Looking for advice
I'm looking to start marketing my woodburning stuff - specifically sell it online. Etsy.com is where I want to start selling, however if anyone has any experience selling things online(a la Ebay probably), I want your opinions and hints. If you make and sell your own/art and craft, I will give you a special brownie point too!
I'm looking for general/specific advice on:
If you can help I would appreciate it as this is my first approach to doing business online and frankly I'm scared! My biggest worries are getting scammed and losing a customer's package through the mail.
I'm looking for general/specific advice on:
- Transactions. I have a paypal account I've used to buy things but never sell them. Is it generally trustworthy/efficient/etc?
- Pricing. How do you charge for handmade stuff? I'm thinking right now cost of materials + some wage an hour labor.
- Shipping! USPS or UPS? Will plain ole media mail + weigh + ship work? What do you do and who do you trust to ship your items?
If you can help I would appreciate it as this is my first approach to doing business online and frankly I'm scared! My biggest worries are getting scammed and losing a customer's package through the mail.