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Holiday Tips for Sellers: Notes on Cyber Monday From DiffractionFiber
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Published on November 23, 2009 in How-To 		Photo by

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Beth of DiffractionFiber held a very informative workshop in our Virtual Labs last week on promoting your Cyber Monday sales. Did you miss it? Hopefully these notes will help!

What is Cyber Monday?
Cyber Monday is the Monday after Thanksgiving. Traditionally (or at least how the media markets it), Black Friday, the Friday after Thanksgiving, is the time for big brick and mortar retailers to offer their huge deals on their wares. And Cyber Monday is the time for Internet retailers to do the same. What I suggest is to offer your deals and discounts the entire weekend, so from Friday through Monday.

What kind of deal should I offer?
Well that’s entirely up to you. People are out shopping in force, but they are also out for a good deal. Obviously, don’t offer more than you can afford. But your prices should have enough wiggle room and mark-up so that you can — on occasion — offer a discount. You can offer a percentage discount, Buy One Get One deals, or free shipping. Regardless of what you offer, make sure that your deals are clearly explained in your announcement and in the beginning of your descriptions. After all, a discount doesn’t mean much to a potential shopper if they don’t know what the price was originally.

How should I provide discounts in my Etsy shop?
This leads me to my next point, mark down ALL your designated listings before the sale starts. I do this on Thanksgiving night when I’m recovering from my turkey coma. That way customers can buy and pay and they aren’t waiting for revised invoices or refunds or anything. It makes their lives easier, it makes your life easier. Tip: Editing your listings and changing the price does not cost you any additional listing fees, and it bumps you up in Shop Local results (provided you have entered your geographical location).

What do I do leading up to the sale? 
Plan your marketing strategy! Here are some ideas:

  • Remember to tag your items with the sale tags Etsy is promoting this weekend! Read this Etsy blog post: Seller How-To: Get Involved With Black Friday and Cyber Monday Promotion to find out more.
  • If you have a mailing list, send out an email blast on the morning of Black Friday announcing the sale.
  • Purchase ad space on your favorite blogs. Either directly or through companies like Project Wonderful.
  • Use social media like Twitter, Facebook, and MySpace to get the word out.
  • Stock up on your most popular items so they can get mailed as soon as possible. That includes packaging and shipping supplies as well. That way you are ready to go!
  • Look over your listings and be critical of your photos. If you have anything that might need some revision, now is the time to do it. It’s helpful to have a friend look over your shop with a critical eye. After all, you are so close to your listings; what seems obvious to you might be confusing for a potential shopper.
  • If you don’t already sell internationally, do it now! It's easy, and you open your shop to so many more potential sales overseas. Probably a third of my customers are international. Just pick up some customs forms or order online from USPS or your country's postal website. These customs forms are simple to fill out and can still be used if you're scheduling a pick up. Make sure your international shipping profiles are all set up — it is about making it as easy as possible for your customer. To calculate prices just go to USPS.com and plug in the weight with a few far flung locales.

What do I do over the sale weekend?
Check Etsy often. Make sure everything stays in stock, consider upping the stock numbers prior to Thanksgiving weekend. I know it goes against common Etsy wisdom, but I consider it smart to up your numbers so that if a blog links to a listing, your listing stays as active and doesn’t show up as sold. Be sure to answer any Convos as soon as possible. You don’t want to keep customers wondering and waiting.

How quickly do I need to ship out my orders from the sale?
With, hopefully, an onslaught of purchases coming in, you need to consider how quickly you’ll be able to ship out new orders. Set a realistic expectation for being able to ship out orders. Customers would much rather know up front that they are going to be waiting five days for their orders to ship than to be left wondering. You can post the days you plan on shipping in your Shop Announcement.

What else can I do to wow my buyers?
Will you be offering gift wrapping? Gift tags? Shipping direct to the recipient? Figure all this out now and put it in your policy page. If you are able, I suggest offering all of these at no charge. They are little perks that few people will take you up on but will make you seem more generous and friendly. Nothing is worse than when you look like you are being cheap and trying to squeeze a buck from someone. Just buy some non-denominational holiday wrapping paper like snowflakes, and then whatever is left over I’m sure you can use for your own holiday wrapping.

How do you turn all these new customers into devotees? 
First thing is of course exceeding their expectations, making them happy and providing a great product. You can consider including a coupon that is good in the slow months of January/February/March. You can ask if you can include them on your mailing list. Side note: NEVER automatically enroll people in your mailings, ALWAYS ask first.

Make sure you are including a business card in all your packages going out. If it's an item that is conducive to a branded tag or label, make sure to attach it. That way both the buyer and the recipient have your name in front of them for future purchases.

Try PrintRunner.com for hang tags, you can get 250 for $12, full color, fabulous quality. There are lots and lots of options out there for business cards. Moo.com sells small fun cards for something a little different.

What should I expect?
If you are brand new to Etsy with no followers, don’t expect to be blown over with sales. You have to have a following to get that sort of barrage. Think of it as a percentage increase. Just like selling on Etsy any time of year, the more you put in as far as marketing and publicity, the more you get out of it.

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Nov. 23, 2009 at 2:34 p.m. VixVintage

Thanks for all the great tips!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 2:36 p.m. rebeccasanchez

Good tips! Thanks!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 2:36 p.m. missalaniejewelry

Great ideas, thanks for sharing!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 2:37 p.m. fernfiddlehead

Got it. Thanks!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 2:38 p.m. girltuesdayjewelry

Awesome advice! Let the countdown begin...

Nov. 23, 2009 at 2:39 p.m. ME2Designs

Thank you for sharing these tips!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 2:39 p.m. sharonclancydesigns

Great tips. Thanks so much!!!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 2:40 p.m. elizandaxel

Fantastic tips. Thanks for sharing!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 2:40 p.m. soule

Great! Thank you!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 2:41 p.m. sewlola

Very helpful post. Thank you for the great tips! :)

Nov. 23, 2009 at 2:43 p.m. 2ndcoming

Thanks for the tips! So much to do before the weekend!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 2:43 p.m. EmmaGordonLondon

Brilliant tips - thank you!
I've done some of those already but will get onto the rest now...

Nov. 23, 2009 at 2:44 p.m. jenniferladd

Great ideas! Thanks!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 2:46 p.m. vivikas

Good tips, thanks!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 2:48 p.m. candythomasgourdart

Very helpful information.Thank you!(I need all the help I can get!!!)

Nov. 23, 2009 at 2:49 p.m. Earmark

super cute! We have banners in our shop too! http://earmark.etsy.com

Nov. 23, 2009 at 2:49 p.m. ModishVintage

very informative, thanks so much for the tips!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 2:51 p.m. Lilley

great tips and ideas thank you...I'm getting super excited now!! It was a big one for me last year so fingers crossed it'll be just as busy this year!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 2:52 p.m. gailavira

Excellent article! Thanks for the info *s*

Nov. 23, 2009 at 2:53 p.m. edor

adorable adorable banners!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 2:56 p.m. paisleybaby

Thank you for the tips!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 3 p.m. LadyLuLus

Excellent ideas!

Good luck to everyone this weekend, Happy Sales :)

Nov. 23, 2009 at 3:04 p.m. unicornkidsstudios

Great information, thanks! Looking forward to another Cyber Monday sale!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 3:05 p.m. munieca

Great!! very helpful!!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 3:07 p.m. dragonhouseofyuen

thank you for this great list!
looking forward to this weekend :)

Nov. 23, 2009 at 3:10 p.m. sucree

Thanks for the tips, prepping for my weekend sale!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 3:20 p.m. Radness

thanks for the insider info :)

Nov. 23, 2009 at 3:24 p.m. AliBaliJewellery

Great tips!! Thank you, can't wait for the weekend!!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 3:24 p.m. Emmamaha

Thank you. lots of cool tips.

Nov. 23, 2009 at 3:26 p.m. bylynnkrestel

great advice - here's to success on the etsy homefront!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 3:27 p.m. sweetgorgeousthings

love etsy!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 3:33 p.m. poppyswickedgarden

Great article! Lots of really useful advice here DiffractionFiber, especially for those who are new on ETSY!
Good luck Everyone on the upcoming weekend! Wishing everyone Lots of sales:)

Nov. 23, 2009 at 3:35 p.m. arcoirishandcrafted

Lot's of great info.! Thanx!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 3:46 p.m. SquidKid

thanks. I'll be having Free Worldwide Shipping that weekend!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 3:49 p.m. BizzieLizzie

Best of luck to all! Many sales your way! Thanks for the tips!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 3:53 p.m. oldworldprimitives

Helpful tips!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 3:53 p.m. 23rdstreetvintage

great thanks and good luck everyone

Nov. 23, 2009 at 3:58 p.m. masondesigns

Great tips!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 4:07 p.m. kjmoore

Thanks for the tips!! I'm new at this so all tips are welcome. Thanks Again!!!!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 4:10 p.m. breadandroses

Thanks for the tips & let's hope Black Friday is a good one! Since Google Checkout online payment isn't yet integrated into Etsy's checkout process, I still have to generate my own invoices and find changing each listing price redundant & not a wise use of valuable time. Etsy - adding Google Checkout online payment processing any time soon? This will be the third holiday season without it for me. My customer's are happy using Google Checkout and more & more are asking to NOT pay w/ Paypal.

Nov. 23, 2009 at 4:10 p.m. Serrelynda

Thanks for the words of wisdom. I alternate between looking forward to this weekend and being frightened.

Nov. 23, 2009 at 4:11 p.m. squeakydingo

thanks for the help!!! happy selling & shopping :)

Nov. 23, 2009 at 4:16 p.m. FrillyButts

Awesome! This should help a lot, thank you!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 4:17 p.m. wearingthepast

GREAT IDEA!! MY SHOP IS READY ALL MY SHOP IS IN SALE AND I HAVE FREE SHIPPING INT HE US! WHOOO!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 4:26 p.m. chasedreams

Great info. Thanks for the tips!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 4:26 p.m. Lilmisspolkadot

THanks for the tips !

Nov. 23, 2009 at 4:28 p.m. ThePaperTray

Thanks for the tips!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 4:30 p.m. BonTons

Thanks for the Tips!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 4:31 p.m. SkeweredyCat

Wow. I didn't even realize there was a "Cyber Monday". Thanks for the heads up!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 4:33 p.m. pilpush

Thank you, great tips :)

Nov. 23, 2009 at 4:37 p.m. steinschmuckdesign

Thank you for
the great Tips!!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 4:42 p.m. thecareerscrapper

thanks for the tips!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 4:42 p.m. zuppaartista

so great to know! thank you SO much!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 4:48 p.m. BabbidgePatch

Great tips ~ be prepared, plan ahead! Thank you !

Nov. 23, 2009 at 4:52 p.m. clevergirl

Great tips! Thanks!

Just wanted to remind folks that there are tons of Etsy sellers who make hang tags and cards for products!

(Just search for tags, hang tags, custom shop hang tags)

Some sellers also make printable tags- they email you a PDF that you can print at home, which is AWESOME if you realize you could use some tags but don't have time to order/wait for USPS:

http://www.etsy.com/search_results.ph...

Nov. 23, 2009 at 4:52 p.m. boulderglassmonkey

cool stuff!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 4:53 p.m. JemmDeeCreations

Thanks. Great advise!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 4:53 p.m. SimpleJoysPaperie

Great tips ~ thanks!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 4:58 p.m. moonovermaize

Thanks for the great advice!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 5 p.m. blueskyclouds

I'll look forward to reading this in more depth once I get a moment. Thanks!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 5 p.m. dreamypleasures

Thanks for the tips. I didn't think about offering to ship to the recipient. Added that to my front page.

Nov. 23, 2009 at 5:02 p.m. riorita

Great advice. I also like your sense of humor:"...after recovering from my turkey coma"...

Nov. 23, 2009 at 5:03 p.m. MelroseFields

Thanks for the tips!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 5:10 p.m. Waterrose

It was a great virtual lab....thanks for posting the notes here as well!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 5:15 p.m. cassidycay

Wonderful Idea! I will offer free shipping over the shopping weekend!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 5:15 p.m. AppleTreeHouse

Thanks for the advice...I am new to Etsy and can use all the advice I can get!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 5:27 p.m. QuiltFinger

I'm so excited for Christmas! Check out my sale items! 40-50% off!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 5:29 p.m. posystudio

Cyber Monday... I had no idea. I like the idea of offering a deal over the weekend. Thanks for the tips!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 5:30 p.m. greeniemarie

Thank you!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 5:31 p.m. silentlanguages

Thanks for posting these notes!
I am offering free shipping on all the maps in my shop!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 5:32 p.m. Kniftyhooksneedles

Thanks for the great tips.

Nov. 23, 2009 at 5:33 p.m. MelissaSue

NO... SLEEP... TIL TUESDAY!! woo.

Nov. 23, 2009 at 5:48 p.m. aBreathofFrenchair

Great tips!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 5:49 p.m. sweetsmilesbaby

Super tips, thanks!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 5:51 p.m. FABRINICO

Cyber Monday I learn new things everyday (here in Peru we don't have Thanksgiving)

Nov. 23, 2009 at 5:53 p.m. sakizome

Great advice. i am getting ready!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 5:58 p.m. VeronicaRStudio

Thank you so much for the valuable information!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 6:01 p.m. Easy123

Very informative! Thanks!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 6:17 p.m. paobruno

wow!!! really thanks a lot!!! nice to get new ideas... ^.^...

Nov. 23, 2009 at 6:25 p.m. jessiemccann

Great tips!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 6:31 p.m. blackbirdtees

All such great tips. Thanks so much, little diffractionfiber!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 6:33 p.m. gilstrapdesigns

Thank you for the way that you explained Cyber Monday. You covered everything.

Nov. 23, 2009 at 6:35 p.m. DukDesigns

Great tips! Thank you!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 6:38 p.m. girlingearstudio

Wow, I can't say enough how great Etsy's articles are. Thanks so much!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 6:40 p.m. thebestvintage

Thanks for the tips!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 6:40 p.m. samsstuff

Great advice! Thank you for posting these tips.

Nov. 23, 2009 at 6:55 p.m. strawberryanarchy

cool tips!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 7:06 p.m. UglyBaby

Ahhhhhhh....if only I were this organized....ahhhhhh

Nov. 23, 2009 at 7:06 p.m. vintagegirldezigns

I'm excited to participate and I'm all ready...I think:? Thanks!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 7:07 p.m. whyte

Thanks for posting!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 7:12 p.m. onesweetpeach

Loved the tips and I learned a good bit......thanks....you rock.

Nov. 23, 2009 at 7:22 p.m. mychildhooddolls

Thanks for the tips I must print off more business cards & stock up on tissue and packing.

Nov. 23, 2009 at 7:27 p.m. hellome

Thanks for the advice!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 7:27 p.m. EclecticOrchid

Thank you for the helpful tips! Hoping to implement some! Crossing fingers for a profitable weekend for all!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 7:39 p.m. underoakstudios

Thanks for those great tips! I think I'm ready!!!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 7:43 p.m. nacyanne

Great tips! Thanks.

Nov. 23, 2009 at 8:07 p.m. bstrung

Thanks for all the tips. I have my sale already up.

Nov. 23, 2009 at 8:16 p.m. tomatored

Great info for a newbie like me,thankyou

Nov. 23, 2009 at 8:18 p.m. TenderLetters

Thank you! I'll be joining in on the sale!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 8:25 p.m. lainedesign

Thanks! Looking forward to a great weekend!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 8:37 p.m. naturemanipulated

Thanks for the summary. Very useful tips!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 8:46 p.m. Innerversion

Great tips, thanks!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 8:48 p.m. cravejewelrydesign

Thanks for the tips! This is great info for everyone!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 8:59 p.m. marriageofmetal

Terrific information. Thanks!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 9 p.m. VelveteenHabbit

Thanks these tips are great!!! Best wishes everyone!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 9:07 p.m. Mimiandlola

Thanks for the tips!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 9:08 p.m. IkvothaMashiach70

A plethora of information, I am satisfied :)

Nov. 23, 2009 at 9:11 p.m. jbeaudet

Thanks for these tips! Good luck everyone! :)

Nov. 23, 2009 at 9:29 p.m. SaddleStitchStudio

Great ideas! I'm updating my tags right now and also figuring out free gift wrapping options :D

Nov. 23, 2009 at 9:35 p.m. littlepumpkincrafts

Thanks for the good tips!! Can not wait!!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 9:40 p.m. vitzcuttingcrafts

What a great idea! Thanks!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 9:53 p.m. 3SistersLove

Great tips! Thank you!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 10:04 p.m. bhangtiez

Really good tips & ideas...so very helpful! Thanks!!!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 10:08 p.m. JL67

Thanks for the GREAT tips...and for sharing resources too... :)

Nov. 23, 2009 at 10:22 p.m. OwlandMouse

Great tips and ideas!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 10:37 p.m. FancyThatCookies

great info! thanks

Nov. 23, 2009 at 10:58 p.m. 1022SeaShellAve

So Very Helpful :)

Nov. 23, 2009 at 11:55 p.m. SunshineDaydreamz

Thanks for the great info! I'll be adding a coupon for Jan. & Feb. with any orders this month. That along with my sale :)

Nov. 23, 2009 at 11:58 p.m. Lambsears

Time is ticking down! It is certainly exciting!!

Nov. 24, 2009 at 12:10 a.m. ChristmasGal

Thanks for the great tips. Very helpful! Can't wait to do a buy two/get one free on my Ice Cream Ornaments this weekend, and FREE SHIPPING on everything! Looking forward to the fun of the weekend! (And getting in on some good deals while doing a little shopping on Etsy, as well!)
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...

Nov. 24, 2009 at 12:34 a.m. sapphiregem

Something I will definately be part of- roll on Etsy Sale Weekend !

Nov. 24, 2009 at 1:18 a.m. SplendidLittleStars

Thanks for all the helpful information! Great additional idea, SunshineDaydreamz!

Nov. 24, 2009 at 2:11 a.m. valentinefiberarts

Thanks for the heads up and all the great tips!

Nov. 24, 2009 at 2:14 a.m. AmericanHandmade

Great information, Thank you. I'm so new to this. I just figured out how to use the featured items button. Just made my first sale & trying to figure the paypal thing out. I just Love ETSY.

Nov. 24, 2009 at 2:17 a.m. SonataSoaps

Very helpful!

Nov. 24, 2009 at 2:25 a.m. SkinJourney

Thanks for the useful tips.

Nov. 24, 2009 at 2:29 a.m. mamutopia

Great tips!

And thanks for using my pictures :D

Nov. 24, 2009 at 2:33 a.m. Beegrl88

Thank you for the helpful tips! I linked it in the forums on a thread I started. :)

http://www.etsy.com/forums_thread.php...

Nov. 24, 2009 at 2:49 a.m. SixSkeins

Great tips but remember you have lots of sellers based outside the US who use different mailing companies to USPS!

Nov. 24, 2009 at 3:11 a.m. MessyJesse

thanks for the tips, great advice! :)

Nov. 24, 2009 at 3:28 a.m. ZenDotStudio

very organized. lots of great tips.

Nov. 24, 2009 at 3:41 a.m. BirdTrouble

Thanks!

Nov. 24, 2009 at 4:15 a.m. Laughingdogstudio

Thanks great tips and reminders!

Nov. 24, 2009 at 4:38 a.m. 1AEON

Thank you so much good idea, im about to make my own wrapping paper:)

Nov. 24, 2009 at 5:13 a.m. HappyHector

Thanks so much, great article learned lots.

Nov. 24, 2009 at 5:26 a.m. HazelFisherCreations

Thanks for the advice :) This will be my first Christmas on Etsy, I hadn't even heard of Cyber Monday until fairly recently - I'm from the UK but most of my customers are from the US so I'm hoping it will be a good weekend!

Nov. 24, 2009 at 7 a.m. perpetual3

Thank-you for the helpful tips that keep us challenged and aware of what is happening. Great info!

Nov. 24, 2009 at 7:08 a.m. mulberrymoose

Great info!

Nov. 24, 2009 at 8:28 a.m. yourmominavolvo

These were some good tips- best of luck to all of you this weekend! ^__^

Nov. 24, 2009 at 8:40 a.m. carolinasquirrell

Great tips, thanks!

I'm offering free shipping on most of my items all weekend!

Nov. 24, 2009 at 9:01 a.m. GgaBulShop

Thank u 4 the tips!!

Nov. 24, 2009 at 9:12 a.m. GreetingsthatGrow

Great, thanks for the tips, Beth!

Nov. 24, 2009 at 9:21 a.m. 1001Acessorios

Thanks for the info. It's great to have someone sharing big ideas!!

Kiss
1001 Acessorios

Nov. 24, 2009 at 10:02 a.m. AstridWeigel

Thanks you for all this; I've just tagged some items so fingers crossed! By the way, I'm offering 10% discount on selected items like cushions and other things for the home - come and have a look!

Nov. 24, 2009 at 10:04 a.m. accentonvintage

Great info! Thanks!

Nov. 24, 2009 at 10:15 a.m. happylake

Thanks! I'm havinf 15% off selected items and a gift for $20.00+ purchase!

Nov. 24, 2009 at 10:25 a.m. ladaworks

Thanks. Good luck everyone.

Nov. 24, 2009 at 10:37 a.m. Iammie

Thanks!

Nov. 24, 2009 at 10:45 a.m. xoelle

yay! So excited for this weekend, thanks diffraction!

Nov. 24, 2009 at 10:46 a.m. wristcandycreations

Thanks for all the great tips!

Nov. 24, 2009 at 10:58 a.m. worksandfinds

Thanks for great tips.

Nov. 24, 2009 at 11:15 a.m. Furiousdreams

Great tips, thanks for the update!

Nov. 24, 2009 at 11:45 a.m. emcee

thank you so much for the re-transcription, i got things witch were forgotten right after the chat!

Nov. 24, 2009 at 11:58 a.m. beachhouseblues

Thanks for the tips!

Nov. 24, 2009 at noon lilyjean

This was so very helpful! Love the cute banners!

Nov. 24, 2009 at 12:14 p.m. RubyStudios

Beth, you make the coolest pillows. We ordered the great custom silhouette pillow you have. Thanks for sharing the helpful info!

Nov. 24, 2009 at 1:23 p.m. zoijioz

Yep, I'm going to be editing all 100 of my items and then I'll edit them back again after the sale is over... Suuuuure.

How about a freaking shop discount system already!

-Z

Nov. 24, 2009 at 1:34 p.m. HaroldandJane

I have to agree with zoijioz. I don't have 100 items, but a shop discount system would be AMAZING. Please, please, please?

Nov. 24, 2009 at 1:47 p.m. whatzits

Great advice for a busy weekend. Good luck this season, everyone!

Nov. 24, 2009 at 1:49 p.m. chrystalyn

lots of wonderful and practical advice. thank you!

Nov. 24, 2009 at 1:54 p.m. noisycricket

such wonderful advice---appreciate it!

Nov. 24, 2009 at 1:54 p.m. ForeverFiligree

I'll be offering a 15% discount on my entire shop (changing the prices while I add my new tags). Thanks for the info. Happy Holidays!

Nov. 24, 2009 at 2:05 p.m. JourneyDesigns

Thanks for the info. Great assortment of banners!!

Nov. 24, 2009 at 2:32 p.m. saranorris

Thanks so much for this article! There is so much helpful information and tips!

Nov. 24, 2009 at 2:56 p.m. mjboutique

I've been trying to spend less time doing mindless administrative stuff and more time making new listings, how on earth can I stop everything to change my 100 listings so that I make less on them? That would be hours of work for negative pay. I've already spent hours working on them. There should be a discount system so at least I don't have to pay my time twice.

Nov. 24, 2009 at 3:51 p.m. banyantreeclothing

...There should be a discount system ...
That would be a very good thing!

Nov. 24, 2009 at 4:06 p.m. leeandlee

I enjoyed the article. Thanks for sharing

Nov. 24, 2009 at 6:04 p.m. KellyJohnston

great tips - thanks!
i'm excited for a *hopefully* busy weekend ahead!

Nov. 24, 2009 at 8:19 p.m. inkleadpaint

Whoa...this is exciting.

Nov. 24, 2009 at 8:20 p.m. artofclaydesigns

Thank you so much for your tips!

Nov. 24, 2009 at 8:37 p.m. SWStitchery

Definitely good tips. Although I must say a shop discount system would make sale days a gazillion times easier. I can't see sellers with hundreds of items spending hours on changing all the prices just to have to change them back again :(

Please, please, please to a shop discount system <3

I'm nervous and excited all rolled into one for this weekend. Can't wait. I'm having a rare 20% off sale so stop for unique ornaments, art dolls, clothing, accs, home decor & more made w- an artistic eye, crazy attn to detail & a touch of madness ;)

Much luck to everyone this holiday season!

Nov. 24, 2009 at 9:14 p.m. carolbroadleypottery

Thanks for sharing great tips!!

Nov. 24, 2009 at 9:17 p.m. creativityinbloom

Thank you, I'm inspired to get to work!

Nov. 24, 2009 at 9:25 p.m. Azoho

Thanks for the great article- gift wrapping is a lovely idea!

Nov. 24, 2009 at 9:43 p.m. rkdsign88

Thank you so much for the tips!

Nov. 24, 2009 at 10:02 p.m. beckykazana

Wonderful suggestions! I'm so excited to ROCK The holidays this year! Wishing you all loads of sales!

xo-

B

Nov. 24, 2009 at 10:10 p.m. happymaxdesigns

Thank you! Great Advice!

Nov. 24, 2009 at 11:17 p.m. blackbirdcottage

I have never heard of Cyber Monday before....living in Canada we don't have Black Friday either. Thanks for all the good tips tho. I will have to gear up for the next holiday/promotion! Hmm what would that be? Valentine's Day???

Nov. 24, 2009 at 11:22 p.m. timesandchimes

Thanks for the tips, I think I have my shop all ready after spending lots of time tagging and shifting things around!

Nov. 24, 2009 at 11:24 p.m. econica

these are great-great tips! Especially selling internationlally, there is no reason why not to have it set up.

Nov. 24, 2009 at 11:25 p.m. econica

I love the pink hippo!

Nov. 25, 2009 at 1:55 a.m. 3littlebirdsboutique

Thanks for the great advice!
Look for a whopping $25 OFF all of our girl's "one of a kind" dresses!

Nov. 25, 2009 at 2:12 a.m. patriciasaabdesigns

Thanks much, great ideas! Have already changed about 25% of my shop to add volume discounts and free shipping!

Nov. 25, 2009 at 3:02 a.m. Flowerleaf

This is an awesome article! It's going to help me out so much, thanks!! :-D

Nov. 25, 2009 at 4:52 a.m. helenesmith

Fantastic article! I'm a newbie and hadn't even gotten to wrapping and gift cards, and would have forgotten. Thanks much!;)

Nov. 25, 2009 at 7:39 a.m. Happiknits

Great tips! Thank you :)

Nov. 25, 2009 at 7:51 a.m. filofashion

Great!!!

Nov. 25, 2009 at 8:42 a.m. KoolJewelry

Great tips thank you!

Nov. 25, 2009 at 8:53 a.m. MCSDesigns

Thanks for the tips!

Nov. 25, 2009 at 9:36 a.m. evdesign

Great info.

Thanks, and have fun !

Nov. 25, 2009 at 11:49 a.m. saintesmariesjewelry

my shop is buy one get one half off!!! free shipping and gift wrap!~

Nov. 25, 2009 at 2:19 p.m. mariansmale

It took a while, but after a whole day spent editing and retagging, my SALE IS NOW ON!!! 30-50% off a large selection of vintage, upcycled clothing & accessories...

Nov. 25, 2009 at 2:51 p.m. janesglassart

Thanks for all the tips!!

Nov. 25, 2009 at 4:02 p.m. Urbanknit

cool tips

Nov. 25, 2009 at 4:50 p.m. tanjadlyn

Great News! I always include a sweet wash cloth or burp cloth with our company tags swen in! company tags have our .com printed on it. Every time they use the item, they can think of me! Try it!

http://savvybabygoodies.blogspot.com/

http://www.etsy.com/shop/tanjadlyn

Nov. 25, 2009 at 4:53 p.m. tanjadlyn

Great News! I include a sweet wash cloth or burp with my tags swen in! Tags have my etsy.com on it, this way they can think of me when they use!

Try it!

Nov. 25, 2009 at 6:15 p.m. jewelsbyldesigns

Great article with wonderful tips, thank you for sharing. :)

Nov. 25, 2009 at 6:24 p.m. SleepUnderStars

Thanks for the great tips!

Nov. 25, 2009 at 7:35 p.m. jkadesigns

Great tips, thanks!

Nov. 25, 2009 at 11:37 p.m. createology

Thank you so much Mary and etsy for the tips and help. My tags now reflect specials of free shipping and holiday sale. You are the best!

Nov. 26, 2009 at 3:06 p.m. RusticGoth

Very helpful article...thanks for all of the tips!

Nov. 26, 2009 at 4:17 p.m. nowonder

Thanks for all your tips!!
Happy thanksgiving!

Nov. 26, 2009 at 11:15 p.m. bigworldlittleplanet

Great advice! Thank you! I am also having a sale this weekend. Happy Cyber Monday!

Nov. 27, 2009 at 9:13 p.m. SnippetyGibbet

I'm excited for Cyber Monday to get here. Finding that you have a sale is like Christmas morning anyway.

Nov. 28, 2009 at 10:11 a.m. emmylucy

You answered my question!! Thanks a bunch...I've proceeded with free shipping on Christmas items, and free shipping over $20.

I love these "advice" columns.

Nov. 30, 2009 at 6:02 a.m. felicitycrew

Great article, thanks!

I also have a sale going on thru Cyber Monday:
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=...

Dec. 2, 2009 at 12:28 p.m. EyvindsAlchemy

thanks for great advices.

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