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Do you sell on Etsy? Tell me about it....

coffeebreak @coffeebreak (17797) • United States 16 Jan 13

I make quilts and want to try to sell them. Anyone one here sell on Etsy? Can you tell me your experience and thoughts about your store?

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Lots of custom orders

Rocketj1 @rocketj1 (6955) • United States 3 Jul 12

It seems that no one wants to purchase anything "as is" in my etsy shop anymore. While I don't mind doing custom orders, it sure would be nice to just sell what has already been stitched. I'm spending a lot of time in...

Can we sell crafts on craigslist?

pmbhuntress09 @pmbhuntress09 (1608) • United States 17 Aug 10

I was wondering if we can sell crafts through craigs list. This may be something that I can try around my area, but I have never seen people doing it before. I was wondering if anyone in here had tried to do it before?

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Has anyone sold their crafts at crafts shows or flea markets?

oscarbartoni @oscarbartoni (2581) • United States 11 Nov 09

I have been selling my crafts at pow wows with pretty good results but now that the pow wow season is over for now I am going to be going to crafts fairs and flea markets. Have you sold at either craft shows or flea markets and...

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Selling Crafts.

coach7172 @coach7172 (43) • United States 13 Sep 09

Hi everyone! I am pretty new here, and from what I have read, it sounds like a lot of you really enjoy making your own crafts, either for gifts or to sell. I also really enjoy making things, and was wondering if anyone had any...

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For those who sell their crafts...

Sillychick @Sillychick (3275) • United States 15 May 09

at craft fairs and on sites like Etsy, do you do it on the books? Are you an actual business and collect sales tax? Is it ok to sell your things if you are not on the books? How do you do it?

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ATTN: ALL CRAFTERS Who want to Sell Their Items

crochetkid @crochetkid (351) • United States 4 May 09

Hello all mylot crafters! I came across this brand new auction site with a twist. I want to mention here because so many of us want to try selling our crafts. This auction only has a couple listings at the moment (it just opened...

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Craft Books

crochetkid @crochetkid (351) • United States 17 Feb 09

Right now I am really having to pinch the pennies like so many others. I have a craft room that is just loaded. I am clearing out some of my craft books that I don't use, duplicates, and such. I have a list of items that are for...

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Crafters need to stick together & I found a new one!

crochetkid @crochetkid (351) • United States 15 Feb 09

I've been browsing discussions for awhile now and I've noticed that alot of us crafters want to know how to sell they're items. This is a hard task, ebay's fee's are way to high, and we all know we rarely get paid for the time we...

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earning online with homemade items

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Do you sell your arts and crafts on etsy.com?

explorations @explorations (1712) • United States 15 Jan 09

I started an etsy shop a few years ago and did well towards the end of having my store open. It took a long time to get sales, and it was very frustrating trying to promote my work (and find time to make it!). I haven't updated my...

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Etsy.com

Connie @connierebel (1557) • United States 6 Jan 09

I've been reading some posts about this website recently, and I was wondering if it is a good idea to sell crafts here. Do I have to have a regular craft business, or can I just sell a few handmade items that I've done in the...

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New online site to sell your handmade creations...

creationsbyrobin @creationsbyrobin (3071) • United States 1 Dec 08

Between my J-O-B and keeping my inventory up for my online shop and craft shows, I haven't been able to stop in the crafting threads too much. I know I mentioned opening a new shop on another site (stretching my already low...

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For those that have two Etsy stores....

kymommy72 @kymommy72 (588) • United States 6 Nov 08

how is that working out for you? I have joined Etsy with two names. One I planned to use for my everyday type of crafts and the other for children's items that I make. With all the talk about promote, promote, promote, I am...

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selling homemade crafts?!?

wickikitty @wickikitty (532) • United States 16 Sep 08

Does anyone do this? I was thinking about doing some crafts and when I get good at them selling them for some extra income. Does anyone do this or have any advice for this kind of thing? I don't know if I should look into local...

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Etsy-- Maximize Your Potential With 3 Daily/Every Other Day Steps

creationsbyrobin @creationsbyrobin (3071) • United States 2 Sep 08

Hopefully a few of the experienced Etsy sellers will chime-in with a couple of suggestions. Now that we've chatted about the importance of pictures, backgrounds, using your macro and touched on using descriptive words in the...

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Would you...

bethyboo @bethyboo (399) • United States 14 Jan 08

buy a baby Valentine outfit that said something like "My first Valentines" or "Cutest Little Valentine" for a baby or any other holiday outfit? The reason why I'm asking is because after I posted a discussion about a New Years...

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Selling knitted goods online - Suggestions?

wyrdsister @wyrdsister (584) • Canada 14 Aug 07

I've been an avid knitter (and crocheter) for many years now, and I have sold my items at art festivals and at a local boutique. Now I'm interested in selling my items online and I am looking for suggestions. Has anyone here on...

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How have you done at craft fairs?

scarywhitegirl @scarywhitegirl (2766) • United States 7 Aug 07

For those of you who have sold at craft fairs, how do you typically do? Do you break even, make a huge profit, or lose money? A bunch of women from Etsy and I just had a double booth at one of the local markets here, where they...

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Juried shows?

maildumpster @maildumpster (3815) • United States 11 Jul 07

What is a juried show? I have only been into crafting to sell for a year. I have gone the route of craft and street fairs. I have never done a juried craft show cause I have NO idea what it is. I would be so happy to have some...

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Some advice please

maildumpster @maildumpster (3815) • United States 11 Jul 07

As some of you know I have a website that is just sitting there. I don't advertise it or anything cause it needs a HUGE overhaul!! I was thinking of doing Ebay to sell my crafts but it seems so complicated that I have never...

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