Selling the Jewelry I Make

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RE: Selling the Jewelry I Make

Try etsy.com, it is a site for handmade items so that's where your customers will be. You will probably have to have your parents register for you, but it seems like a really great site. Good luck.

Post by Ecokat

RE: Selling the Jewelry I Make

Hi im yvonne and i was excited when i started mia beading business two years ago and now i'm twelve and i'm going to try selling them online but a word of advice.... you should start thinking of a business account and then you can sell them also at ebay!

Post By Yvonne Randolph (Guest Post)

RE: Selling the Jewelry I Make

you should invite your friends to your house and make signs of what you make like to make bracelets, rings, anklets, earrings, necklaces etc. include where you will be selling it. Tthe first idea that pops in my head is a dog park or just a park.

have fun and hope you like my ideas

Post By sarah (Guest Post)

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You go girl! By the sounds of things you've already got the word out as far as it will go by mouth at school and through family. I'd take it up one notch by going to a local craft far and advertising your wares with a parent/sibling. This will give you an opportunity to really get a feel for what people want, what they like, and how you might be able to improve your wares. I'd also suggest getting together a small "flyer"; just a sheet of paper with some photos of what you have available or what you can make, with or without prices (up to you) and your contact information (address, phone, etc - whatever you feel most comfortable with) and make them available at your table. That way you get advertising for anyone who takes one.

Post By Kelly (Guest Post)

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If you enjoy outdoor concerts and festivals, they can be great places to market your jewelry. At 13 though, it would be a good idea to go with your parents or a responsible older sister, brother or friend.

Also try other outdoor community events, like street fairs, 5K runs (be sure to donate some of your profits to the charity benefitted by the run), neighborhood block parties, etc.

Post By Mary DeSimone (Guest Post)

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If your town has craft fairs where people sell their homemade goods, this would be a great starting place. Lots of places start having craft fairs around holiday time. You might want to check with your hospital gift shop. They may buy them from you and resell them in their gift shop.

Post By Mel (Guest Post)

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First, make sure you know how much money you spend on supplies for each piece as well as how much time it takes to make. Then set an appropriate price. Now, where to sell? Our town has a farmer's market in warmer months on saturday mornings. You could check into setting up a booth at a similar venue. Or, you could make up enough to have an open house. Pass out invitations to all your friends and neighbors. Tell them they can bring friends as well. Have all your items laid out, with the prices easy to find and see how much you sell.

Post By Colleen (Guest Post)

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I would definitely suggest you team up with a parent and sell on eBay! (Only because you have to be 18 to legal sell on eBay and you'll need them if you want to set up a PayPal account)

It's a great place to test the waters, and you do business on your time (for the most part). You basically set the price and make the ads (item descriptions) You can make create your inventory and do business all from home! (or any PC w/ an internet connection.) You can even keep track of your auctions on a PCS phone!

I would suggest you do some "research" on other sellers auctions to help you get an idea of how to set up the prices and stuff.

I sell only on eBay as a hobby (videogame stuff, used to sell a lot more, but it became a second job of sorts, boo!) and it's a great way to learn about selling, buying and interacting with customers!

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