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Please Give me some Etsy selling/shop tips?
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Dec 26 2011, 10:46 pm - by RegretReila


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Please give me some tips On Using Etsy to sell my items.
This will be the first time opening shop, but not the first time selling my home made Items.
One of the items I will be selling is generally delicate, as in the items will break off is handled roughly...So do you have any tips on shipping it,etc?
Tip or what not to dos?
Any shop name suggestions?
I make Jewelry boxes, loli hats, and Hair clips if that helps(I don't want to reveal my items just yet.. ;D)
I already have a few Ideas
Beauty In negetive Spaces.
Cutesie Blues or
CuteZee Blues.


Denial Is A Lie Over A Desire.
Dec 26 2011, 11:05 pm - Replied by: Eevee


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For shipping delicate things make sure you always use a box. Wrap with bubble wrap and have the box filled with packing peanuts. I've shipped some things with long thin parts that could easily snap but this method worked. You can put a fragile sticker on it but who knows if anyone pays attention to that haha.

The thing I find with etsy is things seem so overpriced so I usually don't buy anything from there. I haven't used it to sell things so I can't give too much comment.

Cutsie Blues is pretty cute...sie hehe. Can't wait to see your shop.



Dec 26 2011, 11:07 pm - Replied by: neko_carnival


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if its something that breaks REALLY easyly wrap it up in bubble wrap and send it in a box. it'll be a bit more expensive though.

everything else i use cheap envelopes from the UPS store

also set your shipping rates before you put your shop up (i havent i have to run to the store tomorrow haha

and have a signifigant amount of items to put up for sale (another thing i havent done...)

As our predessasors said, Miracle is Dead.
Dec 27 2011, 1:42 am - Replied by: ameliecafe


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I'm not an expert, but here's some advice about photos. ^__^


Put some thought into where you photograph your items. 

Think of it as a mini photoshoot ^^ You don't need a fancy place to take good photos. It's very easy to set up a nice photoshoot location~ 


I usually take photos for my shop beside my bedroom window, where my dresser is. My shop sells cute-theme items, so I cover the top of the dresser with a cute, but not busy fabric. 


Then get "props" that match your theme. I use things like doilies, my snowglobe, a teacup (not all at the same time) to create an interesting backdrop. These are not the focus of your photos -- obviously that should be the item you are selling! -- but they create an atmosphere. Don't let an ugly background detract from your awesome items! I never understand why some people on etsy shoot their items on their old tables/towels/very unmatching construction paper. :/ 


Shoot in natural light.

You can shoot pretty much any time as long as the sun is up. I've even shot just an hour or two before sunset and got good pics. I just had to post-process them afterwards, to make them brighter. Items look better in natural light than overhead lights or lamps.


Use http://www.picnik.com/app to process your photos.

You can adjust the size, contrast, exposure, etc of your photos very easily here. You can also add your shop's name to your photos. Photoshop is overkill for this kind of thing! 


♥ Take multiple shots of each item. 

From different viewpoints, as well. Etsy gives you 4 photo slots for each item, so use as many of them as you can. Taking multiple shots will also give you more to choose from later. Not all of your shots will turn out right, so it's good to have extras. 


♥ Learn when to use the macro function of your camera.

Use it when you are shooting close to the item. The picture will be a lot clearer. When shooting from farther away, turn off the macro! Otherwise the photo will be fuzzy. 


You don't need a fancy camera.

A point and shoot digital camera is fine. :)


Here's some examples of photos I've shot for my etsy shop:


Hope this helps! 

http://poupeegirlsnap.tumblr.com/
Dec 27 2011, 10:13 am - Replied by: RegretReila


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ameliecafe wrote:

I'm not an expert, but here's some advice about photos. ^__^


Put some thought into where you photograph your items. 

Think of it as a mini photoshoot ^^ You don't need a fancy place to take good photos. It's very easy to set up a nice photoshoot location~ 


I usually take photos for my shop beside my bedroom window, where my dresser is. My shop sells cute-theme items, so I cover the top of the dresser with a cute, but not busy fabric. 


Then get "props" that match your theme. I use things like doilies, my snowglobe, a teacup (not all at the same time) to create an interesting backdrop. These are not the focus of your photos -- obviously that should be the item you are selling! -- but they create an atmosphere. Don't let an ugly background detract from your awesome items! I never understand why some people on etsy shoot their items on their old tables/towels/very unmatching construction paper. :/ 


Shoot in natural light.

You can shoot pretty much any time as long as the sun is up. I've even shot just an hour or two before sunset and got good pics. I just had to post-process them afterwards, to make them brighter. Items look better in natural light than overhead lights or lamps.


Use http://www.picnik.com/app to process your photos.

You can adjust the size, contrast, exposure, etc of your photos very easily here. You can also add your shop's name to your photos. Photoshop is overkill for this kind of thing! 


♥ Take multiple shots of each item. 

From different viewpoints, as well. Etsy gives you 4 photo slots for each item, so use as many of them as you can. Taking multiple shots will also give you more to choose from later. Not all of your shots will turn out right, so it's good to have extras. 


♥ Learn when to use the macro function of your camera.

Use it when you are shooting close to the item. The picture will be a lot clearer. When shooting from farther away, turn off the macro! Otherwise the photo will be fuzzy. 


You don't need a fancy camera.

A point and shoot digital camera is fine. :)


Here's some examples of photos I've shot for my etsy shop:


Hope this helps! 


ahhh Thank you~~. The photoshot ideas are very helpful!

Denial Is A Lie Over A Desire.
Dec 27 2011, 11:41 am - Replied by: RozeMaiden


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^ That is great advice!

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