Finally, I’ve started an Etsy shop… I once sold mom’s made socks on eBay and that was way easier than sell on Etsy… but someone suggested Etsy for handmade things, so Etsy it will be!
The main reason for Etsy shop was my moms handknitted 100% wool socks that are natural and warm. But I also want to sell some digital “stuff” for kids.
I end up (actually this was the first and the only name that came into my mind) calling our shop: FamilyBizzBuzz.
I would say that shop isn’t “open” yet! There are only a few items shared. I’m working on it! I found myself asking questions “is it worth it?”. But then again – I never tried an Etsy shop… so why not!
Work in progress!
Ilze
UPDATE: Changed logo thanks to the blog. Didn’t like how it looked into square “Featured Image”. So, now it’s square 🙂
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Good luck with your shop! Hopefully it will soon be up so we can have a peek!
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Thank you, dear Leya! I will work on that! I hope it will be “ready” in two weeks 🙂
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Fantastic idea! Best of luck!
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Thank you, Anna!
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Congratulations on getting the shop going. Wishing you success with it. Great name; now you really are giing to be a ‘busy bee’!
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Thank you, Dimi! I don’t know where the time flies! It’s Sunday! Already! I changed the logo a bit…everywhere is square… so logo will be square 🙂
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Good luck with the shop. Don’t forget to sell direct from your blog as well, we have found that we get more sales that way, a very personal touch and most people have Paypal nowadays so its easy enough to get paid, cutting out the middle mad so to speak.
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I have to think about that! Cause last time I’ve checked I needed a business plan to sell in my blog…
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Just take a look at our page, people just get in touch via the blog and email. It doesn’t need to be complicated, just let people know you are selling, you have a captive audience after all 🙂
https://winkos.wordpress.com/soaps-autumn-2016/
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Good idea! 🙂
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Congrats an wishing you success and fun!
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Best wish ever, Jodi! Cause FUN is what I’m looking for 🙂
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I wish you all the luck in the world!
Those socks look wonderfully warm!
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Thank you! They are hand knitted by my mom from natural sheep’s wool. I guess I would need luck cause market is full of wool socks for pennies 🙂
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In US dollars, it showed $37!
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Yes, and it might be pricey even for USA 😀
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A nice pair of wool socks here is $5-15.
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Hand knitted?
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Doubtfully 😂
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Never heard such word! But I understand it perfectly! 😀
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Hi! Thanks for stopping by my blog and liking my post the benefits of disconnecting on weekends. I am enjoying my visit to your world. I am also an old Ebay seller with more than 1000 positive feedbacks. Never tried Etsy for selling although I have bought there. That worked well. Best of luck with your venture!
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Thank you, Tony! I’m buying on Ebay and considering selling there too…. but I need time, now I have to be with my girls who are ill…
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I used to buy tons on Ebay, but Amazon won me away. Amazon seems faster and cheaper in most instances. I also like the buyer comments on Amazon. Hope you girls feel better.
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Amazon isn’t option if you live in Latvia 🙂 Then you are lucky to get something from ebay ;). Actually they are getting worth :(.. but I hope “body” react soon and everything will be fine!!!
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Looking forward to the opening. Good luck Ilze ! 🙂
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Thank you! Now it’s postponed. See the last blog post.
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Etsy does have it’s perks 🙂 I do think it’s a bit better for handmade stuff than eBay as it is especially meant for crafters. Good luck with your shop!
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Thank you! I’m having fun and will see 🙂
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Your mom’s socks are awesome, and your Etsy shop is very well designed. I wish you the best of luck with it, dear Ilze!
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Thank you! I hope it will bring joy 🙂
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My pleasure! 😻
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Wow! You are just so energetic! Good luck with your Etsy shop. I know you will be a huge success. Especially if yous tart selling your specialty cards.
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🙂 Thank you! I want to have fun and would be happy if it will be successful! 🙂
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Best wishes Ilze, they are beautiful!!! My brother sells his pottery on Etsy and is doing pretty good after a slow start. I’m thinking of selling my jewelry on Etsy too, I’ll be watching you to see how you do it:)
Kind regards, Carolyn
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Thank you! Carolyn, that is a wonderful idea, you must sell your jewelry!! Ilze
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really nice..best of luck in your endeavours!
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Thank you!
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Congrats for your shop! I have an etsy shop too. Come visit my page! 100% handmade in italy jewelry! Thanks and good luck! https://www.etsy.com/it/shop/AtmosfereJewelry
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