Jim you have put to paper (or in this case computer screen) ideas that have been on my mind.
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Since we are both pot makers I'm sure you understand my desire to touch and hold and immerse myself in a handmade pot. If I enjoy the piece, money is not so critical anymore
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This is for sure a major reason why I am trying to stay away from on line sales. There are a few members of this Board that I may send a pot or two to in the future and suggest a price but tell them to pay what they think it is worth. I want to get their opinion.
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If you are selling in a gallery, is this going to be a place bonsaists seek out your pots or is it the yuppie looking for that oriental-ish accent to complete the feng shui in her new condo?
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Sugarloaf is an artist community in NY. It draws from many states and has a great reputation, but you are correct, I am more likely to sell to a 'chance' sale than to a real Bonsaist. The thought of multiple pots being sold, or future sales to an individual is slim... but as you said, a sale is a sale.
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Where am I going to spend my money with Sara, Dale Colchoy and Mike Hagedorn in adjacent booths?
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Well if my pots are being sold in the forth booth, I better plan on taking all of them home... unless either I have a price that is inviting (as you imply) or I have pots that are different than the rest. All of these potters are
WAY better than I am. If I get to the point that my work is as good as theirs I will be overjoyed! But You know a Sara pot when you see it, same goes for many of Dale's and Michaels... not a bad thing just that they have pots that are somewhat stock to their line. Go into their booth and many of the pots look alike, perhaps differing sizes but very much alike. I am trying to make a pot for the Bonsaist who wants something different... wants their tree to be in a unique pot.. for now that is the goal, but I'm sure I will also develop a bit of a stock line. Price.... the stock line better be competitive (read less than the three potters above) but the unique pots will be priced with the best of them. Who know, maybe I may become a perfeshonuhl many times over..... hey I can dream!
Not to be forgotten, in trying to make a unique pot, it must NOT become the center piece, the story. Even with its uniqueness it must be the supporting member in the group. The Tree MUST remain the thing.....
Jim you have been must helpful in getting my mind in order and thinking clearly......... T H A N K Y O U
Jay