A kind of survey

Hi there! Since I am a crafter, I prefer to send items to people that I create, rather then someone else so I would prefer the kits, so I can create my own piece. However, that's strictly my opinion......there are many people out there who aren't crafty or don't have the time or don't want to take the time to create handmade items so they may snap up your pre-made creations. Whether or not you make it, it's always nice to receive something handmade rather than mass produced. (Again, just my opinion.)

I think if you try a little of everything - make a card or two and try to sell, also create a kit like you suggested and put that up as well - see what sells and what doesn't. See what you enjoy creating and what is too time consuming for you...Maybe put together a layout that you yourself would use just in case it doesn't sell. EBay is a somewhat inexpensive way to get your feet wet.....you'll never know until you try!

Good luck!!!

Brandi

eBay is where everyone and everyone goes to sell.

I've found Overstock Auctions and Rubberstampingauctions.com are good places to get your feet wet.

Unless you can truly afford to keep listing your item on eBay until it sells, patience is the name of game. At 35 cents a listing without gallery, eBay is getting a little pricey.

Kate eBay'er too (a-scrapbooking-diva)

I mainly buy die cuts that I can only see myself using on a layout or two and diecuts that I can't get elsewhere. I will buy embellished die cuts if they are really cute. I stick with sellers that allow me to chose the colors rather than the seller chosing. I will only buy from those who take paypal and when the shipping costs are reasonable.

Karen -

I too have been thinking of selling hand made items on ebay. Otherwise, so far I've only sold supplies, and other various items. I have found that crafting supplies - beads, stickers, etc, sell really well, I think there are a lot of crafters who like buying supplies off ebay for a bargain. (And I myself like to buy them for a bargain).

As a crafter myself, i wouldn't buy premade cards, or kits, but that's because I like to make them myself. However, I think there are a lot of people who like the look and the idea of handmade cards that don't feel they can make them. Same would be true for embelishments, etc. And I think there is a market out there for those items. The advantage of ebay over a smaller auction site is you have a far wider audience to market to.

So - i agree that trial and error might be the best way to see what works.

Good luck!!!! I'd love to hear about what you find works for you!

Jessica

Karen AKA Kajikit wrote:

Hello Karen,

As a crafter, I would probably not buy made greeting cards but rather materials or kits to make things myself. Of the things you have listed, I have bought die cuts, punchies and window cards before. With die cuts and punchies, having a choice of colours or types of paper is always a good idea.

Good luck! Klara