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princesspatches
True Blue Farmgirl

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arttie
iron mountain michigan
USA
431 Posts

Posted - Oct 05 2009 :  3:51:42 PM  Show Profile
I have been trying to find a way to sell my quilts, and handmade items. I was planning on having a big fall "Quilt Sale" in my yard this fall........long story short.......I am moving off my busy street into a smaller, quieter neighborhood(YAAAAAHHHHHHH)

So what I am wondering is. Is an Etsy store worth the time and money? Are you really selling your items? My items are very reasonably priced. I simply do them for fun and would like to make a little mad money from them.

Any advice??????
Thanks a bunch
Arttie

Ga Girl
True Blue Farmgirl

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Karen
Meansville Ga.
USA
2355 Posts

Posted - Oct 05 2009 :  4:09:17 PM  Show Profile
Arttie,
I love etsy , it took me awhile to start seling things but Ive sold 55 items and have been selling a little over a year. You might also want to check into artfire.com that will give you 2 different places to look at selling you can compare prices as far as listings and ect... Anyways I hope that helps. What ever you decide let us know Id love to see them. Blessings,Karen

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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl

13055 Posts


Louisiana/Texas
USA
13055 Posts

Posted - Oct 10 2009 :  5:27:41 PM  Show Profile
What is the difference between an etsy shop or ebay? I find looking at the etsy places are much nicer. But, I'm new at this stuff. I would love to try my hand at this etsy thing, but it really looks like alot of involvement just with the computer. The computer and I don't get along too good. LOL
Marly

"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross
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Maryjane Lee
True Blue Farmgirl

2195 Posts

Maryjane
CA
USA
2195 Posts

Posted - Oct 15 2009 :  12:52:40 PM  Show Profile
YES! It is worth it and you will make money! Etsy is getting to be very popular and I love it so much I have 2 little shops! Martha Stewart even has artisans from Esty come on her show and teach! Women just like you and me! Good luck! Let me know if you open a shop!!!!

Hugs!
Maryjane Lee
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MagnoliaWhisper
True Blue Farmgirl

2817 Posts

Heather
Haysville Kansas
USA
2817 Posts

Posted - Oct 15 2009 :  8:23:42 PM  Show Profile
In my opinion it's cheaper to sell on Etsy (for you the seller). Also more people on Etsy are looking for handmade things that aren't as "cheap" as they are on ebay.


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Robin1974
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52 Posts

Robin
Flower Mound Texas
USA
52 Posts

Posted - Oct 19 2009 :  11:44:16 AM  Show Profile  Send Robin1974 a Yahoo! Message
Oh I agree Arttie, Etsy is wonderful. As far as the computer aspect, its pretty simple. Its very guided and there are help articles everywhere. There is also a forum where you can ask questions. I've been on for almost a year and love love love it!
We've sold close to 100 items now and my husband even opened his own shop!
Good Luck!
Robin

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gr8tfulmom
True Blue Farmgirl

143 Posts

Sarah
South Haven MI
143 Posts

Posted - Oct 25 2009 :  07:31:42 AM  Show Profile
Etsy is really user friendly and cheap too!

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