylady1262

sassylady1262 — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:22:59 +0000

give it a try & good luck.
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By: cute_smartass05

cute_smartass05 — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:37:59 +0000

Depends on a crapload of things..... you're leaving too much out.
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By: paull1956

paull1956 — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:00:59 +0000

Some people just don’t have the talent to make their ideas attractive. I think it’s a great idea. People know they want to give a gift for the kitchen or garden then end up with a box of odd items. If you can assemble these in an attractive container, you’ve got a sale-able product. Marketing will be the problem. People with money (the ones that are willing to pay for your service) may be less likely to be checking out the local bulletin boards of light posts. Put some together, get good pictures and try to get them noticed by the right people. Make up a business card. Donate one to a charity auction and be sure your info is listed in their booklet. Be sure you price them high enough to cover your costs and time. Sometimes it seems crafters do a lot just to cover the cost of our supplies.

Best of Luck with the new venture.
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By: Susan Smiles

Susan Smiles — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:46:59 +0000

Hi, You need to get a business license in your area. You, also, need to carry liability insurance, just incase someone gets one of your baskets, gets sick, and decides to sue you.
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By: Crystal

Crystal — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:17:59 +0000

yes it works grate. my auntie started her own gift basket business it took 2 years but now shes making a 100% profit!!!

GOOD LUCK!
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The Basket Case, Ont. Canada

By: dreamcatcher8993

dreamcatcher8993 — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:29:59 +0000

Yes, alot of people do that. You could do theme baskets for people who like certain things. I think the key is advertising professionally, and then your reputation and word of mouth will do the rest. Good luck! And I have bought them before as a thank you gift.
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By: bi_babe28f

bi_babe28f — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:10:59 +0000

I thinks that its a great idea make sure you take pictures of the ones you make and keep them in a binder that way it gives people ideas on what kind of basket they like and that way you can show what kind of work you do on them GOOD LUCK!!!!
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