How can I sell my beaded Jewelry?
By girljar
@girljar (287)
United States
October 31, 2007 11:09pm CST
I really love to bead. I could do it forever, and not get tired of it. I find it very relaxing and therapeutic. I don't, however know how to market what I make. I would like to set up a website on the web to try to sell it, but I have no idea how. Also, once I get a site, how do I get people to it? I don't have any extra money to spend, and I don't think the stuff would sell well on e-bay. Then, if I got a site, and got people to it, how do I set up with PayPal on my site? I'm So confused!!! Any help would be greatly appreciated.
2 responses
@creationsbyrobin (3071)
• United States
28 Feb 08
I notice that Etsy.com has already been mentioned, but it really is the way to go. People go to Etsy for handmade items and all you have to do is help them find your shop.
Shops are free, listing an item is just .20 for a four month listing and Etsy charges 3.5% (better check on that it might be 4.5%, but it's way cheaper than Ebay!)
You can find supplies for your creations on Etsy and all you need is a Paypal account to open a shop. Look into it if you have a chance.
PS- If you can, check out the Martha Stewart show on Friday 2/29, Etsy management taped a show with Martha and it airs on 2/29!!! There will be a lot of new traffic on Etsy during and after the show!
Good Luck to you in whatever route you take!
@craftydelisa (103)
• United States
25 Aug 08
I agree with using etsy.com. It is a good idea to join an etsy team. It can help drive more traffic to your etsy shop.
@tommsgirl (1)
• United States
29 Aug 09
Hi girljar. I am doing the same thing and I am selling on ebay. You are correct it really doesn't sell. I know this was 2 years ago and I am curious, did you find out how to sell? I have yahoo, talk about confusing. I have a page, but I am so lost.
I agree with you it is very relaxing and there are no limits as to what you can create.
I wish you luck.
Jo Ann
