UPDATE NOTE:
Today is the last official day
for cross country shipping
for National Alpaca Farm Days.
Order by Noon Pacific time.
But we can get orders out tomorrow and
Monday by Priority Mail for
no extra charge.
A number of NAFD friendly items have
just came in:
Pocket Bears
More dryballs
Fuzzball Keychains
Alpacadorables
Fur Alpaca Figures
Finger Puppets
Alpacas are SUPER Trending!!
Fun ad from Samsung just out
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Tips for Successful National Alpaca Farm Days
Tips gleaned from our customers experience over the years:
GETTING READY:
Email your current customer list.
CALL those stronger farm prospects.
Tell your local paper/events mag - they love this stuff!
Local radio might just come do a show!
Put signs on the road (with CLEAR dates/times) 3 days before.
Put up a flyer at feed, pet and vet establishments.
Invite local knitters/spinners to hang out, free snacks and tea.
Can you setup a safe petting area or "selfie" booth?
Google "public events in my area" to find more ways!
Think how you'd handle it if you get a HUGE crowd!
AT THE EVENT:
An alpaca "Selfie Booth" can have an amazing positive effect.
Guide the flow of people to stop by your alpaca products!
Have water, tea, snacks near your products area.
Have some theme music playing in the background.
Wear alpaca clothing, jewelry, t-shirts to set the theme.
Make sure alpaca products are part of the farm story.
Put out signs, handouts and tell folk
you'll have open days for Christmas season.
Get people to sign up on email/phone list (gift drawing?)
Have alpaca souvenirs to sell or even give away:
- Our Stickers, Pens, etc.
- Alpaca shaped Cookies
- Samples of alpaca fiber with your card
Have alpaca products available for sale!
Have some winter alpaca gift items on display.
You may be surprised at the early season sales and
your visitors will know to come back later!
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BEST PRODUCT SUGGESTIONS:
Everything we sell starts with, "will that sell in a farm store?"
EVERYTHING you buy from Choice Alpaca Products
CAN BE RETURNED until next April, so you can't really go wrong!
We encourage it! We want you to love everything you try and keep coming back for more.
TOP ITEMS as learned from prior years' success:
Socks Socks Socks - an easy alpaca seller!
We have everything from alpaca themed thin cotton socks
to our SuperHeavyWeight Superwarm Alpaca Socks.
Our new Alpaca Watching socks are already a BIG hit!
Low price very comfy alpaca socks!
Be sure to show off the Superwarm and OutdoorAdventure
socks for quick and repeat sales in the fall.
Our top selling items for over 10 years!
OutdoorAdventure socks
"Superwarm" Super-Heavy-Weight alpaca socks
(our original and top selling product!)
80% Alpaca "American Traveler" socks
Everyday comfortable sock
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Other new and popular items to consider
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Prepare for later sales by having a few luxury
alpaca scarves, throws and blankets available during NAFD.
Solid and Striped Alpaca Bed Blankets
Alpaca Ponchos, many styles
Alpaca Lined Cowhide Leather Gloves - 4 colors
Also in Ladies specific style Red or Black
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Alpaca Toys and Souvenirs
Let your visitors take home a memory
from their visit!
The Hottest Farm Visit Souvnir,
ALPACADORABLES!
More NAFD ideas:
So many more online!
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Made in the USA -
American Choice Alpaca Collection
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Many more items online.
All designed for your farm store success!
