It's time to take a new approach (or add to the ones you use now) for handmade product businesses.

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@maryroseart 8 ай бұрын

Kara always offers REAL no nonsense advice. Very helpful, thank you!

@KaraBuntin 8 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@KarenMartinez-hx1tv 8 ай бұрын

I have noticed an explosion of craft fair events this year compared to last year! You are right on with how this was how we marketed in 1999. I made way more money at in-person shows than I will ever make on Etsy. I am learning new crafting skills and preparing myself for getting back out there next year. Thanks so much for what you do and always leading us in the right direction!

@KaraBuntin 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for listening!

@user-nq4go4mp5m 8 ай бұрын

Don't ever stop "rambling" Kara! Everything you talk about is real, honest and leads to me thinking how I can apply some of these things to my shops. It's not always easy, especially opening up ourselves on videos. The thought is intimidating to me, but I'm willing to at least give it a try!

@KaraBuntin 8 ай бұрын

Video is important but there are ways to ease into it.

@KellyDannemann 8 ай бұрын

Yes, my husband I were so angry when we saw those comments. We appreciate your knowledge and YOUR TIME your taking to share. You are so experienced, and patient. Thank you from the both of us.

@KaraBuntin 8 ай бұрын

People who comment like that are the ones who probably need to hear what I'm saying, but they won't listen so that's fine. I can't get too concerned about it, it was just interesting because from my stats it's obvious to me why KZfaq showed them the video.

@AlchemistPersians 8 ай бұрын

I love your videos and the fact that you ramble a bit because it's like a real conversation. I'm one of those people who watches/listens to you while making things. 😊

@KaraBuntin 8 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@elag.198 8 ай бұрын

Yes, please talk about how to use FB and YT for product businesses. That would be awesome. Thank you for great content and speak, ramble, and share as long as you can! It's appreciated, especially as it relates to truly handmade products.

@KaraBuntin 8 ай бұрын

You got it! I can definitely ramble.

@PopshopamericaForever 8 ай бұрын

18:20 - Correct!! I watch your videos while I am printing labels or packing orders. 💯

@KaraBuntin 8 ай бұрын

I love long videos to listen to while I work.

@darkwilds 7 ай бұрын

Yes, this makes a lot of sense. Thank you. For years we have had it good by being able to list online and the sales would roll in. Now the place is oversaturated and with many more unscrupulous sellers. The other thing that in person sales helps with is that people know where their items are 'shipping' from (lots of online shops now claim their item is shipping from within the US for example when really it is coming from another country) - they can have it instantly and don't have to worry about door step thefts or having to open cases and get refunds. There are many reasons why buyers are preferring to go back to the mall or markets.

@rachaelloomis1722 8 ай бұрын

Yes to the product based KZfaq advice!!

@passiveincomewithkaren 8 ай бұрын

I want even longer videos from you. Lol. So…your true fans are here to listen regardless.

@KaraBuntin 8 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@PsychicPetra 8 ай бұрын

Hahahaha love your straight to the point comment to the ones who don't have patience... Keep it up

@Parkerv12 8 ай бұрын

Yes. I listen when I work and drive. More ramble and longer videos please. You have a wealth of knowledge

@KaraBuntin 8 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@othewisejewelry6026 8 ай бұрын

Funny thing is that my husband sent me one of your videos yesterday telling me I need to listen to it. Told him I'm way ahead of him as I already follow you and am part of the fb group. It's a small world.

@KaraBuntin 8 ай бұрын

He must be a highly intelligent man.

@othewisejewelry6026 8 ай бұрын

😆@@KaraBuntin Yes, and very supportive

@mountains4laura 8 ай бұрын

Just yesterday I was thinking about how the current e-commerce marketing strategy just isn't working for me and my handmade jewelry business. This video is validation that I am correct and marketing like it is 1999 is a perfect to shift my mindset! (yes, I made and sold jewelry back then) Talk more about this please! I was actually bummed the video wasn't an hour. Thank you!

@KaraBuntin 8 ай бұрын

Interesting!

@clemonscrafts 8 ай бұрын

As always, spot on! Good for you for calling out the naysayers....let them go harass someone else. The reason I quit selling die cuts online is because there was so much competition, cheap competition. I would spend hours working on orders only to turn around and see a competitor list it for $4.50. I wasn't making anything. I switched products. Much, much happier now! Keep the great advice coming! And you can talk about anything, KZfaq, Facebook, etc because yes, I am one of those creating while I listen;))

@KaraBuntin 8 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@pustapustka 8 ай бұрын

LOL, you are so right. Some of my work requires less concentration. Even though it is manual work, it is somewhat automatic. And then I always open YT and check if there is anything new from you. So I like long videos, even if you just rambling or telling stories. I like it 🙂 Then I move on to tutorials and interesting facts from my industry. This inspires me.

@KaraBuntin 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for that!

@julieberg8820 8 ай бұрын

Haha, you're right: I edit photos and work on listings while you ramble. Please don't ever stop, as a vintage seller (and therefor 1oak) I constantly have a lot of picures and new listings to work on. 😃😃😃

@KaraBuntin 8 ай бұрын

It's what I do, so I figured that other people do the same!

@norakovacs6634 8 ай бұрын

Oh yes, I’m also a vintage seller, and I always edit photos while listening 😌

@cathynoordyke3784 8 ай бұрын

I would love to learn more about how to get a UTube channel started and going:). Your content is so good! Thank you Kara!

@KaraBuntin 8 ай бұрын

Coming soon!

@cathynoordyke3784 8 ай бұрын

Thank you Kara!!! 🎉

@mrs.quills7061 8 ай бұрын

Hi Kara! I know I haven’t commented in a while, I’ve been quite busy with my shop and I have a KZfaq channel now (not on this profile), but I wanted to jump back in again and I’m happy you’re still doing this podcast. Wine moms are just proud alcoholics and use their children as an excuse to day drink. I saw these two women on shark tank recently that sell these plastic toddler cup things for wine moms… they make a killing doing it and it’s like do you really need to be drinking at a picnic or your kids sporting event? Does your life suck that much you can’t be sober? They literally were like we got the idea because we couldn’t take wine with us everywhere!! And we would go get drunk after work!! To me, it’s not cute its a low key sign for an addiction or other mental health issue that needs to be addressed. Nothing sounds worse than to be around someone who needs to be drinking constantly and complaining about their spouse or children. Also, wine isn’t even really that good?? But topic aside, it’s true if it’s not a bot or ai, it’s a manufacturer who can spend thousands to stick ads everywhere that uses cheap or forced labor to make junk we don’t need. It’s why I’ve been slowly building up other revenue streams and am going to try to get into my first convention in artists alley next year! Right now, I’m focusing on building an audience and my portfolio and more products. I’m also taking the economy into account, a lot of people don’t have money to spend on stuff we make either. I haven’t been able to do much, didn’t take a real vacation this year, cut back a ton on what we buy for food and my partner and I are planning to do a gift free Christmas this year. I think it’s not just oversaturated markets, but globally people are struggling to afford basic needs like housing or food, so we’re competing with the economy too.

@KaraBuntin 8 ай бұрын

I totally agree with all of this!

@mrs.quills7061 8 ай бұрын

@@KaraBuntinthanks, I hope you and your family have been well!

@theloopylefty 8 ай бұрын

This really resonated with me! I’ve started to notice that the people offering real & truly helpful advice are the people who emphasize the importance of building a personal brand.

@KaraBuntin 8 ай бұрын

IT's so important, especially right now.

@christinepereira7622 8 ай бұрын

Ramble on Kara, you are absolutely right, I usually listen to your videos whilst processing pictures for my Etsy shop 💪 Thanks for the pep talk, much appreciate it ❤

@KaraBuntin 8 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

@PDSnonprofit 8 ай бұрын

Yes it's true, I listen to you as I am doing my orders, marketing or other things. I laugh along. Please do a video on KZfaq or anything else you think off. I need chatty videos for when I work lol

@KaraBuntin 8 ай бұрын

Will do!

@whitecottagecompany 8 ай бұрын

My sister recently introduced me to your videos. You have me nodding along, saying amen and laughing out loud. 😁 I'm an impatient person and have few KZfaqrs I can stand to watch and I don't have a problem with your videos. ( I love that I can work as I watch) Thanks for great content!

@KaraBuntin 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for listening!

@barbaravenuh 8 ай бұрын

18:10 I'm literally crocheting a bag while watching/listening to this. 😂 I love listening to the podcast while I'm crocheting, and the longer the video the better. The advice is solid and it doesn't hurt that you're fun to listen to. The type of person I can listen to for hours and not be bored. 😊

@KaraBuntin 8 ай бұрын

I'll tell my husband that you said that hahahahaha

@alinahartsfield9759 8 ай бұрын

I always want your videos to be even longer, you are so knowledgeable and I soak up every word you say! ❤

@KaraBuntin 8 ай бұрын

I appreciate that!

@rachelmoffat9650 8 ай бұрын

Really useful advice, thank you. I opened KZfaq to watch a different channel but I saw your title on the thumbnail and that was me sold 😄 Thanks for the great insights as always and a pleasing earworm for the rest of the day 🤣

@KaraBuntin 8 ай бұрын

If i had aPrince emoji i would use it now

@rachelmoffat9650 8 ай бұрын

@@KaraBuntin 💜🌧 (as close as I can get 🤣)

@thejewelryspot9969 8 ай бұрын

Ditto to everything positive that has been said. Your expertise is appreciated!

@KaraBuntin 8 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@kattaylor9294 8 ай бұрын

I love re-humanize handcrafters!❤

@TheBadNeighborDecals 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for yet another great video!

@KaraBuntin 8 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@FallenAngelBrass 8 ай бұрын

Our photos need to reflect the quality of the work, not just be "OK." Investing in photography skills is time well spent.

@caseyjc5 8 ай бұрын

That and taking the time to take good pictures, in the right lighting, and edit the pictures like a professional would.

@dollhousediggs 8 ай бұрын

Love being able to listen while working. Thank you, again!

@KaraBuntin 8 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoy it!

@JillsTreasureChest 8 ай бұрын

Thank you, Kara. I do put videos out there that show bits of the process. They just show my hands. I rarely look video ready any more. Maybe I’ll try now that it’s cooling off and my room will be cooler. I miss doing craft shows Thank you

@KaraBuntin 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@baguettemagick 8 ай бұрын

Another great video! I'm happy I'm not the only one thinking it's time to go back to what you call 1999 marketing. I believe many people are fed up with BS marketing and products, and it worked for a while, but now that money is tight for many, it's time to focus on skills, creativity, connection, and really showing what makes us different. I am in the jewelry biz, and telling people "Buy from me because I'm not in a sweatshop" isn't enough: I have to challenge myself and do better. But communication isn't easy for me (I'm naturally more living like a goblin in the shadow, so I struggle to make myself the brand 😅). I fell in love with chainmail last year and reorganized my workspace as I want to do videos and lives to share the process (maybe even tutorials, I could offer kits for patient crafters). I hope it will create this sense of connection as I can't sell IRL. Please wish me luck 😁

@KaraBuntin 8 ай бұрын

I love the goblin analogy, especially since you like making chain mail.

@falcieridesigns 8 ай бұрын

This is a great call to action. I need to get better at peopling. I found the perfect mix in ecommerce and working from home, but honestly, like everyone else, I want to shop in the real world.

@KaraBuntin 8 ай бұрын

Yeah, going out is the new trend...It's bad for us as introverts, but with some practice it gets easier.

@lscs4151958 6 ай бұрын

So true about all the junk out there now, I sell so much more at the craft/art shows so people can see and touch my jewelry. I have been watching your Goimagine series and I am really excited about starting there and leaving Etsy. You have so much insight and I have learned so much from you! Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I don’t need get rich, just help pay for my out of control hobby that I love to do, creat durable stylish jewelry. Thank you!!

@KaraBuntin 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching, and i understand about selling things to feed your craft habit!

@AubreyAaden 8 ай бұрын

I love your long chatty videos! I would love a podcast about Facebook groups and how to attract people to them.

@KaraBuntin 8 ай бұрын

Coming soon!

@Slupel 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for being so truthful and honest. As a painter who has just made a return to ETSY after a decade doing shows and fairs, boy has it changed. I'm not really happy showing process, but that is the way it is, best get used to it.

@KaraBuntin 8 ай бұрын

It gets easier over time. You don’t have to show the whole process, just pieces of it that aren’t proprietary.

@Slupel 8 ай бұрын

Enough to tease but not show the trick works

@oliviabrown1553 8 ай бұрын

Yes please. I would love you to go into more detail about KZfaq videos for business. Thank you 😊

@KaraBuntin 8 ай бұрын

Will do!!

@Jen-ji9ul 8 ай бұрын

I couldn't agree more about the kids/wine rant, thank you for saying that.

@KaraBuntin 8 ай бұрын

I don't get it, but I guess it's trendy to complain and drink wine.

@moonloversjewelry 8 ай бұрын

So well put and true. The online market has changed and not for the better in some ways. So KLT marketing efforts are so much more important now.

@pmgreatorex 8 ай бұрын

I’m sitting up in bed with a cup of tea and nodding along with you Kara. I never got the wine mums thing either. 😊

@KaraBuntin 8 ай бұрын

It's so trendy and irritating.

@lhaisimon 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for this video ❤

@KaraBuntin 8 ай бұрын

Welcome 😊

@falcieridesigns 8 ай бұрын

Lol. I swear the internet makes people lose their minds. Some of the comments are hilarious. Thank goodness for 'held for approval'. :D

@KaraBuntin 8 ай бұрын

Even with that I wonder if people have actually watched the video, or if they're commenting on things that the voices in their heads told them.

@mrs.quills7061 8 ай бұрын

I often wonder if they’re bots or even worse paid trolls overseas who attack channels like this. There was a whole 60 minutes on how in China and now recently Russia college students are targeted into making easy money by making fake accounts and stirring up drama or political controversy online. It’s like you can’t even tell what’s real anymore because people are stupid, but you never know the intention behind a bad comment. Based on what she said, I’m thinking it could be Etsy gurus/scammers or something pissed off she’s been telling the truth. It’s not that hard to make an alt account or get a bot account.

@cmyk228 8 ай бұрын

Yes more KZfaq advice content please!!

@KaraBuntin 8 ай бұрын

Will do, seems to be something that people want.

@jerbear7952 8 ай бұрын

I'm not in this industry and the topic doesn't directly relate to me but I LOVE your take on this. You have an important viewpoint to share.

@KaraBuntin 8 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@ScrappyCraftsDigitals 8 ай бұрын

Personally, I love your videos because you tell the truth. If people don't want to sit and listen, tell them to beggar off! lol

@KaraBuntin 8 ай бұрын

hee hee!

@giniaweaver7377 8 ай бұрын

Lol, I do listen while I'm making my lockets. :)

@KaraBuntin 8 ай бұрын

yep!

@francesca3453 8 ай бұрын

Spot on

@KaraBuntin 8 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@BingkaiLightbox 8 ай бұрын

Hi Kara, Thanks! I never missed your videos. I love to learn how to do KZfaq for my product. Currently, I just take video of my product for Etsy listing. Besides that I don't know what video should I make for YOutube. Please advice. Thanks!

@KaraBuntin 8 ай бұрын

I'll make some videos about that.

@BingkaiLightbox 8 ай бұрын

@@KaraBuntin looking forward! Thanks heaps!

@RobynPacey 8 ай бұрын

I started out doing in-person markets before setting up an Etsy shop, and I still love doing them. I have a short list of ones that I do well at, I'll try new ones to see if they're a good fit. The one thing I haven't tried, and have always wondered if it would be a good fit, is getting into a retail location. There's a local crafter's association that has storefronts in a couple malls around the city and I've never worked up the nerve to investigate. Do you have any videos, tips, or advice on brick and mortar shops, and maybe what to look out for before signing anything?

@KaraBuntin 8 ай бұрын

I would check with the other people who sell in that location to find out what their experience is. I don't sell anything in brick and mortar shops so I wouldn't be very helpful, but I would investigate about how they handle theft, returns, damage, etc.

@Mesewsatx1 8 ай бұрын

I really want to add videos but the editing part is where my learning curve fails. Would love more info on that!

@tinaindina7032 8 ай бұрын

I just use my phone, keep it just under 15 seconds, show as much as you can (hold, turn, use product) and then I use the basic edit tool on my phone to make it lighter…. And upload. That’s it. I don’t make it fancy. I sell vintage (RedCottageVintage). I have few videos still as I have 630+ listings so I haven’t added to old listings. But do more and more. Just try it.😊

@sevendiablosTV 8 ай бұрын

18:14 you know your community well, I'm trimming a Game Boy shell for a customer's build. Also, thank you for sharing your wisdom.

@KaraBuntin 8 ай бұрын

Nice!

@ptarlow7708 8 ай бұрын

I can see that I have to get more knowledgeable about equipment to use to show me painting without having someone else filming me. So far I’m doing little videos of a print and showing a close up view of the details.

@KaraBuntin 8 ай бұрын

That's a good start, though. Showing your process is good too, people do like to see things being made.

@Lisa_In_Canada 8 ай бұрын

Yes please to more info about having a YT channel :)

@KaraBuntin 8 ай бұрын

Will do, and congrats on your channel :)

@ecouturehandmades5166 8 ай бұрын

I do local art craft fairs. But i don't sell what i sell on Etsy because there is no market in my area, in fact much outright hatred of my Etsy products (Jewish, Muslim and Pride). I give my shop info out to anyone that wants to get an item made for them, as most will have already looked at my shop (promoted by the event organizers). Happy to work with open-minded souls, of course.

@KaraBuntin 8 ай бұрын

People suck

@madebychristie 8 ай бұрын

Watching this as I upload all of my pod tees. LOL!

@KaraBuntin 8 ай бұрын

So many tshirts

@9amStudio 8 ай бұрын

them TikTok consumers have short term attention span.

@FantasyArtJournal 8 ай бұрын

I love TikTok but I’m an oldie so I still have the attention span 😂

@do-it-yourself-skills 8 ай бұрын

I would love to hear more about your experience with KZfaq. I have found that people in my area are going to craft shows, but aren't buying. It's as though going to a craft show is the activity with no other purpose. It used to make tons of sales in pre-Covid years, but since then, I have had shows with only one or two sales. I need to restrategize, and KZfaq is something I want to focus on.

@carriecloverhandcraftedgif3745 8 ай бұрын

Wine mom t-shirts? Omg never heard of it thank God!

@KaraBuntin 8 ай бұрын

Check them out, it's a thing. Must be lots of drunk moms out there.

@roadtofreecollege6337 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for your point of view. It always helps me clarify things. It often gives me an idea too. I need to figure out how to embed an audio file in my education blog, and charge to listen to it. In each file I could read one chapter of my book, Free College, where I show families how their kids can become successful scholarship winners. Suggestions? Thanks again-Elizabeth

@KaraBuntin 8 ай бұрын

For that kind of thing you need a paywall, so I would look into something like Patreon. People can sign up for different levels of membership, and they take a percentage of the proceeds as payment. But they also handle sales tax, which can get really tricky with digital because it's international.

@roadtofreecollege6337 8 ай бұрын

@@KaraBuntin Thanks for your help. 💜 -Elizabeth

@ttiffanyno1 8 ай бұрын

Yes talk about KZfaq for a product based business !

@KaraBuntin 8 ай бұрын

Will do!

@traceywelsh9696 8 ай бұрын

I'd love to put myself out there more. But truthfully, I'm morbidly obese and let's just say I have a good personality and a face for radio. I'm afraid that those things would chase people away.

@tinaindina7032 8 ай бұрын

A great personality and knowledge about what you sell would never scare me away😊 go for it!

@traceywelsh9696 8 ай бұрын

@@tinaindina7032 Thank you. That's very kind

@kattaylor9294 8 ай бұрын

I work full time and do my business in the evenings and weekends. Been thinking about a KZfaq channel new (insert business here) and see what happens. And video my progress. Still playing with it in my mind. Haven't seen in my " let's see what you tube shows me in my feed videos" so might be viable. Just... Shy... Though I did do my first FB live at a vendor event, think online craft show, and got positive feedback... I dunno...

@sharonwatson7878 8 ай бұрын

I just get fed up with people copying my designs and patterns 🙄

@KaraBuntin 8 ай бұрын

Yeah, that sucks. But that happens everywhere, I had people copy my cakes and steal my cake photos and website info before Etsy even existed.

@sharonwatson7878 8 ай бұрын

I've had people buy my collars and then I find they are selling the same design so they buy mine take it apart to see how I've made them then selling theirs with the same design 🤦‍♀️

@4eyeslv72 7 ай бұрын

I would love to hear any advice you have on getting product into local shops. I am fairly new to selling and have no clue how to approach this.

@KaraBuntin 7 ай бұрын

Local sales are about building relationships with people. You need to approach the shop owner to see if they're taking new merchandise and how they handle it. I personally wouldn't do consignment, only wholesale, but that's up to you.

@ecouturehandmades5166 8 ай бұрын

Hoping I catch you within the golden hour: did you sell knit goods on Etsy once upon a time, and what was your shop name?

@KaraBuntin 8 ай бұрын

Me?

@stitchingwithmygirls 8 ай бұрын

I am totally making an item while listening. I would like some help with FB group work that can be done and or youtube.

@KaraBuntin 8 ай бұрын

Will do, those are both good topics and it seems like people would be interested.

@fijaystudio 8 ай бұрын

yep, do YT too

@benjiebenitez 8 ай бұрын

👏🏽

@KaraBuntin 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@lindagreen8505 8 ай бұрын

And Facebook Groups too

@KaraBuntin 8 ай бұрын

WIll do

@SwampRabbitMerchant 8 ай бұрын

I would appreciate any help with KZfaq or handmade marketing 😊

@KaraBuntin 8 ай бұрын

I can definitely talk about that.

@marleenab5677 8 ай бұрын

You weren't kidding about KZfaq thinking this video's audience is the "get rich quick" audience. Every single ad was some sort of get rich quick hussle, from renting other peoples properties on air bnb to creating books on amazon to using digital assets. Unfortunately I ended up listening to far more than I wanted because I was forging and could not stop to skip the ads! 😂 It just seems like it all just grifters out there. 😑

@KaraBuntin 8 ай бұрын

I've noticed that about the ads, too. I'll be talking about ignoring the tools that claim to tell you about your competition on Etsy, and the next thing that comes up is an ad for one of them. I get a little satisfaction from knowing that they paid for me to see it when I'll never buy the tool since they're not accurate.

@lindagreen8505 8 ай бұрын

Please talk about how to do KZfaq.

@KaraBuntin 8 ай бұрын

It scares people...

@bethhutchinson105 8 ай бұрын

would love to learn how to do youtube and grow my business

@KaraBuntin 8 ай бұрын

I'm going to do some videos on my other channel, I think.

@vaniarocha6821 8 ай бұрын

Hi Kara, I recently added DIY craft products to my shop and along with orders I send a step-by-step guide with photos of the entire process of me doing the embroidery, but I know it would be great to have a KZfaq channel where the customer could see the process, for beginners the videos are best. My problem is that my clients are mostly from the USA, and I don't speak English well enough to make videos. In your opinion as a consumer, would you prefer to watch a video with just background music, without anyone speaking, or a video in my native language with subtitles?

@KaraBuntin 8 ай бұрын

Probably music, but with text on the video when something needs to be explained. BUT...You can also get someone to do the voiceover for you as another option.

@susanjacquier5358 8 ай бұрын

Hi....just as a person who watches a Lot of tutorial videos that just have background music ( the creator is also not confident English). I really appreciate the learning experience and as long as the instructions are clear and not rushed it works 😊

@tinaindina7032 8 ай бұрын

@@KaraBuntinvoiceover? Instantly I heard David Attenboroughs hushed voice… “and here we have the owner of xx getting ready to do her craft. Let’s see what see will come up with today ….”

@awlthatwoodcrafts8911 8 ай бұрын

The "get rich, quick" videos about Etsy are annoying. The basic advice is, go find a niche and then make/sell a product for that niche. You have no idea what to make or what to sell, you just want to make money. It's "cart before the horse" thinking. I love your thinking about getting back to the in-person experience. Online shopping isn't going anywhere, at least not anytime soon, but now that we're 20 years into it (and the pandemic probably exacerbated it), people are wanting that in-person experience again. It will be the astute among us that learns to take advantage of that trend as an online shop owner. If we're lucky, it will cull the herd of copy-cats and resellers on marketplaces like Etsy.

@KaraBuntin 8 ай бұрын

It definitely weeds out people who want to do everything with no effort.

@bethhutchinson105 8 ай бұрын

wow, what is going on with people (not you Kara) but people who make those rude comments. Sorry you have to deal with them.

@bethhutchinson105 8 ай бұрын

also a funny thing on prints on Etsy. I was looking into doing some, my own, not uhh fake we will say and looked around. Clicked on one beautiful one to get an idea pricing, etc, and checked the shop ... That was the ONLY art print, the rest was photos which I would call pornography. I was shocked. Is this what Etsy has become??

@KaraBuntin 8 ай бұрын

It's no big deal, they obviously haven't watched the videos before their fat fish stick fingers start typing comments, so you can't take them too seriously.