How should I get started selling my one of a kind diy items?
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Chris ruiz
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I have been amassing a collection of decorative items to sell from fabric to wood and have to decid the best way to generate interest and actually sell my items.
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That is awesome Chris! I guess it depends on what you are selling and if it will ship easily or not. I would suggest you become a vendor at your local craft or art fairs. In my area you can rent a table to display your items at churches, civic events, or famer's markets. It is usually about $30-$50 to rent space for the lenght of the event. Bring cards printed with your name, website or phone number in case people want to order personalized items from you. Have a photo album for folks to view holiday items or other projects you have sold out of. Good luck!
Do they have craft shows in your area? They usually start right before Christmas. Good luck!
Go to *Etsy.com* that is the store for people like us, Chris. Dean of Madisonville, KY
I agree, Etsy is the place I'd start, Chris.
I have a friend that sells her home made stuff from a facebook page as well as her Etsy account. Also craft shows are a great way to showcase and sell things.
Handmade is for love not money... I give a lot away to family, friends and neighbors and homeless folks on the street.
Not that I don't appreciate the work that goes into sales and marketing of a product!
Your facebook timeline and groups.
nothing to be nervous about. I don't sell anything anywhere, but I sometimes buy on etsy. I think that is the name of it. What are your products?
I agree with the others about craft shows and Etsy. I personally like Etsy because it's easy to set up and inexpensive. You can also create a Facebook business page to help promote your Etsy store. One key to success in online selling is great photos. Best of luck to you!
Local flea markets. You purchase a table or space.