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Forrester Farm
True Blue Farmgirl

703 Posts

Ann
Belmont MI
USA
703 Posts

Posted - Nov 15 2008 :  07:18:35 AM  Show Profile
As I'm setting up shop myself, wondering what kind of advice you might give regarding shop policies, shipping, payments, etc.

All advice is welcome! Thanks in advance!

Ann
Forrester Farm
www.forresterfarm.com

country lawyer
True Blue Farmgirl

1022 Posts



1022 Posts

Posted - Nov 15 2008 :  07:31:08 AM  Show Profile
No advice here. Just Congratulations on setting up the shop! Can't wait to see it...
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Forrester Farm
True Blue Farmgirl

703 Posts

Ann
Belmont MI
USA
703 Posts

Posted - Nov 15 2008 :  09:19:42 AM  Show Profile
Thanks country lawyer! I have to remember that I can edit later - just need to get the products up!

Ann
Forrester Farm
www.forresterfarm.com
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MuslinBunnies
True Blue Farmgirl

113 Posts

Tina
Franklin NH
USA
113 Posts

Posted - Nov 15 2008 :  11:22:57 AM  Show Profile
I don't have any advice, but I have been meaning to ask similar questions about Etsy. I'd like to set up my own Etsy store, but I have many questions and my husband-to-be is very hesitant to let me use the credit card to set it up because of fears about using it online. He's also afraid that we will spend money to put things up in the store and not sell enough to make it worth it.

Congratulations on your store! I'd love to take a look.

Tina

My Website: http://muslinbunnies.tripod.com/
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl

11381 Posts

Jenny
middle of Utah
USA
11381 Posts

Posted - Nov 15 2008 :  1:20:54 PM  Show Profile
I think it makes a huge difference to offer paypal..and I recomend it for sure. I was hesitant..but you do get alot more sales and I have never had a minute's problem. Congrats on your new shop!
Etsy is really inexpensive to list things at...20 cents per item to list and it stays up for 6 months before relisting if it dosn't sell.

Jenny in Utah
Proud Farmgirl sister #24
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
http://www.auntjennysworld.blogspot.com/ visit my little online shop at www.auntjenny.etsy.com
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Forrester Farm
True Blue Farmgirl

703 Posts

Ann
Belmont MI
USA
703 Posts

Posted - Nov 15 2008 :  1:24:32 PM  Show Profile
Thank you so much for the feedback. I am set up with paypal. I was debating about checks. Have you ever had a problem with that? I accept them locally when I do shows, but wasn't sure about thru this. Shipping is the other question, but I think that I'll get that figured out as I go. So far: www.forresterfarm.etsy.com. More yet to come. I'll get there :)!

Ann
Forrester Farm
www.forresterfarm.com
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Tina Michelle
True Blue Farmgirl

6948 Posts

Tina
sunshine state FL
USA
6948 Posts

Posted - Nov 15 2008 :  2:16:57 PM  Show Profile
sellers that offer the check option put in the store policy : if paying by check..item will be shipped as soon as your check clears (x amount of days)
Good luck with your new shop!

~Seize the Day! Live, Love, Laugh~
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you can also check out my etsy shops at:http://GardenGooseGifts.etsy.com
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oldfashioned girl
True Blue Farmgirl

2391 Posts

monica
oatman az
USA
2391 Posts

Posted - Nov 16 2008 :  7:36:15 PM  Show Profile
Ann, congrats on your new etsy shop! My advice would be to make your sure your return policy is clear! I only accept paypal, but I have taken checks from some of the ladies on MJF!

Monica
farmgirls rule!

www.justducky48.etsy.com
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Ga Girl
True Blue Farmgirl

2355 Posts

Karen
Meansville Ga.
USA
2355 Posts

Posted - Nov 17 2008 :  04:57:26 AM  Show Profile
Congrats on your new shop. I just opened my shop as well but I did learn one thing from ebay that I put on my policys is that I am not resonsible for damages once mailed if they do not purchase insurance. Just something to think about. Good luck. Karen

Create in me a pure heart,O God and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Psalms 51:10 http://farmgirlingastyle.blogspot.com/
www.KKJD1.etsy.com
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Forrester Farm
True Blue Farmgirl

703 Posts

Ann
Belmont MI
USA
703 Posts

Posted - Nov 17 2008 :  09:58:34 AM  Show Profile
New question. Would love your feedback on lighting of the photos. When you take your own photos, do you add extra light? Wondering if I should re-shoot and post. I've added some new items today. See what you think and thanks in advance for feedback on this issue!

Ann
Forrester Farm
www.forresterfarm.com
www.forresterfarm.etsy.com
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