How to Build Your Email List at Vintage Flea Markets

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It’s been a LONG time since I posted any business related articles on the website. But since I’m gearing up for another year of vintage flea markets I thought I’d share with you some ideas on how to build your email list at sales. Also, would y’all mind answering one quick question for me? Do you own a business? Is it a brick-and-mortar shop, online, or do you sell at flea markets? Leave a comment (or hit “reply” if you’re reading this in an email) and let me know.

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How to Build Your Email List at Vintage Flea Markets

Include a coupon on your business card: Last year I had some simple business cards printed up. Not only do they include all my website and contact information but I also let them know that I have a 20% off coupon code when they sign up for my email list.

I ordered the cheapest cards from VistaPrint so I have no problem handing them to everyone who walks in to my booth.

This first photo was taken at Vintage Market Days in Waxahachie, Texas, last year. I took advantage of a slow start that day to include a card in every bag. I don’t want any customers leaving my booth without one of these business cards!

These are just regular paper lunch bags that I stamped with a personalized, self-inking stamp that I bought on Etsy.

Offer a sign up sheet: I just typed up this simple form myself. I print out 3-4 on white cardstock before every sale, clip them to a clipboard, and set them out on my table. As you can see, I finally learned to tie a pen to my clip board so I won’t lose it!

When I first started doing this I would also ask everyone who came in if they’d like to sign up for my email list to enter our giveaway. More people did sign up when I did that. But I also had more unsubscribe as soon as I sent them an email. And many would never even open them.

Now I just leave this out at the front of a table so it’s easy to see. I may mention it to someone who seems especially interested. I feel like the people that I get signing up now are those who really are interested in my jewelry.

After each sale, I’ll go back and input all these into MadMimi. I have it set up so that the first email goes out automatically. It has the coupon code in it for them to use.

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I’d love to hear how you get people to sign up for your email list. Leave a comment and let me know. Thanks for reading!

‘Til the next project,