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HeathersHeartfeltStitches
True Blue Farmgirl
440 Posts
Heather
Lancaster
OH
USA
440 Posts |
 Posted - May 09 2008 : 08:31:31 AM
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I just got a call, the Craft store here that I have some of my Stitcheries in is Closing their doors, I have to pick up my stuff by 1 pm today.
Would you add these items to your Etsy site and let them sit till sold or would you call around to see if any other Craft Stores are taking new clients?
I'm torn because of this recession that everyone's talking about and no one's buying.
Heart of Ohio Chapter Member
My Etsy.com Storehttp://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5531954
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Back Home Again
True Blue Farmgirl
584 Posts
Audrey
Albuquerque
New Mexico
USA
584 Posts |
Posted - May 09 2008 : 08:43:05 AM
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Heather,
If your things on Etsy have been selling well I'd say "Go For It." You won't have to give the store a percentage....However...If things have been selling really well in the Craft Store I would see if there is another in the area that you can put your work in.... But......I think generally if you can sell on your own it certainly is to your advantage don't you think?? From my experiences I prefer to sell on my own and hope to have my own etsy site up soon! Sorry to hear the store is closing their doors.....seems to be a prob like that everywhere.
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KYgurlsrbest
True Blue Farmgirl
4853 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4853 Posts |
Posted - May 09 2008 : 10:03:47 AM
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Heather, I'm sorry to hear that...I would use your Etsy, or you know, this season is hopping with farm festivals and craft shows. Maybe think of opening a booth at one and selling your wares.
Good luck to you--I know for sure, that even in my "tightest" spots, I always want to buy something handmade versus store bought. There are others out there just like me!!!
Farmgirl Sister #80, thanks to a very special farmgirl from the Bluegrass..."She was built like a watch, a study in balance ... with a neck and head so refined, like a drawing by DaVinci"...
NY Newsday sportswriter Bill Nack describing filly, Ruffian.
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HeathersHeartfeltStitches
True Blue Farmgirl
440 Posts
Heather
Lancaster
OH
USA
440 Posts |
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farmgirl blessings
True Blue Farmgirl
777 Posts
Lea
TN
777 Posts |
Posted - May 11 2008 : 10:34:09 PM
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So sorry to hear that the shop closed its doors. Seems to happening all over right now. But your work is lovely. Don't give up! Just keep on being creative and enjoying yourself, things are going to get better! Smiles
Blessings, Lea
www.farmhouseblessings.blogspot.com
www.farmhouseblessings.etsy.com
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