I thought my Etsy shop would go gangbusters since I am selling fabric that I didn't pay as much for. My prices are low compared to new fabric, but the buyer still has to want or need the fabrics I offer.
My thoughts were that I might not be able to keep enough fabric around to keep a shop open...however, that has not been a problem. I have a shed with boxes waiting to be listed....one person can only do so much in a day.
There are advantages of starting with a place like Etsy or Ebay because you learn a lot about yourself and the how to's of online selling without some of the risk.