help?

my stuff is not selling, not even for $20!

Which may be why your stuff isn't selling. Raise your prices until it does.
Insane, but it works.
~~
Sooz
-------
"Those in the cheaper seats clap. The rest of you rattle your jewelry." John
Lennon (1940 - 1980) Royal Varieties Performance
~ Dr. Sooz's Bead Links
http://airandearth.netfirms.com/soozlinkslist.html

In article , "Kandice Seeber"
writes:

Ruby Lane is a nice place to sell jewelry - at least it was when I was
there. It does cost to set up, but it's not that much. There are people
here who sell on Ruby Lane, and they can tell you what the market is like.

Not much in sales now. There is now a $50 charge to open a shop, and it costs a
minimum of $20/month to keep it open. The majority of shops in "Artisans' Lane"
sell jewelry, and they compete not only with each other, but with shops in
"Collectables".
Kaytee
"Simplexities" on
www.eclecticbeadery.com
http://www.rubylane.com/shops/simplexities

when you say $50 to open, does that mean they charge you $50, or is that
what you have to deposit, and then use?

Mary


--
Joy multiplies when it is shared among friends, but grief diminishes with
every division. That is life.
Drizzt Do'Urden (Exile - R.A. Salvatore)
================
MeijhanaDesigns - Unique Earrings and More!
http://www.meijhanadesigns.com
"Kaytee" wrote in message
...
In article , "Kandice Seeber"
writes:

Ruby Lane is a nice place to sell jewelry - at least it was when I was
there. It does cost to set up, but it's not that much. There are people
here who sell on Ruby Lane, and they can tell you what the market is
like.

Not much in sales now. There is now a $50 charge to open a shop, and it
costs a
minimum of $20/month to keep it open. The majority of shops in "Artisans'
Lane"
sell jewelry, and they compete not only with each other, but with shops in
"Collectables".
Kaytee
"Simplexities" on
www.eclecticbeadery.com
http://www.rubylane.com/shops/simplexities

thank you thank you thank you!!!1 checking it out tonight...

now,i have another issue... u know i sell through auntbeep, and right
now she has all my stuff. gary says i should wait at least another
month, and i am rather nervous about this cause she has put SOO much
effort into selling the stuff.... but i am thinking of taking my
stuff elsewhere. do you think that is bad? how long should i wait?
how much consideration should i give her situation of being a new
seller just starting out, and how much should i give mine, being a new
artist just starting out.... ???

can you make an arrangement with her and an instore sales, that her items
state that they are on consignment, then when someone orders it (wants it),
then you double check at the store to see if it is still available?

If you plan on setting up a website, you could place them on both sites,
just make sure you update both when it sells...

mary


--
Joy multiplies when it is shared among friends, but grief diminishes with
every division. That is life.
Drizzt Do'Urden (Exile - R.A. Salvatore)
================
MeijhanaDesigns - Unique Earrings and More!
http://www.meijhanadesigns.com
"alia" wrote in message
m...
thank you thank you thank you!!!1 checking it out tonight...

now,i have another issue... u know i sell through auntbeep, and right
now she has all my stuff. gary says i should wait at least another
month, and i am rather nervous about this cause she has put SOO much
effort into selling the stuff.... but i am thinking of taking my
stuff elsewhere. do you think that is bad? how long should i wait?
how much consideration should i give her situation of being a new
seller just starting out, and how much should i give mine, being a new
artist just starting out.... ???

sh*t sooz, that is definitely worth a shot eh?

alia
www.auntbeep.com/alia.htm

i love you all so much
you have made me feel so much better
God bless each and every one of you.

This is the main reason why I am aiming to try some 'in person'
marketing here in Portland.

And I have no doubt that being able to *see and pick up* the samples I
brought when I did my 'recruit new students' demo at Micheals was the
deciding factor for the people who weren't sure whether they wanted to
sign up.

They not only got to see the sparkle, they got to weigh the pieces in
their hands, check the finishing details, etc. All the things that
someone who isn't sure about a purchase *needs* to do, in order to
feel confidence in their decision. And all the things they -can't- do
if they are buying online.

Deirdre

On Sun, 21 Sep 2003 5:42:00 -0400, Kathy N-V
wrote:

I wish there really was a good online sales site for artisan beadwork, but so
far, I sure haven't seen one.

sh*t sooz, that is definitely worth a shot eh?

I'm sorry, sweetie -- what is? I don't know what you're referring to......???
~~
Sooz
-------
"Those in the cheaper seats clap. The rest of you rattle your jewelry." John
Lennon (1940 - 1980) Royal Varieties Performance
~ Dr. Sooz's Bead Links
http://airandearth.netfirms.com/soozlinkslist.html

Agreed. And if you can figure out how to build skills in those other
things, that can only help. Not just with selling beadwork, but with
figuring out how to move from where you are to where you want to be in
other parts of your life as well...

Deirdre

On Sun, 21 Sep 2003 22:20:22 GMT, "Christina Peterson"
wrote:

Don't let lack of sales convince you that you aren't good.

Alia, personally, I think you should move on if the situation isn't working
for you. Aunt Beep needs to advertise - I have never seen her store
anywhere other that when you mention it. Ruby Lane is much more well known,
as are other venues. You need a place that is visible to the public and
caters to the type of audience you are looking for. People who have money
to spend, and enjoy spending it on gorgeous hand made unique work.
If it doesn't cost you too much money, you can leave your stuff with Aunt
Beep a little while longer, but if you need to sell quickly, I would move
on. After all, she is selling your items at prices that are way too low, in
her eBay store.
Here's my advice -
Get a decent digital camera if you can. If not, use a scanner and learn how
to adjust the settings on your photos so that they are clear and bright.
The photos in the eBay store are too small and don't show the detail of your
pieces. Read through the Bead Notes
(http://www.lampwork.net/beadnotes.html), taking note of any tips on
photography and marketing that you can.
Once you have good photos, spend the $15 that it takes to open up a Ruby
Lane store. Work on your store, and at the same time, read their forums.
There are a lot of wonderful people who give great advice there. Do market
research - look at what others charge, look at their stores, etc. Browse
eBay in the jewelry category to get an idea of what your competition will be
like. Ruby Lane has a section that allows you to put things on eBay for
auction - advertising both your auctions and your Ruby Lane store. This
brings traffic to both places.
If I still made jewelry, I would still be selling at Ruby Lane. I hear they
have made some changes since I have been there, but I think it's still a
great venue. Their target market is people who love art, high end crafts,
antiques and high end collectibles. I think that's a great audience for
you.
Okay - enough rambling - good luck!!
--
Kandice Seeber
Air & Earth Designs
http://www.lampwork.net


thank you thank you thank you!!!1 checking it out tonight...

now,i have another issue... u know i sell through auntbeep, and right
now she has all my stuff. gary says i should wait at least another
month, and i am rather nervous about this cause she has put SOO much
effort into selling the stuff.... but i am thinking of taking my
stuff elsewhere. do you think that is bad? how long should i wait?
how much consideration should i give her situation of being a new
seller just starting out, and how much should i give mine, being a new
artist just starting out.... ???