# Handcrafted Merch

**URL:** <https://vendors.chattanoogamarket.com/t/handcrafted-merch/1578>\
**Category:** Q&A\
**Created:** [August 8, 2021, 10:29pm UTC](https://vendors.chattanoogamarket.com/t/handcrafted-merch/1578 "2021-08-08T22:29:41Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 6\
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**Author:** ![Suzanne\_Foster](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex028/user_avatar/vendors.chattanoogamarket.com/suzanne_foster/32/170_2.png) [@Suzanne\_Foster](https://vendors.chattanoogamarket.com/u/Suzanne_Foster)\
**Post date:** [August 8, 2021, 10:29pm UTC](https://vendors.chattanoogamarket.com/t/handcrafted-merch/1578/1 "2021-08-08T22:29:41Z")

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**I think I posted this under the wrong category when I posed this question earlier today**  
Repost:  
I have noticed that a lot of new vendors are selling items that are clearly not handcrafted, particularly those selling jewelry. When I applied to be a vendor, I had to submit pictures showing the process of how my items are made. It was a really big deal to me when I was chosen to be a part of the market family.  
I reread the rules. They are the same. I also saw that there are some people on a waiting list wanting to join the market.  
In my opinion, allowing vendors to sell non handcrafted items ruins the integrity of the market. So I guess my question is, why are people allowed to do this?

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**Author:** ![HighRoadSoap](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex028/user_avatar/vendors.chattanoogamarket.com/highroadsoap/32/142_2.png) [@HighRoadSoap](https://vendors.chattanoogamarket.com/u/HighRoadSoap)\
**Post date:** [August 8, 2021, 10:36pm UTC](https://vendors.chattanoogamarket.com/t/handcrafted-merch/1578/2 "2021-08-08T22:36:54Z")

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A little curious about this, too.

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**Author:** ![Susan7753](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex028/user_avatar/vendors.chattanoogamarket.com/susan7753/32/457_2.png) [@Susan7753](https://vendors.chattanoogamarket.com/u/Susan7753)\
**Post date:** [August 9, 2021, 3:58am UTC](https://vendors.chattanoogamarket.com/t/handcrafted-merch/1578/3 "2021-08-09T03:58:43Z")

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I have not been to the market for a while because of Covid but I also saw this when I was still coming I hope to re-join y’all this fall  
Suzie

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**Author:** ![Southern\_Crust](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex028/user_avatar/vendors.chattanoogamarket.com/southern_crust/32/735_2.png) [@Southern\_Crust](https://vendors.chattanoogamarket.com/u/Southern_Crust)\
**Post date:** [August 9, 2021, 5:14am UTC](https://vendors.chattanoogamarket.com/t/handcrafted-merch/1578/4 "2021-08-09T05:14:56Z")

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Bakers sell frozen goods as well…  
I keep seeing it every week.  
Its sad for those who work hard on their products!

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**Author:** ![chris](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex028/user_avatar/vendors.chattanoogamarket.com/chris/32/3_2.png) [@chris](https://vendors.chattanoogamarket.com/u/chris)\
**Post date:** [August 9, 2021, 11:37am UTC](https://vendors.chattanoogamarket.com/t/handcrafted-merch/1578/5 "2021-08-09T11:37:56Z")

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This forum isn’t intended to be a rant space against other vendors. Every vendor with us produces their own goods through some form of process, although everyone uses parts/supplies made by others. And yes, some are more talented and produce better artisan goods than others – and thus become more successful and higher valued creators.

If you want to lodge a complaint against someone, use the help desk.

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**Author:** ![chris](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex028/user_avatar/vendors.chattanoogamarket.com/chris/32/3_2.png) [@chris](https://vendors.chattanoogamarket.com/u/chris)\
**Post date:** [August 9, 2021, 11:38am UTC](https://vendors.chattanoogamarket.com/t/handcrafted-merch/1578/6 "2021-08-09T11:38:03Z")

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