I have had an eBay store for about 4 years now janaes jewels and jems . I opened an Etsy store in March of 08, but didn't stock it up until August of 09 janaesjewels. In addition, I have had .com and .net webstores that just didn't have enough "oomph" to justify the monthly fees plus the cost of doing business. I have runs of good sales and here and there some really great sales...and then there are the dry spells.
Long story short, I have TONS of inventory. Every once in a while I'll destash and list pieces for cost just to make room for new styles and pieces. Well, I did that late last summer and lo and behold I sold a watermelon quartz necklace that I couldn't find ANYWHERE. I'm telling you - I tore my house up cause where the heck could it have gone?
Finally contacted the buyer, apologized profusely and offered her any other piece in my shop (up to a generous limit) for the same price. So, I kept a happy customer but it has bothered me to no end.
Well, last night I found my mystery "lost" necklace. And I now remember the exact circumstances that caused me to "lose" it. I answered an alchemy request from a new b&m shop on Etsy that was looking for a wholesale lot of jewelry to buy. Of course, since I design a full line of rings, bracelets, earrings and necklaces I made up a "to die for" lot of medium end jewelry at rock bottom prices. After I took the pics, wrote the descriptions and put in a bid - I also put the lot of jewelry aside because I just KNEW that she would buy it. Who wouldn't?
Well, she didn't....actually I never heard from her (I was brand new - had no sales and no feedback in Etsy) and I totally forgot about it. Found it last night! OMG - like I said it was a good size lot including the missing watermelon quartz necklace...and amongst other pieces 5 sterling silver gemstone rings!
I've thought about those rings in particular but figured I had sold them or given them away.
So, I've got to redo the pics and re-measure the gemstones, and resize the rings and bracelets for accuracy. How the heck did I manage to lose so much?
Well - it's a new year. 2010 will be my time to reorganize along with reenergizing. And, get to listing!
It can't sell if I don't list it...right?
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Are we sisters? The same happens to me too. I try to get a system to put my things away, but then I can't find anything anymore. LOL!
ReplyDeleteOne of the best tricks to make people notice you is a give-away on another blog. Either of an item or a giftcard. It sure helps.
Too funny! My husband tells me all of the time to keep a "ready to ship" box which I do - BUT - I'm always taking things out of it to show people, demonstrate, take pics...you know.
ReplyDeleteJewelry is no good away in a box!
I have done one blog giveaway for MistyRidge Designs. It was a great success. Would be totally willing to do another. If you're interested let's talk...
on my way to check out your blog now....
I've done something similar. I had a pair of earrings listed, sold them on Etsy, but then couldn't find it. I had to rush to made a replacement.
ReplyDeleteWouldn't you know, the day after I shipped the ones I made, I found the original pair of earrings.
I need to get better organized.
Contrariwise....that is SOOOOOO me! Thanks for sharing. I'm hoping to find your etsy shop to check it out....
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