I need opinions....

can you put a blurb in your profile page to contact you for custom work?

Randy, that ad you sent was clearly incompatiable with policy. We had already spotted that. You cannot modify the3 ad after they say what they want. You needed a seperate ad for silver and gold filled any whatever else made for different price.

This may have been the only reason they found it unacceptable. Unless they said more.

I would try again with two ads with more simple arrangements. You will not get the traffic at any other site that you get at etsy.

I yeild on opinions about "sales". I don't sell and don't have experience to speak form. But th epoint go a litle astray.

I am just applying logic. My comments were only about "traffic". Many know etsy, and search it for ideas and price comparisons, or are involved in etsy circles of favorites ... etc.

It is possible you get fewer but more serious buyers at Bonanza, and/or that in short time Bonanza will surpass etsy.

Still, if we know at least one violation in the ad, it is worth fixing that and asking again. There is absolutely no reason you could not have custom ads at both Bonanza and etsy - it is not an either or situation. ... and generally more traffic is a good thing.

I had separate ads for both silver and gold at the time I had sent the link but they still said that it wasn't within the guidelines. No big deal, this is still just a hobby. (a damn good hobby) ;D

since your living does not depend on this, and since the hobby is for you enjoyment and enrichment, it is important to keep annoyances at bay and remain focused on the enjoyment. (I think I just said "amen" too, though it is not a word I use).

Given their policy permitting custom work, I find myself curious (just because I like puzzles, not because I plan to sell custom work) what they find objectionable. Once curious, I do tend to get intent.

I would be the last one to suggest Randy had any onus to pursue the matter if it does not interest him. I am very much of the opinion to do what one wants as one wants with spare time. Which is why I never promise work (even gifts) on a timeline. My lapidary is very lackadaisical. Very. LOL, my brother gave me three cabs to set Fall last year. He will be lucky to get them by Fall of next year. But when he does they will be my best effort, most carefully studied, and I will have enjoyed the manufacture of whatever piece results.

Best wishes for Randy's endeavours, and hopefully if the puzzle is ever solved, I will be lucky enough to read the answer in a thread - because I know I don't read all the threads.