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  1. 11-22-2010, 01:47 PM #1
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    Default Thinking of opening an ETSY online store...

    I've been contemplating opening an online store on etsy.com. I would like your opinions on whether or not you think my images would be marketable and sell. I don't want to jump into anything I am not ready for, so please be honest with your thoughts. I am posting a link to an online album so they can be viewed: http://2009californiatrip1.shutterfly.com/605

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    Those are awesome! You should make it into calendars!
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    Have you done any research? In other words... what else is out there simliar to yours?? How do you stack up against the competition?


    Your photos are beautiful.
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    those photos are beautiful!!! I agree with Russ about looking into whether there are any others out there with photos like yours. I have an Etsy store and have had to change a few things about what I put in it because of how many of my things others have and the ones I made just didn't sell. Good luck with what you decide to do.

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    I had a not stellar experience with Etsy. It's sooo hard to get noticed. If you are offering something very unique, you'll have more luck. I make children's clothing, and um..so does everyone else.

    Expect to have to promote yourself a lot!

    Good luck!
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    I think your images would definitely be worth buying, have you looked into other options besides etsy though?
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    They are beautiful! I think they would be beautiful as custom cards
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    Thanks everybody! There were a lot of photographs on etsy, but I didn't see any others that had scriptures attached to them, so that could be my niche. I have sold a few locally, mostly to friends in my church, thinking about trying to expand. You all have given me some ideas to mull over.
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    Just remember it will take time. Etsy has carved out a niche for handmade items so that will help.

    You MIGHT consider listing a few items on Bonanza also. Listing is free there.

    Oh and get busy! It is the holiday shopping season.

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