So....I think some people need to look at my etsy shop!!!

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Permalink Reply by Heather on August 17, 2007 at 6:23pm

Well I'm not doing much better in the sales department but I do love the items you are selling in your shop. I will get some items for my daughter for christmas. I know that doesn't help you right now but I have nothing but good to say about your shop. Very cute items. I know I couldn't make them.

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Permalink Reply by Ivey Handcrafted on August 18, 2007 at 6:41am

Thanks Heather - I appreciate your kind words! XOXO

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Permalink Reply by Planet Lime on August 18, 2007 at 7:32am

Hi, your shop looks great, great pics and descriptions. Maybe it just takes time? I have sort of given up on my Etsy shop for now as I too, sell more through friends and it takes so much effort to update the shop.. I have heard that a secret to success with Etsy is to update regularly. So if you have a heaps of pieces to put up you space them out over several days. Best of luck and your work looks great!

cheers

Planet Lime

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Permalink Reply by Ivey Handcrafted on August 18, 2007 at 7:51am

Thanks so much - I keep hearing that about updating regularly.....I am going to have to try that! I appreciate your kind words! Gosh I am loving Indiepublic! XOXO

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Permalink Reply by naomi searl on August 18, 2007 at 9:45am

Things are slow for me as well Ivey. Don't get to discouraged your items are lovely and sweet. It's only a matter of time.

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Permalink Reply by Ivey Handcrafted on August 18, 2007 at 9:59am

Thanks Naomi - I just need to keep getting my name out there! XOXO

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Permalink Reply by naomi searl on August 18, 2007 at 10:22am

It'll happen.

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Permalink Reply by Krista Queeney on August 18, 2007 at 3:58pm

Hi Tobi,
I am reading your discussions. I have to say I have sold more on my own by showing people my work than on Etsy. I am always wearing a piece of jewelry and when people comment on it I can mention that I make them. Keep pieces for sale in your car and hand out lots of cards. I love your etsy shop and plan on buying at some point for Christmas. I hope you enjoy your weekend!

Krista (kristaskiln)

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Permalink Reply by Ivey Handcrafted on August 18, 2007 at 4:37pm

Thanks Krista - Ironically I was at the mall today and someone wanted to know where I got my hairclip! Made me feel great!!! Thanks for all your advice - I appreciate you! XOXO

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Permalink Reply by Dani Perry on September 5, 2007 at 7:33pm

Your shop is super cute and I actually just made a sale last weekend to someone who is going to use the items as a stocking stuffer so Christmas shopping is coming!!

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Permalink Reply by Ivey Handcrafted on September 6, 2007 at 6:19am

Good to know! Thanks for the heads up...

it is exciting!

XOXO

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Permalink Reply by IndieAdmin on September 5, 2007 at 9:11pm

Hi Ivey, I took a look at your shop and there are a few things I think I can mention on my other blog (Cuteable). Hopefully that will give you a little boost.

As far as getting sales is concerned, I've heard that at least in the beginning most of your customers will be people you know directly, unless you get lucky and are mentioned on a major site or something similar.

In other words, work your existing connections both online and offline, and perhaps start channeling some of your non-local friends and relatives to your Etsy shop to buy. The best word of mouth initially comes from people who know you intimately, I've found.

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