tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8970061452216126850.post5095739408129432039..comments2023-11-03T15:10:10.536-04:00Comments on HANDMADE BY LORELEI: I learned it from watching YOU!Lorelei Eurtohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17330882921799083271noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8970061452216126850.post-59178027222010270422015-07-06T18:43:31.794-04:002015-07-06T18:43:31.794-04:00in the process of setting up Etsy shop so advice w...in the process of setting up Etsy shop so advice welcome & well noted. Thank you for sharing :-)Miriamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04606212077605454013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8970061452216126850.post-32149912226280338462010-04-07T22:17:20.646-04:002010-04-07T22:17:20.646-04:00These are great tips...I am fairly new to blogging...These are great tips...I am fairly new to blogging and Etsy but have had a successful business with my face to face customers...and it is a whole new learning curve for me...yay for your advice!beth galeshttp://galescc@aol.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8970061452216126850.post-14630550953680941282010-03-20T10:40:10.996-04:002010-03-20T10:40:10.996-04:00Excellent advice! Thanks for sharing it :)Excellent advice! Thanks for sharing it :)Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14388743498656269823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8970061452216126850.post-19451902260199891002010-03-14T20:55:10.445-04:002010-03-14T20:55:10.445-04:00Thanks for the information. I have been wanting to...Thanks for the information. I have been wanting to open an etsy account but never have to sell items but I have bought things and I couldn't agree with you more about communication. Thanks for the tips, you are most gracious to share!Shannon Chomanczukhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06660614054875338541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8970061452216126850.post-20563583322849747692010-03-14T15:14:30.316-04:002010-03-14T15:14:30.316-04:00Never can be enough discussion of how to succeed ...Never can be enough discussion of how to succeed on ETSY !<br />Thank you for this post ! <br />Always remember to say please and thank you <br />and <br />List ,List , and Re-List !!!<br />:) m.e.m.e.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15217631585608187053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8970061452216126850.post-13335811503927838322010-03-14T09:53:51.588-04:002010-03-14T09:53:51.588-04:00Great advise, Lorelei!Great advise, Lorelei!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963424365699253864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8970061452216126850.post-81665329765238758612010-03-11T20:59:19.096-05:002010-03-11T20:59:19.096-05:00This is one of the best entries in a blog I have e...This is one of the best entries in a blog I have ever read. Thanks so much! Jean Yates xoxJean Katherine Baldridgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12497992193034414806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8970061452216126850.post-59404801626958308602009-04-01T12:04:00.000-04:002009-04-01T12:04:00.000-04:00I love etsy, and all the promotional tools they of...I love etsy, and all the promotional tools they offer as being part of the site. I think your tips are wonderfully helpful, Lorelei. Thank you for such an informative post :o)Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00881119365129522798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8970061452216126850.post-27203708476459276162009-04-01T10:56:00.000-04:002009-04-01T10:56:00.000-04:00These are all super great points and I agree with ...These are all super great points and I agree with them 100%! You'd think they would be common sense. :9Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11727749185506199768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8970061452216126850.post-39010666834266768532009-04-01T09:10:00.000-04:002009-04-01T09:10:00.000-04:00Two more things I want to mention!!Do Etsy seller ...Two more things I want to mention!!<BR/>Do Etsy seller not know that they can note in Etsy when they've shipped an item? When you go to into the SOLD section of Etsy, you can click a box that says either Received Payment or SHIPPED. CLICK THE BOX!! Some shoppers, like myself, constantly check this status to see if our purchase shipped! If you don't click the box, I don't know that you've shipped it!<BR/>Secondly, It's always good etiquette to put the shipping date in the Feedback that you leave for buyers. That is another way they know when the item shipped out.Lorelei Eurtohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17330882921799083271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8970061452216126850.post-8907409673707080292009-03-31T18:40:00.000-04:002009-03-31T18:40:00.000-04:00Lorelei: As someone who is thinking about opening ...Lorelei: As someone who is thinking about opening and Etsy shop, I really appreciate these pointers. I was wondering where to find ideas on packaging, business cards, photography, etc. Any other suggestions or ideas would be welcome.Doreenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14547061196358823744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8970061452216126850.post-75065062463755337752009-03-31T17:30:00.000-04:002009-03-31T17:30:00.000-04:00This is a great post! Thanks for sharing your ins...This is a great post! Thanks for sharing your insight! I was debating about starting a blog for a while and I believe this post just helped me make my final decision!BH Bead Creations (Bobbi Horst)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11998815515102704924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8970061452216126850.post-14622712813904594682009-03-31T17:26:00.000-04:002009-03-31T17:26:00.000-04:00lorelei, this is a great post and one that i could...lorelei, this is a great post and one that i could really use since i am so new to etsy and it was with yours and some other very nice bloggers encouragement that i got up and running on etsy. I could use all the help i can get!! thank you, really appreciate your sharing. you have been more than kind to me!sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17429728755732852655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8970061452216126850.post-54526275442066300182009-03-31T13:20:00.000-04:002009-03-31T13:20:00.000-04:00I think you're one of the best for giving credit t...I think you're one of the best for giving credit to suppliers. I am not so organized, so my admiration for you on keeping track of all that information is great!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14228835578643576811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8970061452216126850.post-84799119422203061802009-03-31T11:34:00.000-04:002009-03-31T11:34:00.000-04:00Excellant tips from an excellant seller!Excellant tips from an excellant seller!Rosannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05558023847930439156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8970061452216126850.post-1019729650990320112009-03-31T10:57:00.000-04:002009-03-31T10:57:00.000-04:00Wow...great post and every single one of your poin...Wow...great post and every single one of your points are spot on. I would also add that as a seller, it is very important when sending a piece that it is packaged well. I get so many pieces in that are just rolled in a piece of bubble wrap. Presentation is everything and buyers really appreciate a well wrapped, beautiful package in the mail. I send everything carefully wrapped in tissue paper, in a beautiful organza bag and then in a flat box. I can't tell you how many buyers come back pleased with how they received their piece of jewelry. Lets them know you take pride in what you sell.Alicia @ boylerpfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11494653464202092752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8970061452216126850.post-64615502712889081632009-03-31T10:30:00.000-04:002009-03-31T10:30:00.000-04:00Very good tips Lorelei! I think the communication...Very good tips Lorelei! I think the communication part is very important. I hate when I convo someone on Etsy, and they take over a week to get back to me. By that time, I've moved on. When I sell something or get a convo, I pride myself on responding as fast as possible. Also feedback is very important to me...especially from people who buy my things, and I am surprised how many don't leave feedback. It is appreciated on both ends! I can't think of anything else to add to your list...I think it covers everything important!Lucid Moon Studiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04242760391750163003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8970061452216126850.post-91037357508367589482009-03-31T09:07:00.000-04:002009-03-31T09:07:00.000-04:00Thanks Lorelei as you know I am new to etsy and it...Thanks Lorelei as you know I am new to etsy and it was your blog that motivated me to get my rear in gear. My blog will be up and running soon, and I agree, following a blog and learning about an artists inspiration and process always pulls me to their etsy site.<BR/><BR/>Thanks, Anne (gardanne)Annenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8970061452216126850.post-41916877274760252552009-03-31T08:49:00.000-04:002009-03-31T08:49:00.000-04:00Good one Lorelei! Just a couple of things. I've ha...Good one Lorelei! Just a couple of things. I've had good luck with using daylight bulbs in aluminium clip on light fixtures from Home Depot. I think my whole set up cost less than $15. I also found the light tent disappointing. <BR/><BR/>I think you are spot on with communication being so important. I like to shop on line and I love Esty because I get to shop with a real person not just an anonymous shopping cart. The only thing I would add to communication is to make sure and follow through. I do a lot of custom work. If I'm unable to get something done when I say so, I step up and let my customer know. Most of the time people are understanding. Also, if I say I'm going to ship on Tuesday, I do it. I think this is so important to build trust and confidence and make the shopping experience more than just an anonymous shopping cart.<BR/><BR/>My, my LeAnn is wordy and opinionated.<BR/><BR/>CheersSummersStudiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10250150360701388415noreply@blogger.com