I'm considering selling artwork on Etsy (photography, paintings, crafts, etc), but first thought I would ask here for any feedback from current Etsy users. My main concern is the level of involvement as far as printing & shipping each item. I'm also curious to hear your satisfaction with the site.
I'm currently a retailer on Fine Art America..... and the main plus here is that they print, frame, ship everything for me (but it is limited as far as what I can sell - only prints - and I feel there % of take is a bit unfair).
I'd love to hear your thoughts (negative and positive)! THANKS!
I have purchased but never sold on etsy. My sister in law sells hand-painted glassware and other items and my sitter sells hand-decorated cookies locally and they have both had positive experiences . . . of course printing and shipping can be cumbersome, just depends on how much time you want to put into it . . . Good luck!
The down side to etsy is that there are SOOOOOO many people selling on there. You really have to promote your work if you want to sell. I have an etsy shop and it was pretty slow moving. I sold 12 things in one year :( I probably could have pushed it more....but I didn't) I would say it is more a hobby for me than a main source of income. I do better selling at the local antique/craft mall.
You should give it a try though. I learned a lot while setting it up and still have my site open : http://www.etsy.com/shop/eringoodman?show_panel=true
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You should give it a try though. I learned a lot while setting it up and still have my site open : http://www.etsy.com/shop/eringoodman?show_panel=true