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[mamacows]

Hello all~

I was just wondering if someone could let me know where it is legal to sell your cards and such?? I am interested (if it's possible) to sale them on Craigslist. Some insight would be much appreciated!!! Thanks a ton!!!

[MSBetsyZ]

Lori, I don't think Craigslist would be legal. SU's images can be used on cards sold in "temporary" non-retail locations. This would include, craft shows, bazaars, etc. Since Craigslist is a permanent, although virtual, address, that would be a no-no, just like ebay would be. Sorry, not what you wanted to hear, I know...

[mamacows]

Thank you ! That's what I thought but wanted to make sure of it!!! Wish it was easier!!;)

[SammyStamper]

That is correct, no permanent locations. I know it is frusturating sometimes when you come up with a great idea or have someone want to sell them for you in their store for example. Remember if you do sell them, you need to follow the Angel Policy. Your demo can get you a copy. You need the SU copyright on the back of your cards. Good luck!

[synamon]

I used to sell mine in a secondhand book shop during the holiday season... I had to read this policy twice to make sure I didn't mess up. lol Hope this helps so no one has to really search for it like I did.

http://www.stampinup.com/web2001/AngelPolicyEnglish.pdf

[debcst]

Are there any stamp companies that *do* allow sales in fixed retail settings?

--debbie

[trudence]

Yes. I know The Angel Company does for sure. I am a demo with them so I know that they will let you sell anywhere at anytime as long as they are HANDMADE. This was one of the big reasons that I decided to demo for them and not SU! whose images I also love.
HTH
Trudy
Angel #1952

[jeanstamping2]

Quote:

Originally Posted by trudence

Yes. I know The Angel Company does for sure. I am a demo with them so I know that they will let you sell anywhere at anytime as long as they are HANDMADE. This was one of the big reasons that I decided to demo for them and not SU! whose images I also love.
HTH
Trudy
Angel #1952

This to is why I went with The Angel Company (TAC)
Because of the Angel Policy that they have.

You may sell your Handstamped creations anywhere as long as they are HANDSTAMPED!
No special stamp on the back of your cards.
In Fact TAC encourages Demo to sell their Handstamped creation to genrate more income.

The only place that they do not want us to sell our handstamped creations is at our Workshops.

I could walk into a retail store that sells handmade creations and sell them to the store or I could set up a booth, To sell my handstamped items.

[lizj]

Most other stamp companies have much more user-friendly Angel policies than Stampin' Up. Don't get me wrong, I love SU stamps, but they have the most restrictive Angel policy in the business. No retail sales ever, no matter what kind of store. You should check the Angel policy of the company for any stamp you intend to use, but most will say it's ok to sell them as long as you hand stamp. Some will ask you to use their logo stamp, and if you're lucky they'll provide you with a logo for free (SU requires you to use their logo, and you have to BUY the stamp).

I have a question of a related nature -- I've noticed that a lot of the responses on this board are from SU demonstrators, who all seem to assume that everyone buys only SU products. Is there some relationship between this board and SU that I'm not getting? Maybe the SU people have their own thread, and I keep stumbling into it? I saw another thread where everyone was talking about ink colors, and it was all SU colors, as if there are no other choices out there. I'm just not sure how I'm supposed to tell when I've entered the SU threads, vs. more broad threads. thanks

[mrslevite]

SCS was started by and for SU! demos. They were/are kind enough to let the rest of us play, too. There is still a forum just for SU! demos, but we are all welcome to participate on SCS (as long as we play nice ). I am a former SU! demo and am familiar with colors, many of the stamp sets, and the tools that SU! offers, so when I come across these threads, they make sense to me. But I can completely understand how it can be confusing to someone not quite so familiar with SU! products. There is still a lot on here that everyone can benefit from. The techniques and most of the challenges translate into any brand of product. And in the color challenges, you can substitue similar colors or play along with your own interpretation of the color challenge. Hope some of this helps clear a little of the confusion.

[row4d]

Quote:

Originally Posted by lizj

Most other stamp companies have much more user-friendly Angel policies than Stampin' Up. Don't get me wrong, I love SU stamps, but they have the most restrictive Angel policy in the business. No retail sales ever, no matter what kind of store. You should check the Angel policy of the company for any stamp you intend to use, but most will say it's ok to sell them as long as you hand stamp. Some will ask you to use their logo stamp, and if you're lucky they'll provide you with a logo for free (SU requires you to use their logo, and you have to BUY the stamp).

I have a question of a related nature -- I've noticed that a lot of the responses on this board are from SU demonstrators, who all seem to assume that everyone buys only SU products. Is there some relationship between this board and SU that I'm not getting? Maybe the SU people have their own thread, and I keep stumbling into it? I saw another thread where everyone was talking about ink colors, and it was all SU colors, as if there are no other choices out there. I'm just not sure how I'm supposed to tell when I've entered the SU threads, vs. more broad threads. thanks

There are companies that are even more strict than SU!, believe it or not. Some manufacturers do not allow items made with their stamps to be sold at all -- EVER. That includes craft shows and taking card orders from friends and coworkers.

Regarding your second question, this site was originally created for Daven's wife (who is a SU! demo) as a resource for her downline. That is why there is such an overwhelming SU! presence here. There is no official relationship with SU! as a company, which is why you can find non-SU! images in the gallery and demos for other companies posting in the forum.