This is what experienced Etsy sellers have said about what NOT to do when just getting started:
- Don't buy shipping supplies at retail (I just got my U-Line shipping catalog)
- Have great pictures - they can always get better
- Bookkeeping
- Do not waste money on etsy showcases
- List more items (New) instead of renew them
- Don't underprice
- Only accept custom orders if they fit into your own collection
- Don't use Etsy as your only venture, try to sell on fairs and shows too
- Download Etsy hacks (I did - they are great - get yours at www.etsyhacks.com)
- Try to answer the question: "Why would anyone buy from me"
- Be specific in the item description (I probably need to work on this one)
- USPS pick up service if your orders are getting out of hand (Yeah, I am not there yet)
- Be prepared for Xmas! (How exciting)
- Manage your inventory (This is hard when you have no idea what and how much people are going to buy from you)
- PayPal shipping - (So far I have only don't the Click-N-Ship with USPS and it works great!)
- Moo Cards (don't even know what that is)
- Join a etsy team... (still on my to do list)
Some great TIPS!! I am trying all I can - all I am missing is the sales I am looking for.
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