does anyone else 'etsy'?

[handmadeheaven.biz]

does anyone else use etsy.com?

i just thought i'd give etsy another go and see how things fare on there (tried some jewellery aaages ago and not a bite - lots of jewellers but not too many glassies so we'll see). can't hurt for 10p a go. it's quite fun watching the numbers on each listing - it's like a popularity contest! ...no big surprise that the rainbow coasters are in the lead!!

(http://www.handmadeheavendotbiz.etsy.com/)

[Katianne]

Hi - sorry, can't respond to your thread as don't even know what it is? I have seen etsy mentioned a few times and wondered if anyone can explain it to me? Is it a website you have to pay for? I haven't sold any of my mosaics yet due to not really having an outlet. Have thought about ebay but waiting for a 10p listing day to keep down costs so any other ways of selling would be worth looking into. Sorry for invading your thread!

Also, if it is an online shop is it a uk one or USA?

[Beadsage]

It's like an e bay for handcrafted goods. I think it's an acquired taste though - I got a shop and it takes me ages to even find it! I'll have another look when I get time.:pc:

[Apple Tree Crafts]

.....but haven't listed anything to sell yet. I'm just not sure my stuff would sell, not that there is very much competition. I'm very undecided about it.

I read the forums frequently and it's fairly cliquey. But sellers actually post threads saying they've made a sale, yippee, yeehaw, whooppee doo! it's like they are amazed to sell something, which doesn't seem quite right to me.Surely the point is that you expect to sell your craft/art?

I think UK sellers are having a hard time cracking the etsy nut.

Jules

[handmadeheaven.biz]

i've found it pretty slow but it's an extra tool to get your name & products out there. it only costs 20 cents to list each item so it's not making me out of pocket! things are on for 6 months so it's understandable things sit about. i've bought some cool things from it & would like to hope people who buy from me think the same

[Katianne]

I registered last night after having a quick look. I agree it did seem that the crafts on there don't sell in the same way that ebay would, but as its only about 10p to list I may list a few things. Is it like ebay in that there is a set time or does it stay on until someone buys?

[soup4ever]

I registered last night after having a quick look. I agree it did seem that the crafts on there don't sell in the same way that ebay would, but as its only about 10p to list I may list a few things. Is it like ebay in that there is a set time or does it stay on until someone buys?

your listing will stay for 4 months

[ayeyet]

I registered on January but posted my work on first of April
I love hearts and flowers and hope to keep creating & selling

Have a beautiful spring time

ayelet♥

i can't publish my shop here yet....so...
ayeyet.etsy

[Donster]

Ah I knew if I looked around I'd find an etsy thread. :) I was going to ask if many people used it and had much success using it. A friend recommended it to me and I think it's a cool site but I wish you could list in £ as well. I know that puts me off. Was just wondering if people had much success selling on it?

Oh for an English equivalent! :)

[Beadsage]

Ah I knew if I looked around I'd find an etsy thread. :) I was going to ask if many people used it and had much success using it. A friend recommended it to me and I think it's a cool site but I wish you could list in £ as well. I know that puts me off. Was just wondering if people had much success selling on it?

Oh for an English equivalent! :)
So far, the easiest thing would be to put a link to a conversion tool like
http://www.xe.com/

[Donster]

Well it's not so much the listing in dollars, more the fact that I'm guessing it's mostly Americans that use it and with the postage costs you probably can't compete with selling items? Or I could be totally wrong. :sm:

[Beadsage]

Well it's not so much the listing in dollars, more the fact that I'm guessing it's mostly Americans that use it and with the postage costs you probably can't compete with selling items? Or I could be totally wrong. :sm:
Yep.................you could.:D

[Donster]

So does that mean you know that people in other countries do have success with etsy? That's cool to hear. :)

[Beadsage]

It's a global village out there, a lot of us order from the US, europe, japan, thailand, and anywhere else that has what we want! It's usually in US Dollars for payment. :)

[swirlyarts]

I've sent several items that I have sold over to the US so it's not just us buying from the US - the Americans like us too! Unless you have an instant winner product (which all of us want!) then you will have to work hard at getting your name out there as it's such a big market. If you want an Etsy tips thread then let me know and I'll start one - not that I'm an expert but I lurk around the forums on Etsy too (forgive me Mr M!)

[Donster]

I think an "etsy tips thread" could be interesting if you have the time. :) Unfortunately the friend who recommended it to me hadn't actually used it themselves but I looked around the site with interest. A lot of good stuff on there.

[JBJB]

If you want an Etsy tips thread then let me know and I'll start one - (forgive me Mr M!)

Yes please

http://www.clicksmilies.com/s1106/party/party-smiley-027.gif

[swirlyarts]

Right I'll do it tomorrow - bedtime now!! :sleep:

[OGDesigns]

I registered on etsy but havent sold anything yet - i think the way the dollar is against the pound at the minute might put some of buying as it just works out too expensive :(

[deezkatz]

Hia
I've been looking at Etsy as they have some very wierd and wonderful products on there, was thinking for the cost of it possibly advertising on there, may give it a go.
Would defo be interested to see the etsy help thread though.

[candles by lisa]

I've sent several items that I have sold over to the US so it's not just us buying from the US - the Americans like us too! Unless you have an instant winner product (which all of us want!) then you will have to work hard at getting your name out there as it's such a big market. If you want an Etsy tips thread then let me know and I'll start one - not that I'm an expert but I lurk around the forums on Etsy too (forgive me Mr M!)


Me too me too pretty pretty please.

Cheers.

Lisa
:jippie:

[woodtattoos]

I've made three sales on Etsy since I joined. The first buyer was Canadian but visiting family in the UK. The next two were to American customers buying personalised room/house signs.

It's good to have somewhere that does list your work and is cheaper than eBay.

Here's to some more customers soon!!

Si.

[Half-an-acre]

Yes! I have an etsy shop!
i've had it for two weeks and just sold my first two items! i'm thrilled .....I really enjoy the forums there - the whole place is a lot of fun.

[Donster]

Heehee, quite funny reading back this thread as it's an old one before I had given etsy a go. :) I had some concerns but glad I tried as I enjoy it there now. :)

[cloudhopping]

Glad I joined Etsy too - wish I'd joined earlier!