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tuppies teddies Oct 2, 2006

I have just sold my first bear from my website.  Have been selling on e-bay but this is the first from the website.

The little bear will be living in Kuala Lumpa, Malaysia.  I am so stoked.

                                                                   

aerianna Oct 2, 2006

Yeah! That is so exciting! Congrats! :hug:
Aerianna

rufnut Oct 2, 2006

:hug: Thats great news Denise, congratulations.

It was also lovely to meet you yesterday as well.  :clap:

tuppies teddies Oct 2, 2006

Karen, it was great to meet you too.
Hubby and I are off on a caravan trip on Friday to S.A for a caravanners rally.
We are meeting people that my husband chats to on a caravanners forum. It is so nice to meet the people that we have been chatting with online.  We feel that we know them well even though the majority we have never met.

Just like the teddy forums.

Thanks for the thoughts Arieanna.

TeddyB Oct 2, 2006

Congrats :clap:  :clap:  I am very happy for you, It is the first of many to sell.

Jodi Falk Oct 2, 2006

Wow thats great !!!!   So excited for you !

gotobedbears Oct 2, 2006

Congratulations Tuppy  :hug:  :dance:  :clap: 

Is'nt that just great! It's so nice when that first happens is'nt it? I bet it won't be the last.

Penny

P.S. i have a cat called Tuppy 

K Pawz GuestOct 2, 2006

:clap:  :clap:  :clap: Hooray Denise, that is so awesome

Hugs,
Krista

tuppies teddies Oct 2, 2006

Thanks everyone,

Great name for a cat.   Actually our maltese cross dog is called Tuppence so that is where Tuppies Teddies comes from..

knuffelbear Oct 2, 2006

Thats great  Denise, congratulations    :hug:

WildThyme Oct 2, 2006

YEA!  Way to go!     :dance: 

Kim Basta
Wild Thyme Originals

Michelle Helen Oct 2, 2006

Congratulations Denise. Good for you!!

Michelle

Judi Oct 2, 2006

AH, the first of many! :clap:  :clap:  :clap:  :clap:  :clap:

Just Us Bears Oct 2, 2006

That's fantastic Denise! And it feels soooooo good doesn't it? I can see we'll be moving over at the next show to make room for a Tuppies Teddies stand! :hug:

Delartful Bears Oct 2, 2006

Way to go !  That is fantastic news!

Danni

Laurie Oct 2, 2006

Congratulations Denise :dance:    :clap:
Laurie :hug:

SueAnn Help Advisor, Banner SponsorOct 2, 2006

Woohoo, Denise . . . that's totally exciting!!  You go, Girl!

chris009av Oct 3, 2006

Great news Denise, no stopping you now 

Jellybelly Bears Oct 3, 2006

Terrific news Denise!!!   I'm so happy for you.  You will never forget your first sale!  Its an amazing feeling
xx sarah

bearlysane Oct 3, 2006

Here's another aussie jumpin' for joy Denise ...
and it wasn't even my sale!

CONGRATULATIONS!

tuppies teddies Oct 3, 2006

I have come down to earth now. Hayley, my hubby reckons I should have a table at the next bear show BUT, my confidence is not that high after seeing all of yours and others at Springvale.   Although I haven't decided not to, but have sent to the maybe part of my brain......think about it Denise...

Marie_ Oct 3, 2006

Congratulations Denise !!!! 
How exiting  !!!!! :hug:

Just Us Bears Oct 3, 2006

Denise,
When I did my first show in May, I shared a table with Karen (Rufnut Teddies) and some of the girls from TT by proxy. It made a big difference to my confidence and I'm sure Karens too, to have each other there for support. Maybe that's an option for you for May? I'm sure there is someone 'out there' who would love to share with you. As for your teds be good enough...they are WAY cute and I'm sure you would have no trouble selling them. You have a few months to toy with the idea and get used to it...and to prepare!
Don't go waiting until you think you are good enough...I don't think I am either...and then some sweet person like you makes a comment like you did above and absolutely makes my day!  :hug:
Don't forget too that at a show, collectors have so many bears to choose from, so if you don't sell one on your first try it isn't a reflection on your work. It's hard to swallow, but if you are keen you will try again and you will succeed. Different styles of bears appeal to different people...you just have to get the compatible ones together.

tuppies teddies Oct 3, 2006

Thanks Hayley,  May could be an option.  Will keep in touch with you on how to get a table, costs and all that sort of stuff.

Thanks for the information and the boost to my confidence.  Must make a trip to the Island and catch up with you before Christmas.

bearlysane Oct 3, 2006

Denise go for it ... share a table or ask to be close to someone you know. Like Hayley said, it does wonders for your confidence.

I've been doing shows for ten years now and I still like to be near someone I know so I can have a bit of a chat and catch up on things if the show gets a bit quiet. Specially when doing a new show...just ask Karen ... I asked to be next to her at Woodend!

If you don't do it, you'll always wonder "what would have happened if I had done it?" And let's face it, no-one's gonna turn you into a green tree frog!

Big hugs,