Roger
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Post by Roger on Mar 7, 2014 8:51:34 GMT -5
I wanted to share my excitement that I have made my first sales on Etsy! I opened my shop two weeks ago and sold my first wrap, a dinosaur bone pendant, Wednesday. Last night another one, Sodalite this time, sold!
I have sold a few things previously; but they were to friends, or friends of friends. This time, complete strangers actually purchased something!
I know a lot of you have been selling for a long time - do you remember how it felt when you sold your first peice?
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lisemacfadden
having dreams about rocks
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Post by lisemacfadden on Mar 7, 2014 9:32:32 GMT -5
That's just awesome!! Congratulations on your first sale, and your second!!
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Tommy
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Post by Tommy on Mar 7, 2014 10:57:02 GMT -5
Congratulations Roger! I know what you must be feeling - I recently started a facebook page for friends and family etc. and my wife's best friend came over and bought four pieces - still deep down I wonder if she is just being nice lol. I haven't had the stones (pun intended) to open my work up for public scrutiny like you have.
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Mar 7, 2014 11:29:47 GMT -5
WOO HOO  Congrats. Its great to get some money flowing in the right direction isn't it? Your right it does feel different when a complete stranger finds your item online and likes it enough to fork out their hard earned money for it. So how often are you clicking your ETSY to check your stats? Its kind of addicting. I have the ETSY app so when ever there is sale made it makes a real nice CHA-CHING sound. Love that sound. Chuck |
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junglejim
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Post by junglejim on Mar 7, 2014 11:35:31 GMT -5
Congratulations on your first two sales, I'm sure there will be more to come. Once people get the piece in their hand and get a good look you will start getting repeat customers as well. I don't wrap rocks but have been selling my hand tied fishing lures on ebay since 2004. My first sales back then I was really excited. My 3rd and fourth customer's then still buy from me all the time. I'd like to see the wraps you sold.
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Post by rockjunquie on Mar 7, 2014 12:09:19 GMT -5
AWESOME!  My first real sale was to a relative that I had never met before. Strange but true. We met through the internet and during our first visit she fell in love with my work and bought one. But, after I started selling for real, it was a blue Peruvian opal piece. I remember being terrified that they wouldn't like it! LOL! I also wasn't prepared for such a quick sale and had to dash around and find some nice packaging. That was eBay back in 1999, I think. I still get a thrill and a little nervous every time I sell something. I have a lot of really wonderful clients around the world. And, you will, too.  Put your etsy link in your signature. I'll fav you and fav an item or two. Promotion is a good thing. |
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riverrock
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Post by riverrock on Mar 7, 2014 13:32:03 GMT -5
I would also like to see you etsy page.
Now you can buy more rock and wire.
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unclestu
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Post by unclestu on Mar 7, 2014 16:52:31 GMT -5
Congratulations on your 1st sale. I to broke the ice a couple of weeks ago on Ebay after having some cabs listed for about a week. I sold a crazy lace, gem silica and a Pietersite. Best of all they posted Positive feedback and are very happy.
Stu
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Tom
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My dad Tom suddenly passed away yesterday, Just wanted his "rock" family to know.
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Post by Tom on Mar 7, 2014 16:59:15 GMT -5
Congrats on your sales, I am going to try it out sometime myself:)
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39don
starting to spend too much on rocks
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Post by 39don on Mar 7, 2014 22:44:53 GMT -5
My first sale was to a lady in Italy. The package was lost somewhere after it arrived in Italy and I had to replace the cabs. It cost too much for insurance so I didn't have it insured. I now charge $24.50 to ship to Italy 1st class postage. It get's there but only in a shipping envelope, no box.
What is your site address so I can favor it.
39don
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Post by gingerkid on Mar 8, 2014 11:30:18 GMT -5
 Congratulations on your sales; and it sounds like your on a roll and selling like hotcakes!!
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Post by Pat on Mar 8, 2014 13:32:16 GMT -5
Yay! Congratulations! You're on your way! |
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Post by drocknut on Mar 8, 2014 13:56:44 GMT -5
Congratulations on the sales. Yes it's great when someone likes your work enough to shell out hard earned cash for it. My first sale was to a bead store owner. I've had a few but not many since then (probably about 3 years ago) but I'm hoping to get more in the near future. Best of luck to you on your shop.
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aimeesrockworks
spending too much on rocks
I really do look like my avatar... it kinda freaks me out.
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Post by aimeesrockworks on Mar 8, 2014 16:58:50 GMT -5
Spectacular news!! Heck, I get excited about every sale. Just wait until you have so many orders you can't see straight. |
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Post by beefjello on Mar 8, 2014 19:19:39 GMT -5
Congrats Roger!!
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deedolce
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Post by deedolce on Mar 8, 2014 23:53:31 GMT -5
Congratulations!! I love Etsy, and I'm glad you put your sig with your Etsy site. I just saw a cab I had to wrap!
Even after 7 years on Etsy, I get a thrill everytime I sell a piece. I fav'd your shop, and a couple of your cabs too. Best of luck with your Etsy!
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Roger
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Post by Roger on Mar 9, 2014 10:56:09 GMT -5
Thanks all Etsy is kind of fun and certainly a bit addictive lol. There are too many stats that you can track! My Etsy store is Rivercity Stones at www.etsy.com/shop/RivercityStones. I am up to 6 orders now! |
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Tom
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My dad Tom suddenly passed away yesterday, Just wanted his "rock" family to know.
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Post by Tom on Mar 9, 2014 21:14:45 GMT -5
Very nice store, nice material
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miander
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Searching for the shop of my dreams...
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Post by miander on Mar 9, 2014 21:20:39 GMT -5
That's a big deal, good for you! Let's have the ETSY link!
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Tom
fully equipped rock polisher
My dad Tom suddenly passed away yesterday, Just wanted his "rock" family to know.
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Post by Tom on Mar 10, 2014 8:15:20 GMT -5
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Congratulations on your sales; and it sounds like your on a roll and selling like hotcakes!! 
