ISO of recommendations for selling handmade jewelry in NJ

Submitted by Pristine-fuckwad t3_122xhgo in newjersey

I’m recently relocated to NJ from Texas and am wanting to find a place to rent a vendor booth for my hobby business. I make hand crafted crystal jewelry and some resin products.

Previously, I sold my products at an antique mall in Texas and I’m basically looking to do the same thing here in NJ or even PA.

Any advice on where to start? I’ve googled thrift stores, consignment shops and antique malls, but I’m hoping Reddit can help point me in the right direction to find a really good location for my brand.

Edit: I’m currently living in Linden.

Edit: in Texas I rented a booth inside of a store that was open 7 days a week. I was only required to keep my shelves stocked and help out with the store about 4 hours a month. Looking for a similar situation.

Edit: I do currently sell online but am looking specifically to sell locally.

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Gixxerfool t1_jdst0s2 wrote

You didn’t say where you were located. There are a few good flea markets with indoor spots. Columbus, Englishtown and Collingswood.

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Pristine-fuckwad OP t1_jdswmik wrote

Anywhere in NJ would be fine for me. I’m in Linden but open to options in the whole state.

I’m hoping to find a store that’s open throughout the week that I can stock up and drive traffic to. Flea markets are fine for the days that I can go and sit in one place to sell stuff but I’m wanting to set up shop at a brick and mortar location that doesn’t require me to be there everyday.

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JerseyGiantsFan t1_jdvakx8 wrote

There’s a tiny niche gift shop in Roselle Park called “Just Jubilant”. They have a really big variety of cool stuff, much of it handmade and local (I think). Stuff like coffee mugs with inspirational quotes, joke/gag gifts, jewelry, collectibles, etc. Kind of like a cooler, less corporate, more intimate version of a Hallmark Store. The owner works the store when it’s open, and while I’m not 100% sure if she would be willing to stock some of your stuff, it can’t hurt to ask.. especially since it’s like 20 minutes away from you. Website is https://www.justjubilant.com if you want to check it out.

Another cool thing about this place: they’ll wrap anything you bring to the store. Really a lifesaver at Christmas time for us gift-wrapping-impaired people.

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BF_2 t1_jdteyap wrote

Maybe Lambertville Flea Market ("Golden Nugget")?

Maybe on of Ocean Grove's craft sales days?

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JerseyGiantsFan t1_jdv8xh1 wrote

Check out https://jcpromotions.info/calendar/ - they run TONS of Street Fairs and Flea Markets in NJ, and they’re constantly adding more. When I first started checking their website 5+ years ago, they had like 5-10 Fairs they produced. There are DOZENS now.. one almost every weekend during spring, summer and fall. If you tap on the event name/date, there’s a link to register your booth/table and/or contact info if you have questions.

That website is also a great resource for people who are just looking for something to do on a random Saturday or Sunday, too.

Good luck!

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s55555s t1_jdsur5v wrote

I do too, there’s a lot of competition here in Nj for this. There are plenty of weekend events though if you look for them.

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Pristine-fuckwad OP t1_jdsx4i6 wrote

I’ve found some stuff on Eventbrite for pop up shops. Is there any other place I should look to find events?

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s55555s t1_jdsxj8p wrote

Maybe type in street fair. There are also FB groups that post craft events by state.

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Jimmytowne t1_jdt1fqj wrote

Have an Etsy store and go to as many flea and farmers markets until you get your name out there

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