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Etsy vs Ebay
I know their are many crafters out there including handmade jewelry,cards,scrap booking,knitters,handmade soaps, candles and much more. I am one of those crafters myself. Now if you are looking to make a profit and sell them to the online community where should you start? Well there are many ways like starting up your own website which can cost a good amount of money,blogging which is free but there are so many of these for one company. Than theirs the perfect Solution: Etsy and Ebay.
What is Etsy?
Etsy is a wonderful site where you can buy and sell home made items. It has a very active forum for discussing all kinds of things. You are able to have your own shop at no extra cost and make it your own. See for yourself http://www.etsy.com/
When crafters first start out turning to ebay is the easiest way. Yet the fees can add up, especially if your items do not sell.
EBay vs Etsy
Etsy Pro's
-You can start by opening your own store for Free!
- When listing an item the listing fee is only $.20 flat rate.
-You receive 5 Free spaces to place pictures of the item you are wanting to sell.
-Item stays on site for 6 months (unless it sells before the time is up)
What is Etsy?
Etsy is a wonderful site where you can buy and sell home made items. It has a very active forum for discussing all kinds of things. You are able to have your own shop at no extra cost and make it your own. See for yourself http://www.etsy.com/
When crafters first start out turning to ebay is the easiest way. Yet the fees can add up, especially if your items do not sell.
EBay vs Etsy
Etsy Pro's
-You can start by opening your own store for Free!
- When listing an item the listing fee is only $.20 flat rate.
-You receive 5 Free spaces to place pictures of the item you are wanting to sell.
-Item stays on site for 6 months (unless it sells before the time is up)
-Only handmade items,vintage (over 20 years old), or craft supplies are allowed to post on the site.
-Does offer an "Alchemy" area
Etsy Con's-
- Must self promote,though Etsy is getting more traffic every month it still is not as well knows as ebay
-No auctions go on within the site (I love doing these sometimes)
Ebay Pro's-
-Have many options to listing your item
-Can add an auction to your item
-First picture is free
Etsy Con's-
- Must self promote,though Etsy is getting more traffic every month it still is not as well knows as ebay
-No auctions go on within the site (I love doing these sometimes)
Ebay Pro's-
-Have many options to listing your item
-Can add an auction to your item
-First picture is free
-Large selection to look over (its amazing what you will find on ebay)
Ebay con's
-Any picture you add after your first is $.15
-there are extra fees for items over a certain amount of money
-Item can only be listed for 7 days unless you pay for more time
Ebay con's
-Any picture you add after your first is $.15
-there are extra fees for items over a certain amount of money
-Item can only be listed for 7 days unless you pay for more time
-Using paypal with ebay is just a waste. So many fees occur when using these two together. I personally find it not worth it for low priced items.
- If someone does not pay for their auction your pretty much out of the fight. I have had this happen at least 10 times and not one single time have I received my money or bid $ back.
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