Who uses ETSY??

15 years ago

Etsy is a neat site. There is a bunch of stuff. I'm thinking of putting stuff up myself but am wondering if a lot of people do? My son introduced me to the website. He bought a shirt from a store on there that he's obsessed with. I too found a sewing supply store there that had a lot of good notions and tools.

This is what my kid likes:

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5856885

This is what I like:

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5832472

Are people really on this site? Is it easy to set up and sell?

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honeysuckleridge
15 years ago
I love it!!! It's a lot of work...and I've never sold anything there...but I buy at least one thing a week from there.
I LOVE IT!!!

good luck!!
ginger
oddie
15 years ago
I have a etsy shop, havent sold a thing, just about ready to give up myself, maybe my type of crafts just are not what people are looking for. ginger I cant beleive that you have not sold any of your beautiful jewerly!!! care to share your store name with us, tried finding your shop with no luck, miss seeing your beautiful crafts.
oddie
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All I can say is WOW, I literally got goose bumps reading through the responses and I appreciate every single one. Thank you. In regards to the check, to the shop owner's credit, she told me when she was having issues with the fabric that she was going to wait to cash the check until I was satisfied. But when she told me she was canceling the order, I lost trust and put a stop payment. She was supposed to return it with the fabric but didn't so there you go, it could have been worse right? Even though it's an upsetting experience, I don't want to assume she was intentionally being dishonest, my gut tells me she's just trying to provide herself with part time work doing something she enjoys and there was no malice or ill intent. After all, she didn't cash my check and she DID at least replace 4 yards of the printed fabric. What she doesn't understand is that because she canceled the order, she's responsible for returning ALL of the materials I sent her even if that means rebuying them. Etsy concured and I'm going to let them do their thing; hopefully, she will see things differently once they've spoken with her. I really hesitated to post about this because you never know how a thread will morph but I'm glad I did. I still think the concept behind Etsy is really an awesome idea and it provides opportunities that wouldn't normally be attainable for a lot of people, it's sad that a few bad apples have soured it.
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FlamingO in AR
15 years ago
I have an Etsy shop and sell something about once a week or so. I also got a large order from a lady who has a shop in WV so that worked out well for me. I sell condiment wallets, cell phone purses, camera cases, coasters, etc. I sold one faerie, and a couple of special orders. It's fun, I like Etsy a lot. I've also purchased a few wonderful things there.

I had the best time setting up my shop and making my banner. I use the name FlossieBlossoms.
sjarz
15 years ago
I had a little shop but didn't sell anything so I closed it up.
I like that it costs 20 cents to list something and it can stay on there for 4 months.
When I wanted to close my shop I owed them 60 cents, you can't pay your bill unless it's over a dollar - I emailed them to tell them I would like to pay them the 60 cents I owe them - they emailed back and said to not worry about paying it.
Ebay would never do that...lol.
There was quite a big write up about Etsy and the sellers in Mary Engelbreicht's Home Companion this month, so that may increase the viewing public.
Suzan J
scarlett2001
15 years ago
Have not tried to sell anything but I bought a beautiful watch with a band made of old silver spoons - the quality was good and it cost a fraction of what I have seen other places.
honeysuckleridge
15 years ago
awww oddie you are too kind. There is so much competition there in the jewelry department unless you are listing something new every night you can't compete. I just don't have the time to list something new and keep making new.

I'm crazy enough to have accepted 5 invitations within a 6 week stretch in October/November...my fingers are already numb..lol

Thank you again!!
ginger
njtomboy
15 years ago
Hi Ginger... did you leave us? I miss you. Some one was asking about you a couple weeks ago...

NJT
honeysuckleridge
15 years ago
Hi NJ...since the change out over there I only visit every once in a while, not too often.
The person looking for me was part of my old MSN group, I'm no longer affiliated with, but I'm sorry to say my name is still attached to...anyway...she found me.
Thank you!! It's so good to see you!!!

ginger
njtomboy
15 years ago
Well I am glad to have found you..

There was also a poster who was making jewelry and I replied that her piece reminded me of you. I gave her the link to your personal pages.

She was thrilled I would compare you two.... She is just a beginner.. but she portrayed an elegance not usually seen in jewelry designs.. like I SEE in yours!

Anywho I would love to keep in touch... even if it's here and there... Note my blog.. and let me know if you have one as well... So we can check up on each other from time to time.

NJT

Here is a link that might be useful: A day in my life as a tomboy...
Deb_from_Pa
15 years ago
I have a myspace, but never have timme to do much with it, since i bought my restaurant....it is how i keep in touch with some family members now since I am working about 16 hrs a day, most of the time 7 days a week. I also have my own crafting board, but dont keep many ppl on it. I like to be able to keep up with that, and do manage to check it out about twice a day......it is slow right now anyway with summer here and now wwith ppl getting started on getting ready for back to school!
Thanks for sharing
I am anxious to go to etsy to see if I can find any cricut cartridges. I want to decorate my huge windows in the next couple of weeks with back to school theme

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