Why Some Just Made Scents Products Are Only Available at Tradeshows
If you’ve ever come to one of my markets and said, “I didn’t see this one on your website!” — you’re not alone.
Some products at Just Made Scents are intentionally sold only at in-person events, and there’s a good reason for that.
Actually, several reasons, including making sure the right products are matched with the right experience. Let me explain.
1. Some products simply perform better when customers can see, touch, and smell them
A few of my specialty items are highly sensory — their value shows up when you hold them in your hands, feel the texture, compare the scents, or see the real-life color and finish.
Online photos can’t capture the sparkle some of our products contain nor can the exact scent profile of a complex fragrance be determined.
These are the kinds of products where you really need the in-person moment for it to make sense. Markets allow that.
2. Some items are limited-run — too small to list, but too special not to share
Every now and then, I create something in tiny batches:
A unique fragrance I’m testing
A reimagined version of a customer favorite
A special mold or design I only poured a handful of
A pet item or body-care item not meant for mass availability
These aren’t large enough to justify full photography, listing time, SEO setup, labeling templates, and inventory management on the site. But they are special enough to bring to the people who show up in person.
It’s my way of offering something exclusive — a little treasure for the folks who support local markets and choose handmade.
3. Some products aren’t practical to ship
A few items just don’t travel well:
Delicate embeds
Specialty wax blends
Highly scented items that need proper protection from high temperatures of transportation vehicles.
At a tradeshow, I can hand it to you knowing it’s exactly as intended — no melting, no cracking, no crushed packaging, no shipping drama and answer any questions you may have.
4. In-person exclusives make markets fun and worth attending
Part of the magic of tradeshows and local markets is discovery.
People love walking up to the Just Made Scents booth and finding something they’ve never seen online.
Offering exclusive items:
Creates excitement
Rewards loyal repeat customers
Encourages people to shop local
Builds genuine relationships
Keeps creativity alive on my end
There’s a sense of tradition in this — makers have always offered special items at fairs, festivals, and markets. It’s part of the craft.
5. Some products are stepping stones — testing before launching online
Markets are where I learn what people truly love.
If something sells out fast, I know it’s worth scaling and listing online.
If it doesn’t resonate, I’ve saved time, resources, and website clutter.
Testing in person lets me:
Adjust fragrance strength/ Refine packaging
Improve the formula/Decide if something belongs in the permanent line
Customers at markets help shape the future of Just Made Scents — often without even realizing it.
Final Thought
I love offering online shopping because it makes Just Made Scents accessible to anyone, anywhere. But tradeshows hold a different kind of charm — they allow me to share specialty items that would lose their magic, freshness, or practicality if pushed into mass online listings.
So if you ever see something at a show that isn’t on the website… just know:
It’s not a mistake — it’s intentional, thoughtful, and made with the same care that goes into everything I create.
And if you really want one of those special pieces?
Just ask. If the batch allows it, I’ll always try to make room for you.
