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Any online sales sites effective (post #166486)

marguetry on Thu, 04/14/2011 - 23:54
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Does anybody have and experience selling custom work through sites such as Esty or Custom Made Furniture?

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I guess those crickets (post #166486, reply #1 of 3)

by Lazarus13 in reply to marguetry [original] on Thu, 06/16/2011 - 18:36

I guess those crickets chirping in the background means no.  I'm wondering if anyone out there has experience with Custom Made as well.  I have work posted on Etsy, but I'm convinced that it's just a dating service for crafty people.  Reckon I'll just take the plunge with Custom Made.  If I end up with an intelligent opinion on the matter, I'll post it.  Don't hold your breath.

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Other Sources (post #166486, reply #2 of 3)

by acornw in reply to Lazarus13 [original] on Tue, 06/21/2011 - 07:44

Now that FW has committed to being not committed, there is mostly wind and tumbleweeds around here, especially as far as professional dialogue is concenred.

There is a good thread on Woodweb regarding CustomMade, and an even better one in a professional woodworking group in Linkdin.  Both dialogues feature responses from principles of Custom Made and great dialogue. 

Sort of what used to be here 3 yrs ago.....

Dave S    Acorn Woodworks

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Etsy (post #166486, reply #3 of 3)

by jpwglw in reply to marguetry [original] on Mon, 07/04/2011 - 09:52

Roughly two and a half years ago, I opened an account on Etsy and, within a month or so, I sold something for $20.00. After that? NOTHING!

Needless to say, I ended my account and since then, I've seen a number of folks end their accounts. It's more of a social site, I think, like Facebook and Twitter.

I haven't checked out Custom Made Furniture, though. Guess I'll have to take a peek!

Janet