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Friday, June 4, 2010

Crafty Help Prove That Handmade Culture is Taking Hold... For Money

Posted by Marjorie Skinner on Fri, Jun 4, 2010 at 4:30 PM

I've been contacted to assist in finding people to serve as *paid* interviewees for a project attempting to prove that the world is moving away from big box stores and mass production and slowly, steadily returning to a culture of independent, handmade goods. So if you think you can handle sitting still long enough to discuss your shopping habits you could make yourself an easy couple of bucks. The catch: You need to be a woman in your late 20s, fit this description, and be available next week.

I'm specifically looking for regular shoppers, not artists or makers, who shop at chain boutiques or dept stores, but have discovered the value of handmade or one of a kind items.

Think you qualify? Email me the name of your favorite Etsy store and why, and I'll put you in touch.

 

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AAAaah! Again, the Mercury doesn't care about men! So much sexism!!! I think I need to conduct a sit-in on those couches by your front desk until you cover men's clothing stuff.
Posted by Graham on June 4, 2010 at 4:42 PM · Report
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Sounds like they're specifically looking to find people who will prove their thesis. And then they're going to pay them.
This report is not exactly for a peer-reviewed journal I take it?
Posted by Blabby on June 4, 2010 at 5:01 PM · Report

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