Quick question for all you Etsy mamas

[RachelS]

Hi.... I see the craft that I make is already being made by someone else on Etsy and does it VERY WELL..... would you try yours too??? Just wondering

eta: i just noticed that we use the same exact ribbon and colors....

[AprilDaisy]

For me, buying on Etsy revolves around alot of things. The listing, price, how the seller comes across in the wording, shipping, supplies used, even the profile. There are duplicate things being sold there and sometimes it's a matter of simply choosing who you want and trying them out. If you'd like to try out your stuff, list a few things...see how it goes. The simple fact is, Etsy works for some people, not others, and you won't know until you try it yourself.

[RachelS]

Thanks Mama .... I really appreciate your thoughts!! I have a craft show coming up.... after that I am going to definitely give Etsy a try!

Thanks again!

[AprilDaisy]

You're welcome! Good luck on your craft show!! I'm looking at craft show prospects for next year as I've only just started selling a product I'm happy with again. I'm also looking at other avenues for it. That's where I am now, a little selling...alot of research! lol

[brightonwoman]

I would take the following into consideration:
can you offer it to a different audience (ie, do you live in a different area, could offer lower shipping for your region, etc?
Can you do something that's not exactly the same? give it your own personal flavor?
Do you think there's enough business to keep multiple sellers busy? I know that many people sell the same kinds of items that I sell, but they are also things that a lot of people need, so there's plenty to go around, you know?

hth!