Etsy vs Ebay
06-20-2011, 12:27 PM
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I am thinking abouut listing some things on Etsy. I already have an Ebay store that fairs well, just curious as to what people look for on Etsy? Any thoughts or has anyone had experience? Please, I need opinions..and I love the opinions of the pros on here :)
06-20-2011, 12:36 PM
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Originally Posted by sewhappy_5
I am thinking abouut listing some things on Etsy. I already have an Ebay store that fairs well, just curious as to what people look for on Etsy? Any thoughts or has anyone had experience? Please, I need opinions..and I love the opinions of the pros on here :)
06-20-2011, 12:52 PM
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Ebay probably does get more traffic than Etsy, but Etsy is growing by leaps and bounds. I sold handmade name doilies on Ebay for several years then switched over to Etsy. I like that fact that on Etsy items are a set price and their fees are lower also. I'd say keep your Ebay store and add an Etsy shop. That way you can have the benefits of both!
06-20-2011, 12:57 PM
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The only thing I find with Etsy is that there are so many people selling the same thing it's hard to choose. You can search for one thing and get 75-1?? items come up and they are in no specific order. (End time, price etc...) I have purchased off Etsy before and you can use paypal as well.
06-20-2011, 01:09 PM
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Etsy is more of a boutique, while eBay is a garage sale. PayPal, including the use of credit cards through PayPal, is widely used on Etsy. And while some call it confusing, it really isn't if you explore for a little bit...the same could be said for any large website, even this one.
People come to Etsy looking mostly for handcrafted goods, but they can also find supplies and vintage items for sale. You do have to market your shop to get the full advantage, but the community network makes it very easy and enjoyable.
People come to Etsy looking mostly for handcrafted goods, but they can also find supplies and vintage items for sale. You do have to market your shop to get the full advantage, but the community network makes it very easy and enjoyable.
06-20-2011, 01:30 PM
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[quote=ghostrider]Etsy is more of a boutique, while eBay is a garage sale. PayPal, including the use of credit cards through PayPal, is widely used on Etsy. And while some call it confusing, it really isn't if you explore for a little bit...the same could be said for any large website, even this one.
That is a really good description of the differences between Etsy & Ebay. I have shopped at both, and Etsy is pricier, but more unique items.
That is a really good description of the differences between Etsy & Ebay. I have shopped at both, and Etsy is pricier, but more unique items.
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