handmade jewellery?

thriftymoo

Hi

I make handmade jewellery and some cards and other stuff and i was wondering if you guys knew of anywhere good online that i could try selling it?

Obviously ive tried ebay but i dont really like the pay you have to pay even if you item doesnt sell! any other suggestions would be fab!

Thanks!:o

Sallys_Savings

Have you tried the web site etsy...it sells craft items.

novagirl

It might be worth looking into having a craft stall at some fayres too. Sell a vast (hopefully) quantity all at one time?

thriftymoo

i havent tried etsy because i dont know anyone who's actually used it and would love to know if its okay before i use it? i've thought about craft stall but i dont have enough stuff to do one at the moment i dont think.

moneymabel

Hi,
One of the best ways to sell handmade items is a home party-sorta like ann summers/tupperware type of thing. Find a willing friend/relative/colleague and get them to invite all their friends round for a drink one evening (you can write invitations if you want) set up your table with all your jewellery/cards etc and sell ! . You can give the hostess either a percentage of the takings on the night in cash or a percentage in goods. A great way to make cash with little outlay.

thriftymoo

thanks that sounds like a really good idea! will have to try it!

melancholly

this forum often lists craft fairs where you can get a stall - worth checking every now and again for a look, although there aren't always ones all across the uk:
http://www.craftsforum.co.uk/forumdisplay.php?f=14

thriftymoo

thanks melancholly, i've had a look at the site and it seems pretty good so i've added it to my favourites for when i've got enough made!