Need opinions about Etsy's usefulness
05-22-2011, 04:48 PM
#31
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Originally Posted by zipit
I have made purchases on Etsy but it was a seller known to me. Now that she has her cart up and running on her site, I purhcase there.
05-22-2011, 05:04 PM
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I have bought a few items from Etsy...very unique items...found by typing in what I am looking for in the search box...my favorite item is a silver necklace I got when I typed in blue sunflower...and I have gotten so many compliments on it....a one of a kind piece. Also can get craft supplies in bulk at a good price. I keep thinking of starting up an etsy account, but I know it takes a lot of work, and time, and that seems to be something I just don't have enough of working full time. Maybe someday.
05-22-2011, 05:09 PM
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Excellent topic. I have purchased fabric and labels on Etsy. I didn't find them more costly. The labels are very hard to find so if I paid a little extra, it's okay. I am like many here thinking of opening my Etsy shop, the amount of work to do it discourages me. I have also looked at BigCartel where you can list 5 items free and then it's a monthly fee. Artfire runs a similar program. I would be selling my quilted gift items.
05-22-2011, 05:51 PM
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Originally Posted by quilting.addict
Originally Posted by zipit
I have made purchases on Etsy but it was a seller known to me. Now that she has her cart up and running on her site, I purhcase there.
05-23-2011, 03:01 AM
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I don't really look at Ebay and Etsy as being the same. To me Ebay is like a giant yard sale, I buy a lot of supplies there, but I've also been ripped off. When I want something unique, I go to Etsy, the people there are wonderful (so far). I have bought some supplies there, but sometimes the prices are too high for what I want.
05-23-2011, 03:16 AM
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I like to look at Etsy for inspiration only. Find it hard to navigate (overwhelming # of responses to search request). If I don't "heart" something, I can't ever find it again. Think it's a good idea but not user friendly at all. Have only bought one item there.
05-23-2011, 04:04 AM
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I have bought a few quilting type items. All went well, and received the product quickly too. Like eBay, it is the feedbacks on the seller you look for. I am tending to be more caustous for some reason on both eBay and etsy ... will not even LOOk at Craigslist.
Just my own thought tho
Julie
Just my own thought tho
Julie
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