So I ran a promotion in the ETSY forum last night to have the 500th poster win a free bag from me. I figured that it would take a while and several people would see my shop and favorite it and all of that goodness. I was soo happy. I thought that it would last all night and then the foreign buyers would swoon and say hey, those are good bags, and then say hey let be buy one. Or at least let me favorite it. With other promos like that, I see that happen. There is one seller that does it each and every night and is results in thousands of sales. Well , I'm sure is not just that but I'm sure that is doesn't hurt either. So what ended up happening was 3 women dominated the the post for about 3 hours until one of them reached post 500. So it ended up ending at about 11:30 west coast time. Not that I have a problem keeping my word. I hope this person becomes a customer, but it just wasn't what I had in mind. But you live and you learn.
Its funny how they spent at least 5 pages of the thread criticizing ...oh critiquing my shop:( I was up most of the time watch the story unfold. I am not going to lie to you all. My feelings were hurt a bit. Yes they were. but it happens. But listen, I am still a newbie, I am leaning. My shop has grown leaps and bounds since day one. That is an accomplishment that I am pround of.
On a another not, I have realized that I am starting to find my niche as a designer, I wasn't looking for it . I just happened. So now I have a few items in my shop that are quite adorable , but a from my inception stages ( 2months ago) that no longer fit the aesthetic if my shop or me for that matter. So my dilemma no it do I (a) just put the on clearance and take a loss or (b) just keep them for sentimental reasons and wear them. or have my sister wear them. They are totally cute they just no longer go with the vibe of my store. They feel out of place.
The more funky fashionista direction is the one I am more comfortable with. That whole Amy Butler poofy bag shit makes me want to puke. I want my stuff to look like it could be Gucci. I know I have a long way to go but, I am coming along nicely.
