I’ve been thinking about this for a while now. I’ve always avoided selling my finished projects for a couple of reasons but mostly because I feel you have to undersell yourself in order to compete and in the end it’s just not worth it. Once you factor in the costs of materials, the time you spend making it plus the time you spend photographing your product… well it all adds up. So I’ve decided to do a trial, I’ve listed a few things at prices I think do justice to all my hard work and if I get buyers, great, if not, at least I’ve given it a go.
If you’re interested you can see my new ESTY store here.
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Hi, I'm a busy photographer and mother to one very energetic, very spoilt 2 year old girl (Update: one very spoilt 2 year old boy and one slightly less spoilt 5 year old girl). When I'm not taking or editing photos I'm can be found drinking tea and cursing while I unravel rows and rows of crochet. All because I couldn't be bothered to follow a pattern. I started crocheting when I was pregnant with my little girl, I wanted to make her some booties. I found a pattern I liked and after a few hours and many failed attempts at the first few stitches, I gave up. A few months later while I was anxiously awaiting the arrival of my baby (she took her sweet time!) I decided to try again. Thankfully I persisted and after two bouts carpel tunnel syndrome in both my wrists, and 2 years of stumbling through poorly written 'learn to crochet' (just not by reading this) books, I'm proud to say I understand at least the basics of crochet. I started this blog because I found the most useful information on the internet, through free tutorials and patterns.
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Hi I know exactly what you mean. Add the cost that etsy take from you, what you pay for Paypal, etc. etc. Coincidence, I have also decided to give it a try to see if it’s worthwhile and opened my Etsy shop this weekend. It’s at http://www.etsy.com/shop/isitatoycrochet and I also opened a facebook page http://www.facebook.com/IsItAToyCrochet if you wish to pay me a visit you would be most welcome!
I think your prices are reasonable. Good Luck!
I think your prices are quite reasonable. I’ve seen some really outlandish prices for handmade items on Etsy before and yours are in a good price range!
I think you’ve got reasonable prices for the work involved. I’ve tried to make a go at Etsy myself ( http://www.etsy.com/shop/Aikifox85 ) but haven’t really had much luck, despite listing my items pretty low.
Thank you for the pixie bonnet pattern!
No worries. Glad you like it!
Hi! Your prices are perfect: not too undercutting of your efforts but definitely in the ball park for people wanting to buy a beautiful handmade gift. Dont undersell yourself: people will value your products if you do. Your designs are lovely! Rach *u*
I completely agree with everything you said, and must remark that your prices are ‘modest’! You are so talented and you make such adorable things it is just not fair to hide it from the world 🙂
In reference to your post about photographing articles, just to relate that once I took more than a 100 pictures just to have enough (5 total) presentable ones to put up at etsy. Totally understand how you feel.
Best,
Maya
P.S. I’ve added you in my circle and will spread word about your beautiful shop!!
I think that your prices are right on the nose. It’s also quite a bit more difficult being outside the US, as I feel that most Etsy customers are US-based. (I also sell on Etsy from Spain) Good luck, and if I am quite sure that your items will sell due to their beauty and your amazing photos!