Need opinions about Etsy's usefulness
05-23-2011, 06:30 AM
#61
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Originally Posted by jaciqltznok
Originally Posted by Rettie V.Grama
No, but I had an account there and they didn't follow through on their policy, but they surely did want their subscription money every month.
I have been on Etsy for years and have never paid a subscription fee?
I only pay when I sell something or list something..that is all....
05-23-2011, 06:57 AM
#63
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Originally Posted by quilting.addict
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?
05-23-2011, 09:31 AM
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I bought one item on etsy and the item didn't come for three weeks so I tried to contact the seller and no answer so I finally threatened to report them to etsy and ebay and only then did I get a response and the item finally arrived 2 weeks later - don't know if this was an isolated incident but I am not happy with etsy
05-23-2011, 09:33 AM
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Myself and my daughter both have things listed on Etsy. I make coloring bookbags and have sold about 25 of them. Cost to list is pretty cheap. My DD has sold about $600 worth of crochet baby hats and diapers covers at about $20. per item since Nov, 2010. Theses are both for personal use and photo props. She has also bought crochet patterns for vendors on etsy. I have bought both from Craig's and ebay. each one has a different purpose. Craig's list you can see item if you but locally. Ebay you may get cheaper if you win bid but it is often not returnable and you must pay postage. Etsy seems to monitor vendors closely and item may be more easily returned. If you watch expensive items you will see that they are selling!
05-23-2011, 09:34 AM
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I was thinking about putting some needlefelted dolls on Etsy, but after looking at the other needlefelted items listed I changed my mind. The quality and prices are all over the place.
05-23-2011, 09:39 AM
#69
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Originally Posted by Lakeview Quilting
I sell and buy on Etsy with no issues. Have not tried EBay since I heard they have a ton of fees for sellers.
05-23-2011, 09:56 AM
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Originally Posted by mayday
Originally Posted by Lakeview Quilting
I sell and buy on Etsy with no issues. Have not tried EBay since I heard they have a ton of fees for sellers.
This is where you would start to educate yourself about selling on etsy:
http://www.etsy.com/sell?ref=so_sell
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