Just curious as to what works better from those who have done it and for those who shop online. Which would be the better source?
2006-07-11 10:39:28 · 13 answers · asked by Daisy 2 in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
My items will consist of mainly crochet work. Belts, summer hats, ponchos, earrings, things of this sort.
2006-07-11 11:21:14 · update #1
E-bay not good to crafters in my opinion.
You just can't get a good price for your time and creative work.
People are on e-bay to be cheap, not support the arts--no offense--Ieveryone's trying to save money!
I have my own website and also list on other free sites.
http://www.etsy.com
is one.
Also, on the Lion Brand website, there's a boutique to sell stuff
http://www.lionbrand.com
Good Luck!
2006-07-14 14:36:21 · answer #1 · answered by knittedworldorder 2 · 3⤊ 2⤋
Use eBay as a launching point since millions of people use that website every day. If you are successful, you can open an eBay store on the website as well as establish another personal website or even an actual store later on. Try the auctions to also gage how much you can sell your wares for as well.
2006-07-11 10:43:41 · answer #2 · answered by icehoundxx 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say to start your own website, because the Ebay fees are getting really high. If you don't sell an item on Ebay, you still have to pay money for listing it. You may have to pay a fee to get an advertising listing for your site, but I think it's better in the long run. JMHO
2006-07-11 12:16:04 · answer #3 · answered by cassandradl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My sister started out selling her crafts on EBAy then when she built herself up she did the website through ebay and she has done very well... Good Luck on your adventure and success.... What kind of crafts do you sell?
2006-07-11 10:44:01 · answer #4 · answered by Abigail 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
eBay is the largest online marketplace and one of the most popular ways to earn an income from home with a PC and internet connection . Selling on eBay is inexpensive and easy to start. Ebay has a number of tools for sellers to maximise sales. These are eBay Pulse, Hot items report, merchandising calendar. By sourcing products at a low price, you can increase your profit. Check out http://tinyurl.com/rygsh for more details.
2006-07-13 18:57:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
With eBay, you have a better chance for exposure (everybody shops eBay). Let me warn you though, I just started my eBay store and to upload 31 listings, my fees were $104 and that's not counting my monthly charge. I still have about 100 more listings to write and upload.
Good luck!
2006-07-11 10:45:27 · answer #6 · answered by Angie P. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
more people would see them on Ebay. You can start out on ebay then get an ebay store and then go on to your own website. That way people witll know that you are out there.
2006-07-11 10:44:19 · answer #7 · answered by Just Me 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why not start selling on ebay since it's already set up and if it works out then take the money you make and invest in starting your own site and if it doesn't work out on ebay then you haven't lost anything.
2006-07-11 10:43:27 · answer #8 · answered by Trish H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No licence required on Ebay. If you sell at craft fairs or car boots you don't need one either. If you were having a market stall you might need a licence from local council. Yes, you need to declare all your earnings for tax
2016-03-15 22:43:55 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
start on ebay, see what you can get out of them, so that should give you some sort of price range if you decided to make a website from there
2006-07-11 10:43:00 · answer #10 · answered by bigbadbrownsbacker 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I recommend Etsy over your own website and ebay.
It's specifially for people who want to sell their handmade goods. I know a lot of the people I talk to on a few sites have shops on etsy and have a pretty strong customer base.
http://www.etsy.com/
2006-07-12 16:20:44 · answer #11 · answered by My name is not Rick 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋