Selling & Buying on Etsy - YorkieTalk.com Forums

sweetheartsok · 01-21-2008, 08:19 AM

Just wondering if any of you have experience with buying and selling on Etsy? Do your things sell? I know the cost to sell on Etsy is amazing compareds to Ebay.

Thanks!

BubblPopElectrc · 01-21-2008, 08:24 AM

I love Etsy! A lot of the things are so original and awesome. I've bought things but never sold anything before. I've never had a problem.

Nikki+2 · 01-21-2008, 08:33 AM

Another Etsy fan here. Cant help with the selling side though.

grayxie · 01-21-2008, 10:07 AM

I have bought on etsy, and had no problems. I have a friend who is a sells paper goods, she said it was pretty easy setting up an account. Her etsy business is steady, maybe a few items a week, but she also got some wholesale business.

Bonnie's Mom · 01-21-2008, 10:52 AM

I had never heard of it until yesterday. My sil sells some of her things on there.

cataholic · 01-21-2008, 10:52 AM

I have never heard of this site either. I am going to check it out now.

Jenn218 · 01-21-2008, 10:53 AM

I've never heard of it either until today when I looked at a person's stuff she was selling!

How does it work?

BubblPopElectrc · 01-21-2008, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Jenn218

I've never heard of it either until today when I looked at a person's stuff she was selling!

How does it work?

People list things they have made (sometimes things slip by or people list vintage knick-knocks, clothing, etc.) and you can buy them. It's like eBay (ratings, categories, etc.) minus the bidding.

I've bought a couple of neat things there. The prices are often great!

grayxie · 01-21-2008, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by cataholic

I have never heard of this site either. I am going to check it out now.

Be careful, if your into that stuff you can spend hours just clicking away on each page.

red98vett · 01-21-2008, 02:35 PM

My SIL swears by it - she's always tried to get me to put up the Labels and Cards I do but I always forget or just don't have the time ...she thinks it's way better than Ebay

AngelWorks · 01-21-2008, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by grayxie

Be careful, if your into that stuff you can spend hours just clicking away on each page.

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livingdustmops · 01-21-2008, 05:21 PM

I am a contributor to Best Friends and I have also signed up for their weekly blogs regarding No More Homeless Pets. This weeks daily discussion will be on Etsy. I hope this is the same website you all are talking about.

This week with No More Homeless Pets:

Jan 21-25

Learn more about donating or fundraising to help animals; join Michele Glick, founder of an online fundraising team of crafters called Etsy for Animals (etsyforanimals.etsy.com). This week is for anyone who enjoys or makes handcrafted items…and has a soft spot for rescued animals!

You’re invited to participate throughout the week by posting your comments and questions at http://network.bestfriends.org/Blogs/Detail.aspx?b=1679

Introduction from Michele Glick:

I would like to introduce you to Etsy for Animals: Artists Helping Animals. We are over 340 artists and craftspeople who love and help animals. Many of us give part of our profits to animal charities and/or rescue animals. Our website is: http://etsyforanimals.com. Our "Etsy for Animals Shop: 100% to the Animals" gives all of its profits to the Etsy for Animals Charity of the Month at http://etsyforanimals.etsy.com. ; Our blog is http://etsyforanimals.blogspot.com We welcome any seller on Etsy.com ("Your place to buy & sell all things handmade") who loves animals, and we accept donations of handmade goods/vintage/supplies to sell in our shop.

This week, I'll answer your questions such as, "My group has some volunteers who are fantastic at making art and/or crafts! How can they sell their handmade goods to benefit our nonprofit?" or, "I love animals and want to support artisans and animals. How do I make sure my purchase will help animals?" or, "I'm an artisan and I'd like to donate one of my handmade items for the animals—what are my options?" Please join me for a fun week of fundraising!

Bio for Michele Glick:

Michele is a vegan artist from California, currently living and teaching art in Israel. She has a BFA in Painting and an MAT in Art Education from the Rhode Island School of Design. She paints and draws images of animals, to express and share her love for nature and all living things. She also loves to create jewelry from vintage and found pieces, turning them into something new, wearable, and beautiful. She has an online shop where she offers her paintings, cards, prints, jewelry, and more at mvegan5.etsy.com (10% goes to help animals).

Shadow · 01-21-2008, 05:44 PM

I have bought on Etsy and love looking at the crafty things,and I have spent hours.

grayxie · 01-21-2008, 05:50 PM

I think one of the YT vendors sells on etsy, can't remember exactly who though.

Nikki+2 · 01-21-2008, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by livingdustmops

I am a contributor to Best Friends and I have also signed up for their weekly blogs regarding No More Homeless Pets. This weeks daily discussion will be on Etsy. I hope this is the same website you all are talking about.

This week with No More Homeless Pets:

Jan 21-25

Learn more about donating or fundraising to help animals; join Michele Glick, founder of an online fundraising team of crafters called Etsy for Animals (etsyforanimals.etsy.com). This week is for anyone who enjoys or makes handcrafted items…and has a soft spot for rescued animals!

You’re invited to participate throughout the week by posting your comments and questions at http://network.bestfriends.org/Blogs/Detail.aspx?b=1679

Introduction from Michele Glick:

I would like to introduce you to Etsy for Animals: Artists Helping Animals. We are over 340 artists and craftspeople who love and help animals. Many of us give part of our profits to animal charities and/or rescue animals. Our website is: http://etsyforanimals.com. Our "Etsy for Animals Shop: 100% to the Animals" gives all of its profits to the Etsy for Animals Charity of the Month at http://etsyforanimals.etsy.com. ; Our blog is http://etsyforanimals.blogspot.com We welcome any seller on Etsy.com ("Your place to buy & sell all things handmade") who loves animals, and we accept donations of handmade goods/vintage/supplies to sell in our shop.

This week, I'll answer your questions such as, "My group has some volunteers who are fantastic at making art and/or crafts! How can they sell their handmade goods to benefit our nonprofit?" or, "I love animals and want to support artisans and animals. How do I make sure my purchase will help animals?" or, "I'm an artisan and I'd like to donate one of my handmade items for the animals—what are my options?" Please join me for a fun week of fundraising!

Bio for Michele Glick:

Michele is a vegan artist from California, currently living and teaching art in Israel. She has a BFA in Painting and an MAT in Art Education from the Rhode Island School of Design. She paints and draws images of animals, to express and share her love for nature and all living things. She also loves to create jewelry from vintage and found pieces, turning them into something new, wearable, and beautiful. She has an online shop where she offers her paintings, cards, prints, jewelry, and more at mvegan5.etsy.com (10% goes to help animals).

That is so cool! I'm definitely going to look into that. Thanks for the information!

01-21-2008, 08:19 AM	#1
sweetheartsok YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Ontario,Canada Posts: 626	Selling & Buying on Etsy Just wondering if any of you have experience with buying and selling on Etsy? Do your things sell? I know the cost to sell on Etsy is amazing compareds to Ebay. Thanks! __________________ ~Mary~ Mommy to Mindy 1 Years Old and Bear I Years Old "Proud Member of the Little Gentlemen's Club "

01-21-2008, 08:24 AM	#2
BubblPopElectrc Kyle Plus 3 Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 6,929	I love Etsy! A lot of the things are so original and awesome. I've bought things but never sold anything before. I've never had a problem. __________________ Kyle (me), Britney, Brooklyn, and Coral

01-21-2008, 08:33 AM	#3
Nikki+2 I heart Sugar Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 7,373	Another Etsy fan here. Cant help with the selling side though. __________________ "If you have men who will exclude any of God’s creatures from the shelter of compassion and pity, you will have men who will deal likewise with their fellow men." — St. Francis of Assisi, 1181-1226

01-21-2008, 10:07 AM	#4
grayxie Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Dresher, PA Posts: 2,779	I have bought on etsy, and had no problems. I have a friend who is a sells paper goods, she said it was pretty easy setting up an account. Her etsy business is steady, maybe a few items a week, but she also got some wholesale business. __________________ Teapots = Happiness GraycieChipHarley Fakes Are Never In Fashion

01-21-2008, 10:52 AM	#5
Bonnie's Mom Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: South Carolina Posts: 2,419	I had never heard of it until yesterday. My sil sells some of her things on there. __________________ Bonnie's Mom SSLS SouthernCheesestraws.etsy.com <------ Please visit my site

01-21-2008, 10:52 AM	#6
cataholic Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Va Posts: 1,322	I have never heard of this site either. I am going to check it out now. __________________ Tina, Momma to Fritzel, Darla, Kasey, Max, Blackie, : http://www.dogster.com/dogs/463494 Member of The Crazy ClubMember of The Little Gentlemen's Club

01-21-2008, 10:53 AM	#7
Jenn218 Mojo, LilyGrace & Me Donating Member Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: cuddling with my babies<3 Posts: 17,329	I've never heard of it either until today when I looked at a person's stuff she was selling! How does it work? __________________ Hi I'm Jenn Mom to..... Mojo,LilyGrace & DD Kate RIP Mojo FOREVER in our hearts!

01-21-2008, 02:35 PM	#10
red98vett Yorkie Kisses are the Best! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Houston TX Posts: 33,590 Blog Entries: 1	My SIL swears by it - she's always tried to get me to put up the Labels and Cards I do but I always forget or just don't have the time ...she thinks it's way better than Ebay __________________ Villette, Chanel & Cheri www.DesignsByVillette.net Custom Address Labels and Note Cards using YOUR Photos! Just Click HERE!

01-21-2008, 05:21 PM	#12
livingdustmops Princess Poop A Lot Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 6,728	I am a contributor to Best Friends and I have also signed up for their weekly blogs regarding No More Homeless Pets. This weeks daily discussion will be on Etsy. I hope this is the same website you all are talking about. This week with No More Homeless Pets: Jan 21-25 Learn more about donating or fundraising to help animals; join Michele Glick, founder of an online fundraising team of crafters called Etsy for Animals (etsyforanimals.etsy.com). This week is for anyone who enjoys or makes handcrafted items…and has a soft spot for rescued animals! You’re invited to participate throughout the week by posting your comments and questions at http://network.bestfriends.org/Blogs/Detail.aspx?b=1679 Introduction from Michele Glick: I would like to introduce you to Etsy for Animals: Artists Helping Animals. We are over 340 artists and craftspeople who love and help animals. Many of us give part of our profits to animal charities and/or rescue animals. Our website is: http://etsyforanimals.com. Our "Etsy for Animals Shop: 100% to the Animals" gives all of its profits to the Etsy for Animals Charity of the Month at http://etsyforanimals.etsy.com. ; Our blog is http://etsyforanimals.blogspot.com We welcome any seller on Etsy.com ("Your place to buy & sell all things handmade") who loves animals, and we accept donations of handmade goods/vintage/supplies to sell in our shop. This week, I'll answer your questions such as, "My group has some volunteers who are fantastic at making art and/or crafts! How can they sell their handmade goods to benefit our nonprofit?" or, "I love animals and want to support artisans and animals. How do I make sure my purchase will help animals?" or, "I'm an artisan and I'd like to donate one of my handmade items for the animals—what are my options?" Please join me for a fun week of fundraising! Bio for Michele Glick: Michele is a vegan artist from California, currently living and teaching art in Israel. She has a BFA in Painting and an MAT in Art Education from the Rhode Island School of Design. She paints and draws images of animals, to express and share her love for nature and all living things. She also loves to create jewelry from vintage and found pieces, turning them into something new, wearable, and beautiful. She has an online shop where she offers her paintings, cards, prints, jewelry, and more at mvegan5.etsy.com (10% goes to help animals). __________________ Cindy & The Rescued Gang Puppies Are Not Products!

01-21-2008, 05:44 PM	#13
Shadow No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: California Posts: 5,368	I have bought on Etsy and love looking at the crafty things,and I have spent hours. Last edited by Shadow; 01-21-2008 at 05:45 PM.

01-21-2008, 05:50 PM	#14
grayxie Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Dresher, PA Posts: 2,779	I think one of the YT vendors sells on etsy, can't remember exactly who though. __________________ Teapots = Happiness GraycieChipHarley Fakes Are Never In Fashion