Your Template Here

Create an HTML page using whatever layout and sizing you like. Link to your own stylesheets for consistency with your main website. Then place the word [ minisite ] where you want our MiniSite to appear. Our system automatically inserts the latest content and serves it to your readers.

Navigation

When your navigation changes, you can log into our admin panel and upload a new template. Or, just use an iframe to share code from your main website. We don't stand between you and your regular web updates.

In addition to your standard site navigation, web MiniSites are a great place to link to existing revenue drivers. You can create any connections you like between different areas of your site. MiniSites can offer gateways to:

  • Coupons
  • Directories
  • Mini-sites
  • Storefronts
  • And more!
header
Text size:    
 



Flea Market Etiquette

3 tips to follow for treasure-hunting happiness


Image courtesy istockphoto

It may seem like a glorified rummage sale, but a flea market has its own class of conduct. Here's how to deal with the dealers, blend with the buyers and walk away with your prize, and your politeness, in tact.

Artful negotiation

Keep your conversations in the courteous zone, says Tom Delavan, decorating expert and former editor-at-large with "Domino" magazine. The art of the inquiry sets the tone for future negotiations.

"Just ask what the best price is for the piece. Or if already marked, offer up a price anywhere from 10 percent to 20 percent off the tagged amount." Buying in bulk gives you more leverage. "If you purchasing more than one item, ask for more off the total," says Delavan.

Dealer-side chats?

Wait your turn - interrupting the dealer during a conversation with another potential customer creates a major flea market faux pas. Beth Harlow, owner of the Chicago antique décor shop, The Painted Lady, suggest waiting until the previous transaction completely closes before stepping in.

Hold, please

Depending on the time of day, a dealer might put an item on hold. For Delavan though, "Don't expect a dealer to put a piece on hold for more than an hour. Asking for 20 minutes keeps your request within reason." And if you decide not to purchase, make sure to go back and let the dealer know so the item goes back on the market. "If you say you are going to buy a piece and ask to put it on hold, you should follow through on your word," says Delavan. Choose your words wisely when requesting a timeout for your timeless treasure.

Comments Date
Name:
Email:
Comments :
 
footer_logo

Advertisements

You can use the space around the MiniSite content to create multiple ad and sponsorship positions that you can customize to your market. In fact, you can create a premium sponsorship opportunity by inserting ads or custom navigation inside the MiniSite area using a special feature in our system.

If you use JavaScript tags for ad serving or site tracking, you can add them to your template, and manage your MiniSite pages with the same tools you use to manage the rest of your site.

Footer