Thank you. I am 73 staring to sell my barbies several hundred. I want to help start a college fund for my Great Grands, so I like your video. I am a bit apprehensive.
@@evunee Thank you so much, again. It should be up by the end of next week...have some writing to do and pics, as well. Thank you for your interest Val Sola-Housley
Hey I am to hehehe but don't worry this can be a really good thing for you but don't start now start next year. You know why.... Anyways next year is ganna be a better and more successful time to sell because everyone is ganna be up their feet and are going to start buying things again. Wish you 🍀LUCK🍀
I just opened my Etsy shop a few weeks ago and have 24 sales already! 🥰❤️ so grateful! Thank you for this amazing video! I’m wishing everyone who is inspired to make an Etsy shop is successful and thrives in the new year! ❤️
Hello! This video is almost a year old (when I first started my channel) and I have since made new & improved videos answering your questions on this video & providing more information. See the playlist here for updated info and answers to many of your FAQS about shipping, taxes, business licenses, etc.: ru-vid.com/group/PL8USNoxKDiUPYeQyM3Z70Sjdfi5xDcPQN Thanks so much for watching! 💛
I made my first sale, but I’m so afraid the person won’t like it. I also can’t figure out how to get the money transferred to my bank account and I can’t figure out how to add the tracking number to the order.
What is your store called? I'd love to give it a look! I'm sure they will love it! It's always tough at the beginning, but things will only get better and easier with time. Under your Shop Manager, there is a tab called 'Finances'. From there, choose 'Payment Account' to access your fees and payments. With your first sale, you will probably have to set up what account Etsy will payout to. Then, you can choose how often your payments will be transferred. When you purchase shipping labels, there should be a tracking # on the confirmation page somewhere. Etsy might send it already in the shipping confirmation to the customer, or you can add it in the 'Note to Customer' box when you mark the order as shipped/completed. Hope that helps!
I am definitely what stops myself.....I want everything to be perfect and havent gotten it that way yet, but I am going to just start because I like and use my own products so I know others will. Thanks for this.
Hi, Jayne! I so relate to this. I am a perfectionist (at least to my own standard of what I'd like) and I felt the same way starting out. In my experience, it's much easier to learn / improve / perfect my store once I actually started it! You can do tons of research and prep, but the best way to learn is by doing it! Best of luck to you!
I started my Etsy shop last night. I only posted one listing just as a test run. This weekend I have more supplies coming in so I can post more. Hand made beaded bracelets w/ matching earrings, Charm bracelets w/ matching earrings and lip gloss ( different colors & scents)
You speak super fast and I think that's because you are super enthusiastic about what you do. Loved listening. I am just thinking of opening an Etsy shop and your tips are really helpful. Thank you.
Hi! Thank you so much for saying this and saying it kindly. I do tend to speak fast naturally and more so when I am excited. I filmed this video quite a few months ago and have been working to talk more slowly in videos since then. I wish you the best of luck on your store and I'm so glad you enjoyed this video! Thanks for being here.
I just started an Etsy store! It’s so fun creating these things but (like a lot of the comments are saying) making this first sale is so hard and I feel like I have to underprice my products just to get sales going (since I have 0 right now which probably means 0 credibility😕) I’ve created a Facebook page, Instagram, even advertised it on my personal social media!!
Thank you so so much! The last few days I've been glued to RU-vid trying to study up on everything I need to start an Etsy shop and I thankfully came across your page! I am very glad you went over shipping because I personally feel like that is something I will have to fiddle with because it truly is a big factor for customers and I feel like it can get confusing! I had no idea about the priority mail hack so I am very thankful you added that, thank you again for sharing!
Truly inspiring! I have a question... anyone feel free to comment 😊 how do you manage your time between work, socialising, having your own time, study, uni work and having an small online business? It's been a constant desire and drive to start my own business but just thinking about it makes my mind draw a complete blank of how and where to start and how to balance and manage my time☹ if anyone can provide me some tips, advice or experience that would be greatly appreciated! Thank you! Hope you are having a cheery day😊💖
@@lolaishotasf depop shipping is quite expensive so if you want cheap shipping you can go on vinted and sell on there is charges the customers for shipping but the shipping is really cheap anyway * £2.80 for small parcels or like £1 something* while depop is $4
Thanks Kristen! This was such a motivational video for me. I've been making things since 5 months now but didn't have the courage to open my Etsy shop worrying that noone would like my stuff. After I watched your video I set up an account and I got in with the mentality that there will be at least 1 person who likes the things I make, if I like it there must be others :D. And if no, then no but at least I tried. Thanks again for all the valuable info :)
I like that you give a lot of details. I started my earings shop but had some doubts about the Etsy features. I like people that provide all the little details. Subscribed!
You ship products the same way you would purchase a shipping label online, or the same way the post office creates labels for packages. When a customer places an order, you simply fill out the item's correct size and weight and select your mailing class. Then, Etsy creates the proper label for you with the customer's mailing address and proper postage, so all you have to do then is print the label, pack the item, and ship it! Hope that helps, let me know if I can clarify anything else.
I already started a shop and I hadn't had my first sale yet. I sell slime and would be happy if you check my slimes out and give me a review. My shop name is smileybestslimes.
Thankyou so much for actually showing how to start an etsy shop visually. Most videos I've seen was only of the youtubers talking of what you need. They did not say the questions you have to answer and etc.
Oh Thank you for speaking articulately & fast. Some people drag on & on but you really cover a lot & hold our attention. Thank you for all the helpful information !
I want to start a shop on Etsy but I’ve been making myself nervous. Your video was very helpful, thank you so much for showing your tips, I’m definitely going for it.
Thank you for creating this video - I’m new to Etsy and have a shop going into my 2nd month but having huge problems trying to know what title words to use...... I’m an artist and create original artwork Titles and tags are difficult. I’m in conflict with Erank and Etsy to be honest because Erank tell me not to have long titles, whereas artists on Etsy are using many different descriptive words in their titles...... Thank you for showing everything with listing products. 😊
Hey, I'm 20 years old university student and part time employee. I wanted to seek some stickers and whatnot on Etsy but I'm scared of failing, not making money and embarrassing myself. Feeling very overwhelmed and excited!
I am about to start my Etsy shop selling little cloth dollies with a variety of disabilities, skin colours etc. I'm only 14 and it is a good way to earn some money while also doing something I love 💞
i saw this and you were so inspiring, i stopped your video and created my etsy page, email, insta and facebook to link it all together. THANK YOU :D and i came back to watch the rest
Hey Kristen. So I have something unique but let’s say you were to paint your best seller and then instead of a name used Spider-Man’s face. Would you be able to call that fan art and not marvel listened product and sell that on Etsy without violating terms and risk getting your listing removed?
I finally have motivation to do SOMETHING. so thankyou for that. I'm jobless at the moment and was wondering if my art was even good enough to sell. Thankyou for the push! 😭💕
Hey sweetheart! I'm a new sub and so glad I found you! Well you were in my recomendations so I am overjoyed that you were! You were the perfect person I needed to help motivate me and give me the little boost I needed. I have procrastinated for the longest about opening an Estey and I'm really gonna do it this time, whether I fail or not. You never know until you try, right? I've never had much confidence about stuff like this but you said everything I needed to hear and you put me at ease. I overthink everything and worry about everything girl. But... it's a new year and I'm really trying to venture out of my comfort zone and at least try. I do work hard but I want to be happy, just like anyone else. Hope you understand what I'm trying to say and hope you can feel my heart. I've always loved photography and I mostly do freelance and most for free for family and friends. I love knowing I can take engagement, wedding photos etc...and give it as a gift and make them happy and that makes me happy . Sorry this is so long and I do apologize... I'm not gonna start with photography stuff yet though but I have other things I've always had a passion for but honestly never had the confidence that anything I do is good enough. Sorry if I'm sharing too much for all to see but depression has a way of taking away things that some love to do and im one of those unfortunately. Anyways, ive had a name for my shop for a while but I do struggle with it ..but I know its only because I am the way I am...but I will figure it out. Ok so i know I've shared way too much and could go on and on but just wanted you to know that you've inspired me and I appreciate you more than you will ever know! 💕 Sending you so much love and hugs from South Carolina! 🤗xoxo *MUCH LOVE & SUCCESS IN EVERYTHING YOU DO!* Again... thank you for being you! I look forward to supporting you also in any way I can! 💖 *Bless you and thank you again...Much Love!* 💕💕💕
I am 13 and I am going to open a horse treat shop and I was wondering will I have to wait until I’m 14 to open one or can I now because I already have a name picked out and am thinking of treat ideas and I’m really anxious to raise money for a horse and horses that might be in a bad place
Do you have a video on what products you need to start your shop? By that I mean your printer, cricut, etc. What do you think the start up costs would be? I'm thinking of starting my own shop but I don't know what to buy. I'm interested in making stickers, maybe shirts with phrases.
Hello...my first view with you and you are just awesome! I have kids probably older then you and it usually drives me nuts when younger people talk fast.....but I loved that you did that bc even though your talking fast you talked clearly! So many other videos that take forever to get through🙃 Great information....thank you!😊 I will definitely be checking out your other videos! I have a question if I mainly search high and low and have unique vintage type items and I have a small booth in a building with 50 other vendors...I don’t have to be there...,so I don’t have any high traffic social media....I use Pinterest and Facebook personally ....am I dead in the water before I start?
Wow, Kimberly, thanks so much! I posted this video almost a year ago (when I was new on RU-vid) and now wish I could go back and re-film it because I am talking so fast. I do it naturally and don't realize when I'm doing it! So thank you for saying this - I'm glad you enjoyed the video! I would say you have a great shot still! Social media is great because you can always build it up if you want to. If your business works more in person, I wouldn't worry about it! But if you are looking to expand online, using social media will definitely help.
Thanks for this video! So happy I found a really interesting etsy shop to do my youtube banner and mockups it is theoriginaldesign and I looove her design! Can’t wait to see your next video :))
Hi!!!! So I want to create a spread of things like crocheted items, stickers, paintings,etc. The tie to all these products is I want them to be nerdy, Star Wars, Steven universe, coralline. Things like that. Should I make multiple Etsy shops for my different types of items, or can I just keep it in one shop?
Idk if you still see comments on such an old video but I want to start my own shop. How do sign up and create a store? I also want to know how I get money from it. Do I need to set up something?
Started my shop after watching this video, I had been on the fence for ages and I decided just to take the first step and open it! I’m selling Minnie Mouse Ears (just search for my name on there if interested) and hoping it’ll take off soon. Waiting for that first sale is agonizing lol
I honestly struggled with this as well. I used the option to set an add on fee instead of a doubling shipping for the customer for multiple items, because it only costed me the additional weight of the second item. This would depend on the weight & size of your products.
Oh my gosh....I love your video!! You're FULL of good information. Ok, so I'm 61, just started crafting, am selling a few items but would love to take it to the next level. So, I like what I'm hearing (though I didn't understand it all)....lol. Did you take a breath during the whole video? 😂😂. Gonna study this, save it and rewatch until I get it. Thanks for sharing!! ❤️
So wait.. Are we supposed to make the products are own? Like for pins and stickers and such? It's not like RedBubble where they automatically make it right?
Thank you for this video and for going into lore detail of shipping! That is what scares me the most! Well, that and dealing with any unhappy customers and or reviews 😬
