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Entrepreneurship:  Does your Etsy store really pay off?  |
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
5216 Posts
Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
5216 Posts |
 Posted - Jul 26 2011 : 06:51:35 AM
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Hi girls,
I'm glad this thread was posted :)
I don't have an etsy shop (yet, working on it ):). From checking out etsy myself I think if one participates in the 'Treasuries" they can get more exposure as well as belonging to various forums and having the shop in the sig line. With anything, what ones puts into something is going to be more beneficial. I think having a blog would help too. Thanks for everyone's thoughts :)
~Sharon
By His Grace, For His Glory
http://merryheartjournal.blogspot.com/ |
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
6722 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
6722 Posts |
Posted - Jul 26 2011 : 07:18:10 AM
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I too have a shop on Etsy and Ebay, and I have found if I do not work it I will not sell anything. Yesterday I finally worked on both shops all day and woke up this morning to find I sold a quilt shop. So, your shops are what you make of them. I will continue to work on mine today listing more treasures.
To be honest I sell more now since I am a Mary Jane Farmgirl as I am able to advertise with my shop addresses on the forum and that helps so much. So, thank you Mary Jane and all my Farmgirl Sisters for your support and sales.
My sales also help pay for my Farmgirl CJ of the month aprons, so I like that:-)
Good Luck everyone and go for it you have nothing to lose and you make new friends as well.
Farmgirl Hugs,
Debbie
www.etsy.com/shop/CollectThisTreasures
http://debbielynnf.blogspot.com
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Acowgirlspirit
Farmgirl in Training
28 Posts
Sue
Lecompte
LA
USA
28 Posts |
Posted - Jul 27 2011 : 4:23:00 PM
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It is my understanding that Ebay is also charging a percentage of your shipping fees! I stopped selling with them a long time ago, just have not had time to set up my etsy shop yet. I need to go peek at everyones shops!
www.triplenickelranch.com
www.acowgirlspirit.com |
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jollyquilter
True Blue Farmgirl
251 Posts
WV
USA
251 Posts |
Posted - Aug 06 2011 : 2:18:36 PM
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Thanks so much for all the kind words about my shop. I have been so busy with the garden I have not even been here to read for a long time it seems.
I am heading out now to take a look at all the shops from the this thread.
[size=1]www.StuffByKim.etsy.com[size=1]
[size=1]http://fiberandflea.blogspot.com[size=1] |
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ladedacreations
True Blue Farmgirl
253 Posts
Sandy
Indian Valley
Idaho
USA
253 Posts |
Posted - Aug 07 2011 : 12:19:21 PM
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I did an ebay store for about a year for my switchplate covers. The monthley store fees along with the final fees ate me up so I went to etsy. yes they sells can come and go but the listing costs are so low that I list and forget about them. I have found that for exposure it works to list or relist one item a day. That gets you on the front page a little more often.. I always seem to pick up a sell after I list something. Yes, getting your name out helps as well. Put a link in your MJ correspondence in the forums and in the body of any emails you send. I dont do facebook or blog but heard this is great as well. It is easy to set up so go for it!!!
http://www.etsy.com/shop/ladedacreations Filled to the brim with my handmade paper, vintage treasures & clothing, photography, naturally grown seeds and unique jewelry and hair pieces created from cast off vintage pieces and old silverware. Be sure to check out my comical Woo Hoo Sister pins for all of you mid lifers!
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http://www.etsy.com/shop/againstthegrain13 is my other shop dedicated to my extreme rustic switch plate covers. If you are a lover of natural wood, you are sure to enjoy these!
Everything I create is done so with solar power using mainly salvaged, recycled and up cycled items.
“For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also”. Mathew 6:21
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countrynmore
True Blue Farmgirl
1975 Posts
Sharon
CA
USA
1975 Posts |
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lovingewe
True Blue Farmgirl
212 Posts
marlyn-neleh
norwood
Ontario
Canada
212 Posts |
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countrynmore
True Blue Farmgirl
1975 Posts
Sharon
CA
USA
1975 Posts |
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jollyquilter
True Blue Farmgirl
251 Posts
WV
USA
251 Posts |
Posted - Aug 18 2011 : 07:15:22 AM
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Please rememeber ladies that July and August is folks spending on vacations and back to school. My dh was in sales for 27 years and he always reminds me that the sales will come again.
Lets just get our shops full and be ready.
www.StuffByKim.etsy.com
http://fiberandflea.blogspot.com |
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countrynmore
True Blue Farmgirl
1975 Posts
Sharon
CA
USA
1975 Posts |
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jollyquilter
True Blue Farmgirl
251 Posts
WV
USA
251 Posts |
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ladedacreations
True Blue Farmgirl
253 Posts
Sandy
Indian Valley
Idaho
USA
253 Posts |
Posted - Sep 13 2011 : 6:51:23 PM
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starting to see a few things well. Mainly some of my jewelry that I have had displayed for quite some time. Yea!! Now I can make some more!
http://www.etsy.com/shop/ladedacreations Filled to the brim with my handmade paper, vintage treasures & clothing, photography, naturally grown seeds and unique jewelry and hair pieces created from cast off vintage pieces and old silverware. Be sure to check out my comical Woo Hoo Sister pins for all of you mid lifers!
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http://www.etsy.com/shop/againstthegrain13 is my other shop dedicated to my extreme rustic switch plate covers. If you are a lover of natural wood, you are sure to enjoy these!
Everything I create is done so with solar power using mainly salvaged, recycled and up cycled items.
“For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also”. Mathew 6:21
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Bensgrandma
True Blue Farmgirl
227 Posts
Alexis
White Oak
PA
USA
227 Posts |
Posted - Sep 14 2011 : 05:04:39 AM
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You need to join the SCFGTeam - it is for Etsy and Sunshine girls, if you havent done so already. It is a great group and they are super at promotion. The leaders are really on the ball.
The other nice thing is it is a place where I can shop for items and know the sales are farmgirls. You don't have to search for items.
Alexis
http://www.etsy.com/shop/HugsandStitches
http://www.etsy.com/shop/ACharmingExperience |
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IdahoShamrock
True Blue Farmgirl
161 Posts
Kathy
Hayden
Idaho
USA
161 Posts |
Posted - Sep 14 2011 : 06:01:53 AM
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Wow, you ladies have cool shops! I found sales slacked off during the summer and I was ok with that since I would rather be at the beach or in the garden anyway...
I joined the SCFG team on Etsy. Made up of farmgirls. The leaders are on the ball and friendly too.
Looking forward to seeing more of your wares!
Farmgirl #2125
www.dustbincards.etsy.com |
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bobbinrobin
True Blue Farmgirl
590 Posts
Sharon
Newman Lake
WA
USA
590 Posts |
Posted - Sep 14 2011 : 06:19:42 AM
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Can you link me to the SCFG team on etsy? I haven't done too badly on etsy selling a mix of vintage and supplies in one shop, and handmades in another. September has been bad for me so far but hoping it will pick up soon. Would love to get it together with other farmgirls so that we can help each other.
How beautiful a day can be when kindness touches it. -G. Elliston
www.sharnymcclarny.etsy.com
www.bobbinrobin.etsy.com
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IdahoShamrock
True Blue Farmgirl
161 Posts
Kathy
Hayden
Idaho
USA
161 Posts |
Posted - Sep 14 2011 : 06:54:10 AM
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Hi Sharon, If you go to my Etsy shop, http://www.dustbincards.etsy.com and click on my profile, it shows the teams I belong to. YOu may have to click to expand to show more, if it is not readily visible. Looking forward to having you as a teammate!
AND...we are neighbors in a farmgirl kind of way! I live north of Hayden, just south of Silverwood, in Idaho. I am planning on making a pilgrimage to Wheelers to find peaches to can this week. Then out to Carvers to pick corn to freeze.
Farmgirl #2125
www.dustbincards.etsy.com |
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blackfell_farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
96 Posts
Casey
Chandler
AZ
USA
96 Posts |
Posted - Sep 21 2011 : 11:39:36 AM
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Wow!! I am soo impressed with all you ladies! I had not heard of Etsy until I became a sisterhood member. I am one of those who just didn't realize she was a farmgirl until during college and from college went straight to the office without a clear idea of what or who I was/wanted. So seeing all of this chatter is REALLY inspirational! Thanks Ladies!!
PS So what I am getting is this: I need a blog (or two), I need to advertise myself and my wares, and then look into something like etsy when I think I am ready to start sellin? Does that about cover it? :)
blackfell_farmgirl
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ladedacreations
True Blue Farmgirl
253 Posts
Sandy
Indian Valley
Idaho
USA
253 Posts |
Posted - Sep 21 2011 : 6:18:18 PM
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Etsy is so low cost to list your items I would not wait to blog but jump right in. I sold seveal items the first day I was listed as I was seen when I listed. So give it a go and good luck!!!
http://www.etsy.com/shop/ladedacreations Filled to the brim with my handmade paper, vintage treasures & clothing, photography, naturally grown seeds and unique jewelry and hair pieces created from cast off vintage pieces and old silverware. Be sure to check out my comical Woo Hoo Sister pins for all of you mid lifers!
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http://www.etsy.com/shop/againstthegrain13 is my other shop dedicated to my extreme rustic switch plate covers. If you are a lover of natural wood, you are sure to enjoy these!
Everything I create is done so with solar power using mainly salvaged, recycled and up cycled items.
“For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also”. Mathew 6:21
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jollyquilter
True Blue Farmgirl
251 Posts
WV
USA
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IdahoShamrock
True Blue Farmgirl
161 Posts
Kathy
Hayden
Idaho
USA
161 Posts |
Posted - Sep 22 2011 : 11:12:53 AM
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Etsy is so easy! And if you have any questions, you can post them in Etsys' forums and get all kinds of expert advice. I have gotten some great answers there.
I still don't have a blog...but I notice that my local community college is offering a class on beginning blogging for only $39.00 for an evening class. Might have to give that a go.
Oh, and have fun with it!
Farmgirl #2125
www.dustbincards.etsy.com |
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ladedacreations
True Blue Farmgirl
253 Posts
Sandy
Indian Valley
Idaho
USA
253 Posts |
Posted - Sep 22 2011 : 3:20:45 PM
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Kathy your cards are gorgeous! Such creativity! Good for you. This is what I need to do with my handmade paper!
http://www.etsy.com/shop/ladedacreations Filled to the brim with my handmade paper, vintage treasures & clothing, photography, naturally grown seeds and unique jewelry and hair pieces created from cast off vintage pieces and old silverware. Be sure to check out my comical Woo Hoo Sister pins for all of you mid lifers!
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http://www.etsy.com/shop/againstthegrain13 is my other shop dedicated to my extreme rustic switch plate covers. If you are a lover of natural wood, you are sure to enjoy these!
Everything I create is done so with solar power using mainly salvaged, recycled and up cycled items.
“For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also”. Mathew 6:21
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marmieto12
True Blue Farmgirl
213 Posts
laura
utah
USA
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marjean
True Blue Farmgirl
3857 Posts
Marsha
Deltona
FL
USA
3857 Posts |
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marjean
True Blue Farmgirl
3857 Posts
Marsha
Deltona
FL
USA
3857 Posts |
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cheryl keyes
True Blue Farmgirl
468 Posts
cheryl
millinocket
maine
USA
468 Posts |
Posted - Oct 22 2011 : 06:16:39 AM
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| I enjoyed reading all of these helpful tips about etsy too. wont you all go take a look at my vintage shop plumkrazy thanks for taking a look. |
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Does your Etsy store really pay off?
