carwash 47 Posted March 11, 2014 I have read a lot of posts after searching here for a couple days. It appears that ebay is so flooded with cheap knock off decals that it's impossible to make money over there, unless you got in years ago and have a good following. And if you have something original, it gets stolen and sold cheaper immediately, right? Is Etsy a better place to sell decals? Especially if they are niche related? I have never bought or sold anything on Etsy, does it operate in the same manner as ebay, easy paypal integration, easy transactions etc? I want to have an online store for a little extra income outside of my local biz but I want some advice on the direction I should go. Thanks in advance!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,710 Posted March 11, 2014 I guess you just have to try them out, and yes, you need a niche'. I have made my living from selling vinyl graphics on EBAY since 2007, I make $$$,, not pennies. I put up some of my most popular items sold from EBAY, up on Etsy, last Oct,2013, To date I have not sold anything.. I am just letting my ads roll off now. Your experience may be different. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carwash 47 Posted March 11, 2014 Wow.... so if i have a niche, then i'd good on ebay yer saying. And yer saying you've sold NOTHING on Etsy? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,710 Posted March 11, 2014 Correct, I have sold nothing on Etsy. My son also sells on EBAY,,, he has been busy. He doesn't sell for pennies either.. I showed him how to write good ads. for our products, and trained him. And we both have Graphtecs. And ship fast. We are both TOP RATED SELLERS.. And I am a Power Seller, which is over $1000 a month, each month. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carwash 47 Posted March 11, 2014 How can I see your ebay stores? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,710 Posted March 11, 2014 How can I see your ebay stores? Sorry, I do not post my stores here any more, I had to file copyright infringement on forum members. From stealing my designs, photos, and ads. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BannerJohn 1,324 Posted March 11, 2014 I've made my living on ebay for 8 years....haven't sold a thing on Etsy in the 2 years I have been on there. Heck, ONE ad on Craigs list got me more business than Etsy. And it ended up being a regular customer for 5 years now 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaybyrd 3,770 Posted March 11, 2014 Brought in over $300 from Craiglist last week. Not too shabby for a free ad but never sold a graphic on ebay and never tried on etsy or amazon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carwash 47 Posted March 11, 2014 Wow... such mixed reviews.... guess I gotta see for myself what works... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,710 Posted March 11, 2014 Wow... such mixed reviews.... guess I gotta see for myself what works... It's all about having the right product, at the right price.. Niche' Plus quality and service 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chipperi 45 Posted March 11, 2014 Brought in over $300 from Craiglist last week. Not too shabby for a free ad but never sold a graphic on ebay and never tried on etsy or amazon. How do you work payment and delivery on CL??? Do it in person, or direct them to a website. I have sold a couple on there but I find driving to meet them somewhere is sometimes a PIA. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr300s 1,272 Posted March 11, 2014 You have to test the waters as Carolyn Said . I have been on ebay since March 2000 and have over 7000 feed backs all positive, no negatives, that helps a lot. I love etsy the fees aren't as bad as ebay and I do all right there. Have been there for a few years... This is etsy Ebay 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chipperi 45 Posted March 11, 2014 I have been on ETSY for 2 months and sold my first 2 decals in the last couple weeks. Trick is to have a huge catalog. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GraphxNMore 282 Posted March 12, 2014 Why not both?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carwash 47 Posted March 12, 2014 True, why not both, right? Doesn't cost anything to open a store on either, right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,710 Posted March 12, 2014 It costs for the ads, on BOTH.. You just can't have a store with nothing in it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carwash 47 Posted March 12, 2014 Ah it was my assumption that you only pay when you sell.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Finishing Touch Posted March 12, 2014 I have been on Etsy for a yr now sold 1 item at christmas IMO Etsy is like a spring board for people to be DIY'ers like that Pintrest. and i use to make good money on Ebay selling antique glass ware but not so much nowadays Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,710 Posted March 12, 2014 Etsy is 20c an ad for 120 days plus final fees. Ebay, I have a premium store, I pay a monthly $59.99 for 500 ads, plus final fees for Fixed items, then 10c for each ad there after. There are other options for selling also at different prices. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carwash 47 Posted March 12, 2014 well that's not horrible I guess... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Go-C Graphics 856 Posted March 12, 2014 well that's not horrible I guess... Trust me. It adds up FAST! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaybyrd 3,770 Posted March 12, 2014 How do you work payment and delivery on CL??? Do it in person, or direct them to a website. I have sold a couple on there but I find driving to meet them somewhere is sometimes a PIA. Having the store I direct them to me whenever possible and if not we work through email and I take either paypal or card by phone. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chipperi 45 Posted March 12, 2014 Having the store I direct them to me whenever possible and if not we work through email and I take either paypal or card by phone. Thanks....I can do the credit cards, but not having a shop I would still have to do a lot of meeting people in neutral locations. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skarekrow 1,842 Posted March 12, 2014 I often have CL folks meet me at the police station parking lot. Seems to show and expect honesty. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carwash 47 Posted March 12, 2014 Whoa... that is a great idea, lol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
