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Good Questions: Do You Think People Would Buy These Bags?

7-6-good question.jpg Hi there,

I made this plastic shopping bag as a side project- it's crocheted out of recycled grocery bags (the one in the pictures is made from all Safeway bags, courtesy of the stash under my kitchen sink). I can make them to order in different sizes, such as grocery totes, beach bags, or even dorm shower bags. Do you think there would be a market for them? I'm looking for a way to get started selling them, because every time I take it to the farmer's market I get tons of questions about it and people interested in buying. I think it's a great idea in light of the recent ban on regular plastic bags in the city. I would love any feedback you may have!

Thanks so much,
Tovah

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Tovah,

Selling them on Etsy is the first idea we had. You'd find out pretty quickly whether people would buy them.

Anyone else?

Comments (8)

I agree, Etsy is the way to start. You could also (if you could produce enough) start selling them AT your local farmer's market. You could even have an 'old bag' donation bin there. I know I'd participate if there were someone like that at my local market.

posted by cranberrybobbie on July 6th 2007 at 9:28am
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Ohh! I think you could sell them, it seems a great indicator that people ask you about them. My small suggestion would be to widen the strap a little or change the color of it using different bags, just to give it a little umph.

posted by erinhc on July 6th 2007 at 10:51am
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It is a good idea - but if they're banning the bags where you live, where will you get supplies? I can imagine late night border-crossings to grab carloades from neighboring towns!

posted by One Eyed Daruma on July 6th 2007 at 11:20am
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err, um...that's the Olde English spelling of "carloads."

posted by One Eyed Daruma on July 6th 2007 at 11:22am
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Thanks for your comments, everyone! I've set up shop on Etsy.com, thanks to your advice. You can visit me at tovahcrochet.etsy.com if you're interested in a bag!

posted by suttletovah on July 6th 2007 at 1:24pm
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Seniors at Kimochi, Inc a senior service provider in SF Japantown has been selling colorful pink and yellow versions during Cherry Blossom Festival and Nihonmachi Street Fair. Nice and sturdy!

posted by umeboshi on July 6th 2007 at 7:30pm
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I love carrying bags to the stores and markets. My biggest challenge is finding one that is more masculine.

posted by Bacchus on July 10th 2007 at 9:37pm
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Even though you have set up an Etsy, you might try a table at your local farmers' market.

posted by perrye on July 18th 2007 at 1:24pm
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