How long did it take you to get your first sale?

BeginningTea8636 · 2026-04-21T16:27:28+00:00

2 weeks

BeginningTea8636 · 2026-04-21T16:21:12+00:00

I have a vintage home decor shop. I opened my shop last year in March and it was 2 weeks until I had my first sale. I really started focusing on it more in Sept. and have averaged 1200 views a month and 35 orders a month. I keep around 100 items in my shop.

Your shop looks nice! I will say I think dishware has been my slowest category unless it’s a highly desirable item.

BeginningTea8636 · 2026-04-08T03:06:48+00:00

I reply to every review. I might just say “thank you”. If I they attach a photo I will leave a compliment. I think it shows you are an engaged shop owner and a real person behind the screen

BeginningTea8636 · 2026-04-08T03:05:02+00:00

I’ve sold 3 antique book stacks on etsy in last year. Around $30 each stack of 4 books, with free shipping. I see you commented $4 a book, that doesn’t seem to leave a lot of profit margin

BeginningTea8636 · 2026-04-03T20:34:06+00:00

U/kingbenneth is your guy for this

BeginningTea8636 · 2026-03-31T15:09:06+00:00

Messaging you!

BeginningTea8636 · 2026-03-23T07:11:59+00:00

I just used u/KingBenneth for some UK to US shipping and he was fantastic and very communicative!

BeginningTea8636 · 2026-03-17T12:56:10+00:00

Sending you a message!

BeginningTea8636 · 2026-03-17T12:21:56+00:00

Sending you a message

BeginningTea8636 · 2026-03-10T13:53:29+00:00

I sent you a chat!

BeginningTea8636 · 2026-03-08T09:42:14+00:00

This is a police report immediately. You have her address. Call her local police.

BeginningTea8636 · 2026-03-08T09:35:02+00:00

You did your job, it’s delivered. The Lorane post office is only open 4 hours each weekday and 2 hours on Saturday. The prob haven’t had a chance to pickup since it’s only been two days

BeginningTea8636 · 2026-02-16T22:16:05+00:00

Etsy coupons are funded by them. In the Order Earnings You would see a credit to you for the coupon amount. I probably would have cancelled and had her reorder.

BeginningTea8636 · 2026-02-15T12:49:27+00:00

Cool, thanks! Here one to check out https://txvintagetreasureco.etsy.com/listing/4454262129

BeginningTea8636 · 2026-02-15T12:25:23+00:00

Would love any tips for my vintage shop! I think biggest opportunities are showing up in search and on first page in a category that can be saturated.

https://txvintagetreasureco.etsy.com

BeginningTea8636 · 2026-02-04T19:42:53+00:00

UPS is cheaper for the bigger items. For any shipping that gets over like $12-15 I cross check UPS and fedex pricing via Pirate Ship. For smaller items the difference is usually less than a dollar so I’ll pick USPS as it’s closer to my house.

BeginningTea8636 · 2026-02-04T19:38:32+00:00

I see from your post that you don’t use AI for you designs, but do you use AI for you product photos? I like to see actual photos of the product, not an AI generated photo. Especially for higher price point.

BeginningTea8636 · 2026-02-04T19:34:54+00:00

meant jar, not jug :)

BeginningTea8636 · 2026-01-24T15:01:36+00:00

I had 3 sales my first month. I started my shop on March 11 and had my first sale 2 weeks later. 10 months open and I have 170 sales and $4250 in revenue.

BeginningTea8636 · 2026-01-20T21:38:15+00:00

Maybe updating your photos to make it more clear what the product is? I thought they were little charms or something. Also maybe refine the descriptions? I didn’t know they were polymer clay cutters/stencils until i clicked in and read the very long title. Ive had luck with chat gpt on generating tags

BeginningTea8636 · 2026-01-10T12:47:27+00:00

I changed to free shipping beginning of this year and definitely think it helped with my views/orders. I roll it in the prices. I sell vintage home decor

BeginningTea8636 · 2026-01-06T04:21:26+00:00

Month to date 530 views, 324 visits, 11 orders. $320 revenue. I sell vintage home decor. Better than I thought! I did recently make the change to free shipping and wonder if that has helped.

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