The last 2 months have been my best selling months in fair in 2 years. At the start it took a long time to be seen . I have noticed that adding collections and updating images has helped me a lot.
@caitlinblue3 ай бұрын
So glad that’s working for you!! Thanks for sharing your tips!
@NelsonInteriorSoapery3 ай бұрын
@@caitlinblue thank you. By the way i really enjoy your channel . You have great knowledge to share
@cierramichaela3 ай бұрын
I am absolutely loving this wholesale series! I appreciate you for creating these videos. It’s giving me a true insight on opening wholesale as another revenue stream for my business💕
@caitlinblue3 ай бұрын
So glad you’re liking the series! I personally love wholesale as an additional revenue stream, and just like anything you can control it. But it’s good to not have all your eggs in one basket and just do direct to consumer, at least in my opinion!
@mpps19903 ай бұрын
I am grateful for your transparency. This was so helpful. Now I realize Faire may not be where I am looking to sell.
@caitlinblue3 ай бұрын
You’re so welcome! It’s still a good platform, just not the best stream for wholesale anymore.
@jejebenji23 күн бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing this info. Your transparency and insight are super helpful. I would LOVE to see a video on your decision to opt in/out of the Faire Insider program that they are pushing hard right now. Very few KZfaqrs have created content around this, perhaps because it's still new.
@caitlinblue23 күн бұрын
Thank you! I opted in the “test” it but the program doesn’t start until August 22nd so I won’t have much to share until after it’s launched. Will add to my list of future topics though!
@jejebenji23 күн бұрын
@@caitlinblue ok. To clarify I was mostly referring to content around your reasoning for opting in, not any results you’ve received from the opt in. I just watched a webinar on the program so I’m probably in overthinking mode right now. lol. Thanks for responding.
@cetriyasArtnComicsChannel3 ай бұрын
I 100% appreciate your transparency. I'm new to faire and no sales for the last 3 months. so thanks for the heads up
@caitlinblue3 ай бұрын
Congrats on getting in!! I definitely wanted to share my perspective because it’s dramatically different from 2 years ago. You’re certainly not alone friend!
@RegalAllureGlam3 ай бұрын
Same here! Absolutely none and I’ve been on since late February. I’ve updated collections and photos but still nothing
@megjacques75228 күн бұрын
Can you do an updated video on the requirements to get approved to sell on Faire. I do not currently have any wholesale accounts. Is that a requirement for approval?
@MadeByChinkee3 ай бұрын
I really missed watching your videos. I’m so glad you’re back posting. ☺️ I think the last time that I commented on your video was during the AH v JD trial. Oh! How time flies! 🤭
@caitlinblue3 ай бұрын
Oh my gosh I feel like that was just yesterday but it’s been years now! So glad you’re still watching after all this time! 🥰
@kirstenpennington34853 ай бұрын
Thanks so much, Caitlin! Loved hearing your honest opinion on this. I just got approved for Faire and am working to get my shop set up. I appreciate having a realistic view on what traffic/sales will probably look like! ♥️
@caitlinblue3 ай бұрын
I hope that you being new might drive extra sales for you!! 👍
@kirstenpennington34853 ай бұрын
@@caitlinblue Thank you!!! ♥️
@HakimaLamour3 ай бұрын
I’ve noticed a new shift as well this year. Last year I did great! This year has been slow. And this new marketing advertising they started… I dont know how I feel about it.
@caitlinblue3 ай бұрын
It feels very much like ETSY a few years ago and if you and I are having slow sales…I bet Faire overall isn’t doing as well as they used to.
@HakimaLamour3 ай бұрын
@@caitlinblue did you see the email survey they sent out today? I’m definitely going to fill out it bc what ever they are doing behind the scenes.. this ain’t it.
@shebafideler584120 күн бұрын
I appreciate everything you've said here. We've been on Faire since 2020 and feel the same. Have you found any new platforms to sell your products to retailers that you are liking?
@nancyfranklin72513 ай бұрын
Thank you for your transparency! That is one of the reasons I watch your channel! I am just starting to get into wholesaling (I currently have a brick & mortar) and found how saturated Faire was with soaps. I also have a question with Faire, who is responsible for collecting payment? I know that the wholesaler doesn't have to pay for 60 days, but what happens if you ship the product and they don't pay? Thanks so much for your generosity with your info and time!
@caitlinblue3 ай бұрын
Awe thank you!! The good thing about Faire is that you always get paid no matter what. They take care of all the payment which is a nice added bonus!
@nancyfranklin72513 ай бұрын
@@caitlinblue Thank you...good to know about Faire!
@ChantelleArts3 ай бұрын
This is so good, fascinating video ☺☺☺
@caitlinblue3 ай бұрын
So glad you liked it! Thanks so much for watching!!
@marclesternugent10 күн бұрын
Good day.. we are a major wholesaler on faire and one item not brought up that is driving us to leave faire is, there current as of today aug 14th 2024 screening of who is actually a retailer and who actually are end customer buyers. Sadly my marketing team tested this out by cresting a fake account and there was no system wide check if we were a valid retailer. Sellers on faire beware for 2 reasons. 1. With low min, you are directly cutting out your local retailers by inadvertently selling wholesale to retail customers which in turn the wholesaler per state law (45 out of 50.states have state sales tax) that the wholesaler owes the state tax!!!! Uh oh :( 2. You are destroying your established retailers customer base by selling DTC (thier customers) nevermind a devaluation of your own product. I enjoyed your videos and my company does around 300k a year on faire, but my.ethics are pointing me to jump ship... with respect of my 2000 retailers world wide. Food for thought and good luck everyone!!!
@candacebeach23802 ай бұрын
Did you sign up for the insiders program? Worth it or not? I cant seem to find a direct answer on how itll impact the seller in a negative way.
@caitlinblue2 ай бұрын
I'm still debating it...I have to run the numbers because almost all of my Faire sales have been direct. I have to pay for direct shipping so I'm feeling like it's not in my favor. I may turn it on in August when the program goes live to test it and see.
@StephFuses3 ай бұрын
This is very helpful. I wanted to join Faire (on the waitlist), but all the videos I could find are 2 or more years old. I feel like some of my items would be an excellent fit, but not all. I do Fused glass, which is hit or miss on what people want. I am thinking about moving out into neutral home decor, which I hear is super popular right now. I'm fond of bright colours, but who does their bathroom in bright red? Do you have a suggestion on another wholesaling website?
@caitlinblue3 ай бұрын
I don’t really have experience on other wholesale sites so I can’t recommend anything… That’s kind of why I love been growing my own site!
@StephFuses3 ай бұрын
@@caitlinblue That is my plan this year. A site of my own, and then reaching out, especially if Faire doesn't want me. It's been 2 months on the waitlist.
@Ananda-io8jp2 ай бұрын
Hi Caitlin! You said that Shopify stores will pull images and descriptions. Does that mean customers on Faire can use the Faire seller’s images in their own Shopify shops? Or does that violate image copyright? I hope that question makes sense. I’m totally new to this
@caitlinblue2 ай бұрын
Yes as far as I know the stores are able to use the images you use on Faire to sell the products.