October Review – wholesale show – and Meditation
Video #1: GLW show at/after The Big E in MA
Video #2: Crystals at our in-person Meditation
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If you’re local, come visit our Portal Crystal Gallery in Arlington, MA.
If you’re mobile, come to the many shows I’ve got coming up!
Email Kyle@CrystalConcentrics.com with any questions.
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1. Wholesale Show: GLW in West Springfield last weekend
After the epic double bill of Topsfield + the Fall NJ show the weeks previous, the GLW wholesale show was a ‘piece of cake’ last week. Not exactly, though. I had to scramble to select my offerings by concept: more expensive Display Pieces, including fancy stone birds from Brazil (I was offered 30% below my purchase cost on the best one); Jade jewelry and other offerings; 3D printed creatures; Bracelets; small Carvings; and Necklaces on super sale.
People appreciate the Jade, ’cause nobody else carries it at most shows, especially at half price. The carvings were not my best selection (being reserved for shows & the shop in December). The fancy display pieces were all over budget for people trying to fill in before the Holidays (especially relative to some of my friendly competitors at the show). My small 50% off bracelets were not competitive, but will work great Retail. And the buyers who liked the 3D pieces previously, didn’t show up. I did have a surprise sale of a valuable Moldavite pendant personally, to the sister of another exhibitor (who asked about, and actually read “My Moldavite Breakthrough” blog post)!
It was one of the worst shows I’ve done in this twice annual caper – in terms of financial ROI for me – but was a bonanza in terms of picking up great new product to work into my upcoming Retail selection (including Tucson in Jan/Feb).
Next time, I plan to start integrating a display of minerals, high end and budget/sale items. It’s been on my list to do.
My current (and not returning) neighbor inspired me, with his selection of top quality Quartz clusters and specimens, though he did have a bunch of bottom-of-the-barrel, by-the-flat offerings that I culled from (and didn’t help his overall display).
We have a growing in-store offering at our Portal Crystal Gallery in Arlington, MA of 50% off items – and if you’re interested in any items from the video – please be in touch!
2. Upcoming EVENTS: Live and on Zoom (East Coast times)
Times are all Eastern Standard (NY) Time
ONLINE EVENTS (Live Zoom Access & via Replay)
- Sunday, 11/30 & 12/21 (7pm) Online Crystal Meditation with Kyle
(signup links not live yet, email or Reply with interest) - YOU shopping at our online store could happen anytime (night or day)
Please be in touch if you have any questions, we’d love to include you!
IN-PERSON (at the Portal Crystal Gallery in Arlington, MA)
- Tuesday, 10/18 & 12/16 (7pm) In-Person Crystal Meditation w Kyle
- SHOP DAILY Portal is open 1-4 pm daily, Noon on Saturdays
PLUS, I’ll be selling at the following shows:
In the meantime, any day – our Portal Crystal Gallery is open 7 days a week – in Arlington Center, MA at 489 Mass. Ave. from 1-4pm (starting at noon on Saturdays)
3. Latest Meditation Layout: in person gathering with stones
Every Meditation we do is unique – this one brought in some newbies – a Muzo point Lemurian Quartz and a spectacular starburst Smoky (both from Brazil). There was a large Bloodstone textbook museum piece & a large Elestial/Celestial Quartz shard. We brought in Smoky Barite (combines Smoky Quartz, Topaz, and Celestite vibes) & Emerald. You’d have to be there to know how all these stones contributed to our experience. Individual stones we then worked with included a UFO-shaped Septarian; Clear Quartz ball; Yellow-Stripe Selenite; a very valuable Blue Fluorite octahedron; and a giant Orange Aventurine Lingam Stone. Email CrystalConcentrics@gmail.com with interest, and to pre-register.
4. Perspective (some thoughts on life and the world)
Doing Denver in September and 2 shows in October was a MAJOR logistical challenge I’m quite proud of masterminding and carrying through with flying colors, in part due to my wonderful team (who held down Topsfield while I was in Jersey). I’m receiving my last inventory of ’25 – for Sale at the shop, particularly in December – and at the now THREE shows I’m doing back-to-back in November.
I’ve sold out of my book, so I’ll only have a handful of copies for the Natural Living Expo, which will be the most fully stocked of the 3 shows. Still, I have boxes set aside for PA & Worcester that I’m not showing in Marlboro. So whether you come to any of the shows – or particularly to Portal for Holiday shopping – you’ll find PLENTY of great items to purchase!
Let me know if you need to schedule a private appointment – due to our limited public hours – or whether you wanna FaceTime to select your favorite items. Email Kyle@CrystalConcentrics.com with any questions.
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5. Resources: store, articles, blog, podcast, book…
Remember – while we do keep adding new items online – most of our product is OFFline. So it’s best to email Kyle@CrystalConcentrics.com to avail yourself of our Quality Custom Crystal Mail Order service.
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