Indie Author Market Survival Kit

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Displays & Seating

When customers walk through a market, they gravitate toward displays that stand out. Taller customers appreciate signage that sits high enough that they don't have to bend, but you still want to have things at an accessible level for those in wheelchairs. If you're not able to stand to greet customers, you can opt for a raised chair that keeps you at eye level and not hidden behind your table.

Elastic Fitted Table Cloth Skirt

There are many different options for table coverings, but this one is my favorite. It combines the convenience of elasticity with the appearance of draped fabric. It's easy to put on and take off of a table, and it hides anything you have stashed underneath much better than one that attaches underneath the feet. This will fit a standard 6-foot vendor table and will work on a 4-foot if needed. It's a very tight fit on an 8-footer, though.

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30" Tall Director's Chair

The taller I build up my table display, the more hidden I am behind when I sit in a regular chair. I've found that customers are more engaged when I'm at eye level with them, and having a taller chair allows me to sit comfortably for long events without being hidden. This chair has a side table that swings up to set things like your cash box on, and the other side has a cloth pouch with pockets for your phone, drink, and more. It's also pretty easy to fold and unfold, and it comes with a carrying case so you can sling it over your shoulder.

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Vintage Brown Wooden Crates

I use this set of three wooden crates for multiple reasons. They're actual wood, and they look very nice on my table, but I also use them to elevate things. I generally keep the larger one in front of me with the open end facing me so I can keep my cash box and Square terminal in it, along with some bags for quick access. The medium and small crates usually get stacked with the open side facing out as a display piece to highlight an item.

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10FT Gauze Table Runner

This table runner covers the full length of my table to break up the solid black of my base tablecloth. It comes in different colors to fit any theme, as well. Sometimes, I'll drape it over my wooden crates to create a more mysterious vibe depending on the event. One side of the cloth has a gold fleck and the other side has silver. I have it in both black and grayish purple and I use them both frequently.

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