An Indian Summer: Psst...Sneak Preview of the Bazaar!

Monday, January 14

Psst...Sneak Preview of the Bazaar!

The bazaar is finally coming to town!

Quick preview of some of the goodies you can buy from the bazaar

The Good News:

I am getting closer to completing all the prep required to get An Indian Summer Bazaar online and running :-). Some %^&* logistics still need to be closed, for which my fingers and toes are all crossed and I am touching every piece of wood I can lay my hands on [while my best half works to figure them out]!

If everything goes as per plan, and the Gods smile, and the birds sing, and all the good stuff happens, the bazaar will go online at 2p IST on Jan 15th! (yippee and yips!)

The Not So Great News

I am still waiting for the ^%&* licence that will allow me to sell within India. Can you imagine it is easier (relatively) to set up to transact outside India than within India! So, unfortunately, my fellow countrymen and women will have to wait for next month's bazaar :(

What to expect in the bazaar?

1. I have handpicked unique items straight from the craftsmen for the bazaar :) My bit towards Fair Trade

2. For the soft launch tomorrow, I have products under furnishing, wall art, decor knickknacks and some interesting items for personal use. You will get a chance to browse leisurely through the products tomorrow...the bazaar will start accepting orders from Jan 16th

3. Each item is unique, which means that I don't have a ready mass stock for any one item. The first person to place an order will be the lucky buyer. You will find simple and clear instructions on 'how to' on the bazaar site

4. I will ship every Tuesday and Friday, in lots, to be able to get better shipping rates for you :)

5. The bazaar site and operations are quite simple (that means non high-tech!) and personally handled right now. That means no shopping cart right now... but all payment and shipping is secure and trackable

6. Want something and didn't find it on the bazaar? No worries! Just drop in a request form to your *Personal Shopper* (i.e. Moi!), and I will help you procure that special product :)

Have a question or a suggestion? Drop in a comment! :-)

17 comments:

Anonymous said...: WOW! This sounds so exciting! I hope it all goes according to plan!

Best wishes to you for much success!

Melissa; January 14, 2008 at 10:54 AM
Christine said...: Hi - Haven't left a message here since your trip to Boston but I too am keeping my fingers crossed for a successful launch. You have a lovely eye for detail and color so I am sure your market will be delightful. Will check back tomorrow on the 15th.
Christine
Boston; January 14, 2008 at 7:46 PM
Anonymous said...: Wow~ how wonderful Bhavna, can't wait to see all of it.
I have my fingers crossed for you to get you license in India asap : ); January 15, 2008 at 3:22 AM
gj said...: Hope everything works out for you! Can't wait to see what sort of things you'll be selling.

Gee; January 15, 2008 at 3:27 AM
P said...: This is very exciting. I just returned from a wonderful trip to India and was so inspired by the beautiful handicrafts everywhere. I can't wait to see what's in your online bazaar!; January 15, 2008 at 7:38 AM
Anonymous said...: Whoopie!! Finally! Can't wait.

Divya; January 15, 2008 at 9:39 AM
Unknown said...: Hey, All the very best for your BIG DAY tom !! I have been a regular reader of your blog and i really like it. Eagerly waiting for the Bazaar ;); January 15, 2008 at 10:02 AM
Selya said...: How exciting! I wish you all the best!!!:); January 15, 2008 at 12:15 PM
Vineeta said...: FANTASTIC! Hope it all goes well! All the best!; January 15, 2008 at 12:47 PM
Anonymous said...: It's so great, nice job! I'm really impressed Bhavna.
Can't wait to look again.
All the best with this~ Robyn; January 16, 2008 at 2:14 AM
Miranda J said...: Lovely! Congratulations! Found you through The Happy Living Blog!

Whitney Johnson
www.daretodream.typepad.com; January 16, 2008 at 6:05 AM
delhidreams said...: hey cheers!

all the best for the bazaar bhavna

i've a special request to make
cud u tell me a place in delhi where i could find the most-beautiful-ear-rings for dee, her birthday is quite near and she loves ear rings and the more abstract the better

waiting for ur reply on, delhidreams at gmail
thanks in advance

and i hope u get that license soon!; January 16, 2008 at 5:43 PM
Bhavna Bhatnagar said...: Thanks Melissa! Prepping now for the official opening of the bazaar tomorrow! :)

Good to hear from you Christine! Hope you like the collection in the bazaar :); January 16, 2008 at 9:49 PM
Bhavna Bhatnagar said...: Dhanyawad Vini for all your morale support!

Thanks Robyn! Need the good luck right now! :); January 16, 2008 at 9:50 PM
Bhavna Bhatnagar said...: Hello Gee! hope you have made your pick from the bazaar already! :-)

Hi P! I know...I read your excellent post on the wedding :-) ...hope your rest of the trip went off well too!; January 16, 2008 at 10:01 PM
Bhavna Bhatnagar said...: Hello PurpleHome! Thanks for dropping in the note :-)...hope to hear from you again

Thanks Selya :)

Welcome Whitney :-)..and thank you! :-) hope to hear from you again; January 16, 2008 at 10:04 PM
Bhavna Bhatnagar said...: Hey Adi! How are you? The email is coming right your way! :); January 16, 2008 at 10:05 PM