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quilting.addict 05-22-2011 10:59 AM

Hi, if you have an Etsy site, or if you have bought supplies or items from Etsy, I would love to hear from you. Do you think it's a good source of supplies (patterns/instructions) for quilters? Have you had a good experience buying from Etsy dealers?

craftybear 05-22-2011 11:02 AM

I have never purchased anything from Etsy but I like to go and see what is for sale. I get in trouble when I visit online shops buy way to much. rofl rofl

luvspaper 05-22-2011 11:10 AM

Honestly I have looked but never bought fabric or supplies. Mostly because I can find the same (and more) through individual websites that are more "open" and give more idea of who/where you are buying from.

I have bought finished craft items though.

hobbykat1955 05-22-2011 11:27 AM

I have bought and sold on Esty...Personally I think you find better deals on ebay...price wise even with bidding. Esty is only "Buy It"...I think most overpriced. It's even hard to sell there because there are so many trying. I sell much more on ebay.

Krystyna 05-22-2011 11:30 AM

I find Etsy to be too confusing. I buy tons of fabric and thread at eBay, however.

QuiltE 05-22-2011 11:36 AM

I've looked at Etsy, and that's all.

A question I will throw in is ....
What are the differences, pros/cons in using eBay, Etsy, CraigsList, and the apparent plethora of online shopping methods?

From both a vendor and buyer perspective.

dunster 05-22-2011 11:51 AM

I have looked at etsy, but never bought anything there. I find it difficult to find what I'm looking for on etsy. I buy from ebay frequently, and I have purchased vintage sewing machines (nothing else) from craigslist.

TonnieLoree 05-22-2011 11:54 AM

I've never seen anything yet on Etsy that I wanted to buy. I haven't been signed up there very long though.

arkansasquilter123 05-22-2011 12:00 PM

I have gotten a lot of fabric on etsy. I get good deals and the sellers are always willing to work with me in the amounts/combinations that I want.

Lakeview Quilting 05-22-2011 12:03 PM

I sell and buy on Etsy with no issues. Have not tried EBay since I heard they have a ton of fees for sellers.


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