Jokerjen Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 I was wondering how many people used Etsy and what kind of results they get from it?I see it is super cheap to list, but even that can add up if you don't sell anything..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 Contact Z ( thecandlespastore ) and GrumpyGirl ... those two come to mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crafty1 Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 i have an etsy store and to me sales a up when i am active in the forums. i have had a few customers buy from me on etsy and for some reason their last order have been from my site directly. all in all i feel it is a good place to sell. also, many crafters use it as their primary website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicky_CO Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 There are quite a few of us here that sell on Etsy. It does seem the more active you are on their boards the better you sell. My sales are down right now and that is mainly do to the fact I just plain do not have time to promote myself on the boards right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luci Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 I don't sell on etsy, but I BUY! Just this past week I purchased from 2 separate etsy sellers and found their links on a forum. I'm trying to restrain myself from making a 3rd order from a baked goods seller that I wasn't looking for--found her on a forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simplyorganic Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 I've been selling on Etsy for about 3 months now and personally I like it! The prices are cheap to list and it seems like more and more people are buying from it. So far i've done good with sales, from people I do know and don't know. Im using it as a leadway to open my own site, first see how good i do on etsy then upgrade to a website. I think it's good for people to try it out and see what they make of it for themselves. Sinc it doesn't have a montly fee (but what you use in posting your piture and in your sales) it's good b/c if you like it you keep going and if you don't then shut your account down!But I must say if you don't advertise and let people know it does hurt your sales....So when you do it, LET THE WORLD KNOW!!!! Trust me it helps!Like get in forums and chats and blogs and on etsy teams!Best wishes if you try it i'm sure you'll do well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jokerjen Posted July 21, 2008 Author Share Posted July 21, 2008 Once I get some stock made..I think I will give it a try..can't hurt right?Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtybirdsoaps Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 I have had pretty good luck on ETSY but Im closing my shop for a while so I havent been listing, and havent been in the forums so I havent really had any sales.I will also recommend silkfair.com I only have a few items on there since I joined right before I decided to close shop, but its free to list items which is always a plus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valleygrls98 Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 I use to it has been a while though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichelleOH Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 I do;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DosGardenias23 Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 I have a shop on Etsy. It's been great for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolphin146 Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 I also have an etsy shop and I love it. Sales are slow right now but I have a big show to get ready for in october so I don't mind the slow time. In time I hope to move from etsy to my own site. Regina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tizimarezie Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 I'm on Etsy, also. Been there since March '07. Sales are very slow right now but I'm not promoting much right now, either. I also like buying things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ring of Fire Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 I buy there sometimes. I have had some gorgeous homemade cards made. It's getting awfully crowded though and unless you are on the message boards promoting yourself every day, you can easily get lost in the shuffle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebcandles Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 I have an etsy shop but havent sold much. I've revamped the page so hopefully it will increase sales. I sell more on my online store and wholesale account. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jokerjen Posted July 25, 2008 Author Share Posted July 25, 2008 I have an etsy shop but havent sold much. I've revamped the page so hopefully it will increase sales. I sell more on my online store and wholesale account.Hey Carmen!! How are you? Long time........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecandlespastore Posted July 26, 2008 Share Posted July 26, 2008 I like Etsy, really got into it fall of last year, although I have had my account since Feb 06. The cool thing about the $.20 that it costs to list is that your item can stay on Etsy for 4 months before it expires. You do have to self promote but that is easily done. I jazz up my store once or twice a month with a new banner and avatar, rotate my features, network with others in the forums, etc.Join some teams (both locally and glogally,) get yourself on ning, flickr, etc and get a blog going. Get a mailing list going where you can offer coupons, discounts, latest items, etc. Success will not happen overnight, but it will happen if its meant to be:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennie Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 If you were to choose between etsy and silkfair which one do you think is the better choice to sell on. Just trying to decide which one to go with would like you input. thanks:cheesy2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinipela Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 I have TWO stores on Etsy, one for crafts, one for soaps. I like it so far. Eventually I'd like to have my own website, but not any time soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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