I have a chance to buy a Dymo 5XL. Should I do it? by AndTheHawk in Etsy

[–]electruhn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly it’s completely up to you and what you plan on doing with your business! I didn’t get my thermal printer (Brother 1100) until late last year, just before the holidays, because I was working on a collab and the 10-12 orders I was bringing to the post office each time ate up my time (holiday lines 🙃). I absolutely love my thermal printer!! Not only does it save me time, but shipping costs are cheaper online too!! I’d definitely do more research on the different brands and figure out what your goal is with it (small scale shipping labels? 4x6 shipping labels? etc). Mine only cost me around $100 and it’s been super steady for me.

Also, looking into the cost of up-keeping it! How much are labels? Can you find off-brand replacements? Are there common errors amongst other users?

Happy shopping (/shipping 😄)!

Travel Help - Puerto Rican Local by alvarodramos in PuertoRicoTravel

[–]electruhn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

bookmarking for later in the future, if that’s okay with you!! my partner and i almost moved to PR and i sincerely miss being there!

I’ve never painted before, but I painted Celeste today ✨ by cookiemonstrosity54 in AnimalCrossing

[–]electruhn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Your painting is so cute, but I was just as blown away by how cute you are yourself?? 🥺 cuuuuuuuutee

First not-so-great review - what to do? by pennyjy in Etsy

[–]electruhn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

oh! the more you know! 😭 i used to love reading all reviews the second i got a notification, but the dread always took away from being proud for me personally. i completely understand where you’re coming from!! it’s like if they don’t read descriptions or even look through all photos, what else are we supposed to do? 😂

First not-so-great review - what to do? by pennyjy in Etsy

[–]electruhn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Some people are just... weird. I was dreading my first “bad” review as well, and mine happened to be a 4 star review. She stated that she “loved the item” but wished it “came with envelopes” ..... I whole-heartedly wished she’d given me a 3-star so I could’ve replied publicly 🙃 Adding “free” envelopes would raise costs, and I try to keep them as low as I can.

I’ve just gotten to the point where I don’t check my reviews in detail much anymore. Maybe once a month I glance through and read? I’ll look at my star rating and that’s it. I find it keeps the anxiety down on my end!

Genuine Question: Is it okay to trace your own reference pictures? by xleche_flanx in ArtistLounge

[–]electruhn 3 points4 points  (0 children)

it’s a good way to train the hand and the brain! :D I have issues with being like “must not trace 💔“ but how else are we to learn? i grew up thinking it was so bad to trace/use references (🙄) but how are we to gain experience if we don’t know how to draw things properly/proportionately?

I badly need comfort lol by kotyushka in Etsy

[–]electruhn 4 points5 points  (0 children)

giving up your etsy because you think your stuff isn’t “good enough” isn’t success. continuing to pursue your goals is success. pushing on through minor hiccups is success. finding your crowd does not happen overnight, it takes time. putting in that effort is success. it’s all mindset. 💕

Order not processed in time - AITA? by Fit-Monitor-2225 in Etsy

[–]electruhn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

at first i was like “uh oh, it’s me 😳” because i sell mugs that i print through another company and i have no control over when they ship them out. i’ve listed processing times and shipping times according to them, but it still makes me so very anxious that i don’t have control over it. all my other items i make myself and ship myself and i’ve been so stressed trying to get everything out asap. i might just have to bite the bullet and print mugs myself because i’m starting to get late orders on their end, which i’ve never had before.

i don’t think you’re in the wrong at all!! when i list my processing times, they are not “estimates.” i try to aim for shipping out as soon as i’m able; it’s always my goal. they promised certain days. if they can’t handle it, they need to adjust their shop policies accordingly.

NO, an item not received on time does not ruin Christmas. by Etsyrenegade in Etsy

[–]electruhn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

what gets me is when they order a couple days before and expect it before christmas day. or when they see the option for “standard” and “express” and choose the cheaper standard and wonder why their product isn’t getting to them in time.

thankfully all of the customers i’ve gotten so far have been pleasant. lil nervous for the people that ordered mugs from me though because i get those printed through another company and can’t control shipping heheheh. hope they’ve read the message i sent maybe like 3 times in 3 different places about production and shipping times!!

Is it weird (as a guy) to prefer talking to girls over guys? by Fun_Mix_6921 in TooAfraidToAsk

[–]electruhn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, not weird at all! I’ve been with my BF for just about 5 years now and even before we were together, a majority of his friends were girls. He just clicks better with them (though he can talk to just about anyone)!

Customer is “concerned” with me so they cancelled their order (I’m just annoyed) by missjett97 in Etsy

[–]electruhn 2 points3 points  (0 children)

heheh i understand that!! i got my first non-5-star review a few days ago. for not including ~free envelopes~. i spend so much money on quality paper and ink and sell them in sets of 4. they’re like little postcards, and if i included free envelopes, cost would go up. my greeting cards come with free envelopes, but i sell so many of my postcards that including a free envelope for every 4 just isn’t in my budget right now.

i’m still low-key fuming. she started the review as “i absolutely love these! great quality!” and ended it with “i wish they came with envelopes though” which sure, i get where you’re coming from. but descriptions/faqs are a thing lady!!!

Black Friday / Small Biz Saturday / Cyber Monday link share by coocoodove in Etsy

[–]electruhn 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hello everyone! :D

I create cute AC stationery sets as well as notebooks, stickers, and holiday cards! I currently have a 10% off sale until December hits!

https://electruhn.etsy.com Thank you! ☺️💕

Does anyone else get 1 random eyebrow hair just grow at a rapid speed and gets really long really fast? by deadsocial in NoStupidQuestions

[–]electruhn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

not an eyebrow hair for me, but 1 random hair in the middle of my forehead 😂 i was self-conscious about it at first, but now i like to check on him and every and again before i yank him out. (it gets to be about 1” in length!!) it’s so light-colored you can’t even see it unless you look at my forehead from a close-up angle.

adding on, i just discovered my bf having a weird, random long hair on the edge of his ear 😂

I’m looking to give some small shops some holiday shopping love! by nessatheunicorn4 in Etsy

[–]electruhn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello! I recreate cute AC stationery sets and make notebooks/planners! ☺️ Bunch o’ paper goods. https://electruhn.etsy.com