For 2013, I vow to no longer be surprised if:
- buyers do not leave feedback
- one of my items gets "favorited" 24 times in one day
- people have been members of etsy for years without making a single purchase
- the item that got 24 favorites in one day has not sold yet
- other etsy shop owners whose work I feature in treasuries do not comment, click or help promote those treasuries
- potential etsy customers with whom I spend a lot of time "convoing" about custom orders never let me know what their final decision is
I know that there are valid explanations for all of these "behaviors"and that I am only seeing it from my perspective, which is why I say that I will no longer be surprised by them. I gave up the anger a long time ago. :)
Etsy sellers, feel free to add to the list! Leave a comment and, who knows, maybe it will help you get past the disappointment.
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To list what I love, with enthusiasm, even if no one else seems to like it as much as I do.
ReplyDeleteAmen!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad (or sad) to hear I'm not the only one who struggles not to take those things personally. I even had a treasury recently make the front page of Etsy, and several of the featured sellers didn't even comment. It did get my shop a lot of attention, but like you said, the item that got 24 favorites in one day did not sell. Anyway, stay true, to yourself and your art! <3
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DeleteRefreshing perspective! I actually identify myself with many of your thoughts... I can try not to be surprised, but I still can't avoid the disappointment, I guess!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year :)
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DeleteGreat post. I get disappointed too, but I think if I lower my expectations, that will help. Then, maybe I can be pleasantly surprised when I get an order.
ReplyDeleteExactly why I said I wouldn't be surprised any more!
ReplyDeleteha ha Suzanne, so funny! yeah I have been there, felt that, but I let go a while ago and it was such a relief! Now I actually puff with pride when hardly anyone visits my treasuries or even rarer, leaves a comment! and I have no idea how many favs an item gets, I just never look anymore, far too busy doing things I love - like what TheOldBarnDoor is doing :) great advice!
ReplyDeleteIt is nice to realize you don't have to pay attention to the things that bother you! Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteI couldn't have said it better myself. Also, remember that Karma can be your best friend. If you are patient, she will work her magic on your behalf. Far-shtay?
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ReplyDeleteFar-shtay!
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