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yorkiegirl83 · 03-08-2008, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by SladesMommy

I've looked at Etsy a few times, but I always have a difficult time finding stuff. THe search function doesn't seem very user friendly. I think martha stewart may own stock in Etsy, b/c shes always talking about it on her show now!

I know Martha Stewart finds a lot of her guests on Etsy, which I think is so cool.

I really love Etsy more than Ebay lately, but it's for different things.

Judy in Waco · 03-08-2008, 11:42 AM

I had no idea that Martha Stewart supported Etsy, I just found out about it from a friend who sells there.

The search feature is difficult to use. It's hard to narrow down your search, but I LOVE the timemachine2 feature. You can look at everything that has just been listed. It scrolls through at the speed you choose and you don't have to click anything, just watch until you see something that interests you. Then, you click it and it opens in another window. It is very cool!

Judy in Waco · 03-08-2008, 11:43 AM

Or you can set the timemachine2 to what's just sold and see what the current buying trends are.

chattiesmom · 03-08-2008, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by myriamha

Hello,

I never bought or sold anything on ebay before, for those of you who used ebay to sell how did it go ? Do people actually buy from ebay ?

Thanks

I have never sold anything on ebay, but I sure do buy my fair share. For a while it seemed like hubby and I were having a contest to see who could get the most packages in one day. I think I won when 5 ebay purchases arrived in a single day. Ron has yet to top that one

Judy in Waco · 03-08-2008, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by chattiesmom

I have never sold anything on ebay, but I sure do buy my fair share. For a while it seemed like hubby and I were having a contest to see who could get the most packages in one day. I think I won when 5 ebay purchases arrived in a single day. Ron has yet to top that one

LOL!

I bought three things on Ebay the past few days, so I still use Ebay too

mizzwanned · 03-08-2008, 11:53 AM

I sell on ebay sometimes but i hate shipping stuff cause the PO is not that close to me. Also sometimes the shipping comes out more than what i charge, and i end up paying with my own money

myriamha · 03-08-2008, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by SladesMommy

Whats your name on Ebay? I can take a look at your stuff and see if I can give some tips.

myriamh6154 that would be helpful. thanks

SladesMommy · 03-08-2008, 01:31 PM

I only found one item, is that all you have listed?

It definitely hurts that you have 0 feedback. I would suggest buying a few small things so you can get some feedback, then trying to sell again. Also you don't have any shipping listed. Many people wont bid if there is no shipping amount listed, b/c they're afraid the seller (esp since you have 0 feedback) will charge a huge amt for shipping after they bid.

myriamha · 03-08-2008, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by SladesMommy

I only found one item, is that all you have listed?

It definitely hurts that you have 0 feedback. I would suggest buying a few small things so you can get some feedback, then trying to sell again. Also you don't have any shipping listed. Many people wont bid if there is no shipping amount listed, b/c they're afraid the seller (esp since you have 0 feedback) will charge a huge amt for shipping after they bid.

Yea I listed only one item for now. I didnt put a shipping cost because the shipping calculator does not use canada post ...amd i cant just guess how much i will charge for shipping ... and buying stuff gives you ratings? hmmmm have to see if there are a few things i like ..

SladesMommy · 03-08-2008, 01:55 PM

Generally if you buy things and when you get them leave the seller feedback saying the purchase was good, then they will leave you feedback as well.

Does the Canada post office have a website? I know on the US post office website they have a thing where you can estimate shipping to a location, even overseas by entering the weight of the item and where you want it to go.

myriamha · 03-08-2008, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by SladesMommy

Generally if you buy things and when you get them leave the seller feedback saying the purchase was good, then they will leave you feedback as well.

Does the Canada post office have a website? I know on the US post office website they have a thing where you can estimate shipping to a location, even overseas by entering the weight of the item and where you want it to go.

I checked canada post website, you have to enter the zip code where you are shipping to to get a quote ...
Will check ebay to see if there are a few things i can get for Royce .

Judy in Waco · 03-08-2008, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by myriamha

I checked canada post website, you have to enter the zip code where you are shipping to to get a quote ...
Will check ebay to see if there are a few things i can get for Royce .

I'm pretty far from you in central Texas. My zipcode is 76705. You can try that and add a dollar or so just in case. IDK, just an idea.

myriamha · 03-08-2008, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Judy in Waco

I'm pretty far from you in central Texas. My zipcode is 76705. You can try that and add a dollar or so just in case. IDK, just an idea.

The cost is approximately 10 USD ( Small Packet USA Air ) if i ship to texas , and 6 USD ( Small Packet USA Surface )
thank you that gives me a good idea

myriamha · 03-13-2008, 12:34 PM

Is there a way to know on ebay what is selling a lot ?

bchgirl · 03-13-2008, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by myriamha

Is there a way to know on ebay what is selling a lot ?

In mean in broad catagories? No, I don' think so. I always searched specific items...you can sure by current listings or completed listings.

03-08-2008, 11:42 AM	#17
Judy in Waco Gizzy & Kandi spoil me Donating Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Waco, Texas Posts: 8,477	I had no idea that Martha Stewart supported Etsy, I just found out about it from a friend who sells there. The search feature is difficult to use. It's hard to narrow down your search, but I LOVE the timemachine2 feature. You can look at everything that has just been listed. It scrolls through at the speed you choose and you don't have to click anything, just watch until you see something that interests you. Then, you click it and it opens in another window. It is very cool! __________________ The fullness of our heart is expressed in our eyes, in our touch, in what we write, in what we say, in the way we walk, the way we receive, the way we need. -Mother Teresa ( RIP Gizmo 3/9/07-8/18/12)

03-08-2008, 11:43 AM	#18
Judy in Waco Gizzy & Kandi spoil me Donating Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Waco, Texas Posts: 8,477	Or you can set the timemachine2 to what's just sold and see what the current buying trends are. __________________ The fullness of our heart is expressed in our eyes, in our touch, in what we write, in what we say, in the way we walk, the way we receive, the way we need. -Mother Teresa ( RIP Gizmo 3/9/07-8/18/12)

03-08-2008, 11:53 AM	#21
mizzwanned Donating YT 11K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: new york Posts: 14,007 Blog Entries: 2	I sell on ebay sometimes but i hate shipping stuff cause the PO is not that close to me. Also sometimes the shipping comes out more than what i charge, and i end up paying with my own money __________________ Primrose, Teddy..RIP, Livie..RIP, And can never forget my duo Sophie and London, Run in Peace <3

03-08-2008, 01:31 PM	#23
SladesMommy Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: ATX Posts: 4,513	I only found one item, is that all you have listed? It definitely hurts that you have 0 feedback. I would suggest buying a few small things so you can get some feedback, then trying to sell again. Also you don't have any shipping listed. Many people wont bid if there is no shipping amount listed, b/c they're afraid the seller (esp since you have 0 feedback) will charge a huge amt for shipping after they bid. __________________ GIGANTIC DOG CLOTHES SALE!!! <--- CLlCK!

03-08-2008, 01:55 PM	#25
SladesMommy Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: ATX Posts: 4,513	Generally if you buy things and when you get them leave the seller feedback saying the purchase was good, then they will leave you feedback as well. Does the Canada post office have a website? I know on the US post office website they have a thing where you can estimate shipping to a location, even overseas by entering the weight of the item and where you want it to go. __________________ GIGANTIC DOG CLOTHES SALE!!! <--- CLlCK!

03-13-2008, 12:34 PM	#29
myriamha YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 852	Is there a way to know on ebay what is selling a lot ? __________________ Royce's Mum http://www.dogster.com/?270929