As many of you know
I have been rolling
around in my brain abt
selling my items at craft shows
and opening an etsy site.
So I go and do the responsible thing
and contact my insurance agent
to get
Exhibitors and Vendors Insurance
What a pain in the butt!
I have now been getting
the run around
for 2 weeks.
At first I was told that they didn't
want to take "the risk"
but did not say what the risk
was. She resubmitted it
and I get
hey want to know if there
are going to be small pieces
like beads......
Well oh duh, I said I was selling
jewelry, notepads, garden spoons
windchines, embellished notebooks
I mean who sells jewelry that
doesn't have beads????
So here I sit
waiting and pretty much
assured I will be denied
because yes
I use a lot of beads
and magnets and small
embellishments
Soooooo
Any advice?
I figure there has to be someone out
there that insures people
at these shows
because there are to
many of them
and the shows require it
This is why
I didn't want to start
my own business.
Things like this really
sap my energy
and creativeness
know there has to
be someone who will
insure my merchandise
I appreciate any info
that anyone can give me
If I don't find anyone
to insure me I guess my family
will be getting fridge notepad
for all gift giving events lol
post script:
I have been looking around
and I have found if you are
a member of the Ohio Arts and Craft Guild
(It is my understanding you don't
have to live in OH to benefit
but please check it out)
you can get reduced
rates on insurance
through your affiliation.
I will be sending my membership off
and I will keep everyone
updated on what I find
They also have many other
benes for your membership
They have a facebook
site as well:
Sorry I don't know about insurance for this. I had to get insurance when I had a pre-school in my home.....should have it now but I don't. Homeowners doesn't cover if some one gets hurt from something you sell at your home. Maybe ask Etsy about it. Good luck.
ReplyDeleteNon of us have insurance for the craft shows. The ones we ran into this problem we just skipped. I agree insurance is a pain and all this tedious stuff kills my creativity too.
ReplyDeleteI have been looking around and so far found out that if you are a member of the Ohio Arts and Crafts Guild you can get reduced rates on insurance through a provider. I will be becoming a member (they have many other benes as well) and post what I find out abt their insurance. They have a website: http://oacg.org/
Deleteand a facebook site as well https://www.facebook.com/groups/OhioArtsAndCraftsGuild/
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