How To Sell VINTAGE On Etsy - The Essential Guide

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@laurab8450 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for addressing vintage shops on etsy! You are right - a sorely overlooked category on YT. Most teaching is only on POD or digital.

@etsyconsultant 11 ай бұрын

Hi Laura, yes, so I decided to act on this truth. Unfortunately my audience don't like it so much, but thanks for being here!

@SirenSaysStudio 11 ай бұрын

I have a themed shop and this past year I expanded to add vintage items that compliment my handmade goods. Just wanted to say that I started using your tip about reusing sold out listings for new vintage pieces with the same theme by accident. It was just easier to replace photos and tweak text for something in the same category. I see them getting favorited quickly without advertising. So now I know the quality score from the previous sold item is probably helping each new version.

@etsyconsultant 11 ай бұрын

Good job, yes most of the quality score gets saved, I have saved countless vintage stores over the last 8 years by doing this.

@ChristinaKatz 6 ай бұрын

Does copying the listing work just as well before you change things or do you have to repost the old item and then change the contents after it’s posted?

@Eyeball-Industries 11 ай бұрын

You're also very right about the context photos with props. While not such an issue on Etsy, we also list the same items on our eBay store, and we had a case opened for a desk lamp, because we didn't include the book in the context photo! Ebay sided with the buyer, so we then made sure to loudly note that the purchase is for the item only if we have to use props...

@etsyconsultant 11 ай бұрын

Yes, exactly, and it happens on Etsy too.

@etsyconsultant 11 ай бұрын

Do YOU sell vintage on Etsy? Are you going to follow my advice here?

@Mmshroom 11 ай бұрын

DO YOU STILL SELL VINTAGE ON ETSY?

@GeigenbauUebel 11 ай бұрын

I sell vintage violins on etsy

@lesspitzer8387 10 ай бұрын

I sell vintage on etsy...I don't use social media and have always used my sold out/already existing but not sold out listings as templates. I've been going about 5 years, 1700 current listings, 2500+ sales, STAR SELLER with often perfect score, 800+ 5 star reveiws...I've never run an ad and until recently (trying to get into POD) have never watched a UTUBE video about ETSY. I've been flying blind and did it intuitively...but I don't make much money and the amount of work is insane even though I'm constantly refining how I do things. I have about 2000 more unique items to list and only one of me! I will follow your advise on always using SOLD OUT listings only, square shots and better overall photography, and adding video which I've been dragging my feet on. I've been wanting to overhaul and your video has given inspiration and direction. My store would make a great video for you to review RAINBOW TIME MACHINE VINTAGE. Thank you for this video. :) Carrie White

@joelled.4911 7 күн бұрын

I’m planning to launch a store soon. I have a bunch of jewelry, mostly vintage, and a few decor and kitchen items as well. I also paint watercolor greeting cards and plan to get my best ones printed and sell them too. Can I do it all from one store? If I put vintage in the name of my store can I also sell handmade items? I plan to do a deep dive on your channel this week. Thanks for making such a clear and concise video.

@TinyHousesAustralia 5 ай бұрын

It is amazing to me that you give someone direct advice that could transform their business and they absolutely ignore it... ???

@etsyconsultant 5 ай бұрын

It happens all the time, people are addicted to watching youtube videos and not taking any action

@roadtofreecollege6337 11 ай бұрын

This was exactly what I need. I plan on selling my collection of vintage jewelry on Etsy next year (too busy to do it now). Your tip on reusing the sold listings for other items is great. It will be easy for me to do since all of my items are similar. Thanks, Elizabeth

@etsyconsultant 11 ай бұрын

No problem!

@talesofthetails Ай бұрын

Thanks for this video, as a vintage clothing seller this is very helpful! Could you also make a video on how to do Etsy Ads when selling vintage / one of a kind?

@etsyconsultant 28 күн бұрын

Great suggestion!

@jsymonds35 7 ай бұрын

You are correct sir. It is very hard to find vintage Etsy store support and information. Thank you for your video!

@etsyconsultant 7 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@pell557 10 ай бұрын

I sell vintage on Etsy, quite successfully. My issue is with the renewal of a sold item advice. I have tried it and there are multiple concerns about it so I stopped. first one is that you lose all stats of that original sold item. if you had reviews and reviews with pictures, it will be very confusing for the buyers because it will be a different item. People who favorited it will get a notification that it is now back in stock and might buy it without noticing it's not the same item; even more so if it was in their cart. When I do my yearly inventory for my taxes, it also becomes more challenging. Finally, it will be a new listing in every other way with new pictures descriptions attributes and likely prices. once you publish it, it will get its own algorithm review so it's a bit pointless. I don't think this is good advice.

@etsyconsultant 10 ай бұрын

Hi, thanks for your comment. Yes, as always do what works for your business, I have worked with countless vintage stores who use this method, and it works fine, it's all about product pipelines and ensuring each product is similar. Possible occasional minor niggles are far outweighed by increased visibility and more sales.

@elmirajahansouzi3081 11 ай бұрын

I almost listen and watch all of your KZfaq. This one is help me a lot because I am selling vantage. I just started I think eventually I have to call you and make appointments.

@etsyconsultant 11 ай бұрын

Hi, no problem, when you are ready the booking links are below: Upwork: www.upwork.com/services/product/marketing-a-30-minute-etsy-problem-solver-video-call-with-the-world-s-best-consultant-1351219976669429760?ref=project_share Fiverr: www.fiverr.com/s/gBlpDb Website: etsy-consultant.com/services/30-minute-zoom-consultation/

@pell557 10 ай бұрын

there's also another very practical issue with renewing a sold. as one never knows what and when a vintage item will be sold, one would need to jump on their deathpile, find the similar, take pics and renew as soon as it is sold. that means no drafts possible (and having a large ready to go drafts section is key for vintage sellers), also no rhyme or reason in your daily routine. I prefer to batch draft by category. it's much faster and efficient, then I list by copying existing expired or sold listings. when your inventory like mine is almost 1500 items, going for sold/renew would mean a very hectic life.

@etsyconsultant 10 ай бұрын

Yep, this method won't be for everyone, I totally agree.

@comsumo4045 6 ай бұрын

I just star. I stop the video and do what you just said 😀 Thank you

@etsyconsultant 6 ай бұрын

Perfect!

@rosemaryszynkowicz2379 11 ай бұрын

FINALLY.... THANK YOU NICK!!!

@etsyconsultant 11 ай бұрын

No problem! It's not a popular video it seems, but if I can help some vintage sellers then it's still a win!

@DP-mn3bk 23 күн бұрын

I just started - I want to help assist my selling of one wardrobe. Visibility and photos are a big problem

@etsyconsultant 11 күн бұрын

HI there thanks for your comment. Please book a call so that I can advise you: etsy-consultant.com/services/discovery-call/

@TechnicallyTrent 11 ай бұрын

While I don't do vintage, I am planning a store to sell handmade goods so I really appreciate your advice. Regarding the teacup example, I am wondering how this affects reviews? Maybe it is a minor point, but technically the past reviews won't be for the same product and the customer photos might not match.

@etsyconsultant 11 ай бұрын

Hi, yes this is true, it is not a perfect method, but it is the best we have to hold on to quality score.

@jsymonds35 7 ай бұрын

I only do well in my vintage Etsy shop when I offer stuff for 75% off clearance! I've been open for a few years now, not sure I want to continue in 2024.

@etsyconsultant 7 ай бұрын

Hi there, thanks for taking the time to comment. I have worked with vintage stores and had success. Feel free to book in for a call if you would like to work with me: www.etsy-consultant.com/services

@1lw073 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us! I hope you’ll consider a video about using etsy for selling print on demand products and digital downloads, particularly for artists to share their work. 💜 *edit: I just realized you have some print on demand and digital download videos so thank you!

@etsyconsultant 11 ай бұрын

Hi yes I have a few of those videos, thanks!

@lyndagoldman3251 5 ай бұрын

where can I find those videos? I'm an artist too, looking for that info.

@ethnica2622 4 күн бұрын

Hi thank you for the video! What if the item was sold about year ago, does it make sense to renew it? will the quality score be maintained? thank you

@user-on8jw6dp4b 11 ай бұрын

Coincidence or did you react directly to my posting on your last video? I asked if you could make a video for individual products and here it is :-). Thank you very much.

@etsyconsultant 11 ай бұрын

Ha, not directly no, but here it is!

@BobbyRembert 11 ай бұрын

Hey, what happened to Lou? Has that project been abandoned? I found it very interesting. Just wondering. Love your channel by the way. I'm a huge fan of realistic expections when it comes to business ventures.

@etsyconsultant 11 ай бұрын

Hi Bobby, Lou is currently working on another more important project, and we will be back with the series once this is finished!

@BobbyRembert 11 ай бұрын

Awesome! I am really curious to see how well her store does during q4. Thanks for the update.@@etsyconsultant

@christinehoffman1825 11 ай бұрын

Thank you. Would I do a similar strategy with one of a kind handmade pieces? 😊😊😊

@etsyconsultant 11 ай бұрын

Hi, yes.

@bobtaylor7813 11 ай бұрын

🚨⚠️Please inform all shops that messages requesting emails for payment of link orders are fraudulent and that they are at risk of being hacked! Etsy does not sell by email. All payments must be made on the platform and not outside Etsy!!!🚨⚠️

@etsyconsultant 11 ай бұрын

Thanks Bob, yes this is being widely circulated now, I will mention it as well in an upcoming video

@bobtaylor7813 11 ай бұрын

@@etsyconsultant Thank you very much.

@JP-jg4vb 7 ай бұрын

Re quality score - what timeframe do you need to re-list sold vintage or OOAK items to build on quality score? And can you edit the title, description, photos etc and still build the quality score of that listing? Thanks!

@etsyconsultant 7 ай бұрын

The quicker the better, within 24 hours is a good time frame to aim for.

@JP-jg4vb 7 ай бұрын

thanks for your reply@@etsyconsultant

@LavidaProductions 3 ай бұрын

My mom and I do a vintage shop! Currently 1,572 sales since 2014 it's ok but could be a lot better. It's my best selling shop though out of all of them. So I now have a large vintage handkerchief sets inventory that I've been listing as part of the 1 A DAY THING haha. So you're saying it's way better to renew sold ones as part of the pipeline instead of using them to replenish inventory daily? I had it in my mind that people might buy more sets if they saw them all at once but realistically I guess that rarely happens.

@etsyconsultant 2 ай бұрын

Hi there, yes absolutely to take advantage of the quality score on the previous item that sold on that listing. Please book a discovery call with me so that i can help grow your stores, link below: etsy-consultant.com/services/discovery-call/

@daveingledew9093 11 ай бұрын

Another great video, very informative. I was just wondering what your thoughts are on those Etsy sellers who are obviously just retail sellers and do not meet Etsy requirements. Saw somebody selling WD40, another is a bathroom tap retailer.

@etsyconsultant 10 ай бұрын

Hi there, thanks for your comment. You are allowed to sell 'supplies' on Etsy. I have never seen taps though! It's a tough one, not much we can do about it.

@ricardinhofranca 10 ай бұрын

One thing I don’t understand about the inventory issue is. For example, if you are selling a vintage table and its unique, do you say you have 20 available of inventory? But what happens if the client decides to buy two? Even if you have more tables or a pipeline for such, the products will be different. Can you explain a bit more how you do this and what happens if a buyer clicks to buy more than you actually have?

@etsyconsultant 10 ай бұрын

Hi there, thanks for your comment. You would explain to the customer that they have purchased a unique item, and show them alternatives. Worst case is you may have to refund them.

@tamshort8958 11 ай бұрын

Renewing with similar items I think is great however it does cause confusion with reviewing items. You also need to wait until they’ve received their order as the photo changes on their order info on Etsy and they think they are being sent something else, this has happened to me. Saying that Whatever helps!

@etsyconsultant 11 ай бұрын

Hi, yes its not a perfect system, but it helps sellers that are otherwise crippled by lack of sales velocity.

@tamshort8958 9 ай бұрын

Would variations be a better way to go?

@Doriana999 10 ай бұрын

thanks so much for this video!! I’ve been in the vintage reselling space for about a year and have focused on selling through Instagram and a Shopify website but know Etsy will help me grow my business further. I’ve been a bit intimidated to make the plunge for the reasons you mentioned but really want to give it a try. I have a large inventory that’s fairly diverse but am wondering how many items you recommend starting with listing as sweet spot as a new shop?? (Considering your tip to leverage previous sold item listings).

@etsyconsultant 10 ай бұрын

Hi there, thanks for your comment. I recommend listing one a day in a new store until you reach 100 items. Also please do not drive social media traffic to your store, series on that in the link below: kzfaq.info/sun/PLu6hxyqlfJIr8kA5rGzvd_Cmfx1xnanIQ&si=ut6c16bA7pGO2Fff

@paolarobioliobose 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! ❤

@etsyconsultant 11 ай бұрын

No problem!

@janetspies3078 5 ай бұрын

Hi, I have been selling vintage on Etsy for over 3 years. I have two shops. Having done very well until this year. Don’t know what’s happening.

@etsyconsultant 5 ай бұрын

Etsy is going to be slow this year, and the global economy is slowing down.

@RoseCole-qx6rz 6 ай бұрын

Hello! My mother and I enjoyed your video. We are thinking of opening an Etsy store together. I have two health product that I manufacture, and she has lots of vintage items. Have you seen it work to sell more than one category of product like this in the same store? FYI... I already have a client base for the two products I sell.

@etsyconsultant 6 ай бұрын

Hi Rose! Generally, I wouldn't advise to have vintage and health products in the same shop, no. It can work, but for a multitude of reasons, I would try to open two separate shops.

@moxycandleco 11 ай бұрын

Hi Nick! I have a super random question… I’ve realized I need to raise my prices in order for my business to be sustainable. Will raising my prices affect my listing/shop quality score? Or hurt the momentum I’ve gained by following your advice? Thank you!!!

@etsyconsultant 11 ай бұрын

Hi, thanks for your question. Raising prices does not affect quality score directly, but of course may do indirectly because people might buy your products less. I would imagine that if your price rise is reasonable you will not see any significant issue, we all have to raise prices at some point.

@moxycandleco 11 ай бұрын

That’s what I figured, thank you for confirming!!

@loyjones7553 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for helping us vintage sellers! I feel like we are the ignored category on Etsy. I’ve made nearly 1800 sales and have over 500 items in my shop right now. I would like more consistent sales, though. Do you think vintage sellers should niche down or is a wide variety of items okay?

@etsyconsultant 11 ай бұрын

Hi, no problem at all. So for vintage this is the one area of Etsy where it is not so important to niche down. A wide variety of items is fine, and in most cases necessary.

@loyjones7553 11 ай бұрын

Thanks! I appreciate your help.

@trinketz9374 9 ай бұрын

Hi! I make and sell junk journals in vintage style and each one is one of a kind. I have made 64 sales in the last year without spending any money on ads or courses. I would like to scale my shop and start a serious business. I live in Pakistan!! Pls let me know what to do next to get help from you. Thanks

@etsyconsultant 9 ай бұрын

Hi, thanks for your comment. No problem, if you would like to book a consultation with me, please find the links for this below: Upwork: www.upwork.com/services/product/marketing-a-30-minute-etsy-problem-solver-video-call-with-the-world-s-best-consultant-1351219976669429760?ref=project_share Fiverr: www.fiverr.com/s/gBlpDb Website: etsy-consultant.com/services/30-minute-zoom-consultation/

@MoonlightBay1111 6 ай бұрын

Does your advice about listing 1 item a day for 100 days apply to a vintage store selling various vintage items? I'm a new seller and haven't launched my store yet because I want to get it right. I just found you and I plan to watch all your videos that apply (not digital or drop shipping). Anything advice in those videos I should ignore for a vintage shop? Thanks for the advice!

@etsyconsultant 5 ай бұрын

Hi, please watch the how to sell vintage on Etsy video, this will help you enormously.

@bonniethebusybee9585 10 ай бұрын

I’m about to open an Etsy store selling vintage clothing, accessories & decor items. Does this advice apply to vintage clothing as well? Thanks! I really appreciate your videos!!!!!

@etsyconsultant 10 ай бұрын

Hi there, yes absolutely!

@mayrawilson7895 Ай бұрын

Do you take requests for store reviews? I would love a critique of my shop.

@etsyconsultant Ай бұрын

Yes, add your store name to my latest video "Why Your Jewelry Doesn't Sell", and ill pick it up there, thanks Mayra.

@donnabelitz3105 7 ай бұрын

I can't seem to get past signing up meaning they ask what company I work with, how do I answer this?😮

@etsyconsultant 7 ай бұрын

Hi there, thanks for your comment. Do you mean signing up with create an Etsy account?

@loyjones7553 11 ай бұрын

I had a listing sell in my vintage shop. I renewed and updated the listing with a similar item. My previous item (that sold) was in 20 carts (very rare to have an item in that many carts). When I renewed it with the similar item (not the SAME), the carts renewed with it. Is this an issue? I thought I understood that this scenario is what you recommended for vintage items when possible.

@etsyconsultant 10 ай бұрын

Hi there, thanks for your comment. Great, you did the right thing. It's no problem, and will at least get the person who had the old item in their cart have a look at this one.

@pell557 10 ай бұрын

they might just buy it thinking it's the same. it's no longer the same. you could get a bad review, a case opened for not as described, overall bad customer experience. I have stopped doing it. not worth it.

@shubham42150 11 ай бұрын

I have opened jewelry shop in 2021 and has 7 sales as well. But due to some medical issues I cannot be active for more than 1 year. Opening a new shop is not easy now a days as shops are suspended after few days of opening. What should I do with my etsy shop. I am ready with my 100 listing planfor the shop already. Hope I will get my reply. Thank you in advance.

@etsyconsultant 11 ай бұрын

Opening a new store is not a problem for most people, and even if you did get suspended (you likely won't) it only lasts a few days, and is still preferable to working on your existing store. However if you want to use your existing store, you can, just be aware it might be harder to get going than a new store.

@gigiartstudiowithartistvir3919 11 ай бұрын

Dumb newbie question: Do these vintage sellers have to keep an inventory in their garage or something? Or are these drop shipped items?

@etsyconsultant 11 ай бұрын

No questions are dumb, thanks for yours. Yes, most vintage sellers have the stock in their property of if bigger at a lockup or physical shop, which they also sell from.

@tampb3132 11 ай бұрын

Sorry , My question is not for this video . But one thing is confusing me on Etsy now : how come a very popular store with a lot of daily sales doesn’t have it noted how many people have it in a basket or how many sales the listing made a day . Is any secret here ? Thank you

@etsyconsultant 10 ай бұрын

Hi, it just means that there sales are spread out across their items, and nothing in particular is selling at a high rate. It could also be a test done by Etsy where this account does not have that information shown at the moment.

@tampb3132 10 ай бұрын

@@etsyconsultant thank you very much

@Khyan9 11 ай бұрын

Hello sir, I got a question Do you know if it's bad if i sell multiple items different categories on Etsy on the same store? I mean, from the aesthetic perspective dose not look super professional ( and here i mean, there are different types of Colors in each listing) my shop it's quite good in banner/logo and presence overall. So, do you think it's better to have a limited amount of items but the store to be more aesthetic or it does not really matter? I'll really appreciate an answer. thank you!

@etsyconsultant 11 ай бұрын

Hi, it is always better to have a cohesive and clear store profile, and preferably work to 100 items in that store.

@debwessels9476 11 ай бұрын

I copy old listings and list as a new listing. You are saying to RENEW listing? I never would have thought of that. One person mentioned the photos being different for items already sold. If someone does a review for an item that sold, and I’ve renewed the listing to a new item, does the correct item show up in the customer review? I just want to understand if there is any negative to doing this. Thanks!

@etsyconsultant 10 ай бұрын

Hi there, thanks for sharing. By renewing an existing listing you are keeping the quality score. The correct item will be displayed on the review.

@pell557 10 ай бұрын

@@etsyconsultantactually no; the original item will be the one showing in the review.

@pell557 10 ай бұрын

I have tried doing this for a while earlier this year. it came with too much concerns and not enough benefits. I know just copy a sold into a new listing. the reviews will be messed up; if someone favorited it they will get a back in stock notif and might buy it without seeing it is different; same with people who had it in their carts. you could have to deal with items not as described. it's a can of worms and I won't be doing it ever again.

@gailwapiennik2226 11 ай бұрын

I sell vintage jewelry and I’m going to try and do this tip on renewing an item that has sold. Now I would need to change the listing title is that okay?

@etsyconsultant 11 ай бұрын

Hi Gail, yes that would be fine, you have to do this to make the new item make sense.

@gailwapiennik2226 11 ай бұрын

Thank you! Also just added my shop link to all my listings!