Use What You Buy At Etsy

I read a post that mentioned various items the author purchased at etsy.com. Etsy is not without its flaws I know but it is an easy place to shop since there is such a wide variety of items available. I used to be an impulse shopper and the internet doesn’t help but online wish lists help to curb that.

Etsy’s version of a wish list is called “your favorites” and it is very easy to add either a favorite item or a favorite seller, these are in two different spots on your etsy page. Adding an item or seller to your list is as simple as a click so it is easy for the list to get really big really fast. I don’t know what a seller sees – do they get a notice that their item is someones favorite? Either the item or their store.

Etsy Mini featuring some of my favorites

As of this writing, I’ve purchased 22 items on Etsy. Fifteen of the items are jewelry – I’ve worn five, two are for my daughter which she has worn, and five are for gifts later down the road. Two I’ve never worn but I will.

Five of the items are stationary items – notebook, journal, notecards etc. and I’ve used all from the day I got them. Oh not one set because it is a set of cards that I plan on framing and hanging. But the rest I have used and almost used up.

I also have a couple of dolls, a change purse, a regular sized purse, a few zines, coasters, fabric and a few kits for my kids to put together. I’ve used them all. I do have one thing that is more like a display item and that sits on the bookcase in the living room, being seen by all who come into the house.

Of everything I’ve purchased, the only things not used or worn are those couple of jewelry items. I think that is a pretty good percentage compared to others I’ve read about. Take caution in what you buy – don’t buy because it’s popular or you like it at this exact second. You do run the risk of a seller running out of something- keep an eye on if their shop is all unique items or if they restock regularly – but don’t impluse buy because you may end up regretting it.