Anyone have any selling or buying luck on Etsy?

[Yarmulke]

I honestly don't think I can stomach buying or selling on Ebay anymore, and I've been out of the pony loop for a little while. Is Etsy good at all for this stuff?

[Dusky]

I know there are ponies listed but I don't know about how good the turnover is. I am thoroughly sick of eBay too really, I far prefer forum based trading and if nothing else then I use my LiveJournal to post things for sale!

[Eskara1862]

I've been selling on Etsy!  So far, it's all been stuff that I've made.  I haven't listed any ponies on Etsy yet, so I'm afraid I'm no help about turnover there.

I'm totally through with eBay as well.  They really don't like small time sellers anymore and have done their best to drive us off.  Now, I sell here and at Etsy.  I'm currently in the process of building my own website to sell from, but that's nowhere near ready yet. 

Selling here on the Arena is really the best alternative to eBay.  You're far more likely to have a successful transaction, there aren't any final value or insertion fees, and you can use all of the pony lingo/jargon and know that you'll be understood!  Besides, it's great to know that something is staying within the community and will be cared for rather than torn up.

[Chai]

Etsy has a LOT of overpriced ponies. I saw a Peachy being sold for $27 the other day. I have, however, gotten good deals like 3 perfect condition Flutter ponies for $7, and other great condition G1s for ~$2 a piece. It just depends on the seller. I haven't tried to sell ponies on Etsy but I have noticed that the ponies posted for sale stick around for a while, even if they are reasonably priced. I figure that's just because most people think of Etsy as handmade stuff, not a place to buy vintage things.

[tuneful87]

I've been buying lots of Monster High custom clothes on etsy, but I have bought a pony or two there as well. I find shopping there much more relaxing and enjoyable than ebay.

[Rhini]

I haven't sold ponies personally, but as a seller of handcrafted items I've sold over 200 things so far So it is reliable for at least that, maybe advertising on here would help.

[NoDivision]

I've bought ponies on etsy - I like buying there a lot. If you price your items right, I imagine they'd sell.

[Oneleo1]

I check etsy every now and then for ponies, but I have never really found any that are priced decent. They tend to be way overpriced which is a  bummer!

[Yarmulke]

It's sad bc I saw a bunch of ended Ebay listings that were cheap, but even still I don't like the environment. I'll see if I can find anything or decide if I want to try to sell there. Of course I'll try to sell here first, but that's a good alternative. Right now I want to buy a big G3 lot to primp bc I'm bored. Is that sad? LOL.

[michelle53]

I love Etsy!  I've bought a few ponies and replacement wings and I've been very pleased.  I really think the sellers are more approachable and personable.  I'd say go for it:)

[tehrin]

I've bought a few ponies from Etsy. Some have some good prices. Others are a bit overpriced. But it's generally no different than ebay, but probably a little more on the reasonable side at times.   Plus some ponies have been up there for eons. :3

I've not sold on Etsy before, but I've bought a lot from there. Aside from ponies, I got my wedding accessories for myself and my bridesmaid from there. I also bought BJD clothes from numerous sellers.

[kittybethy]

I hope you have better luck selling there!

[ZennaBug]

I bought my SS Posey on Etsy and it was easy as pie    I generally buy all my ponies here though anyway

[fingerpaints]

I have an etsy account, but have never used it to buy or sell, I will one day though I unfortunately have no clue if poneis do any good on there, but I understand your frustration with ebay. I hate ebay, but, if you need cash for something, it is the best way to get top dollar for it. When you are broke, every dollar helps lol.

[Yarmulke]

I have an etsy account, but have never used it to buy or sell, I will one day though I unfortunately have no clue if poneis do any good on there, but I understand your frustration with ebay. I hate ebay, but, if you need cash for something, it is the best way to get top dollar for it. When you are broke, every dollar helps lol.

Ugh....that's a good point. Luckily I don't actively spend my paychecks on ponies like back in the day, so I don't need fast cash. I think maybe putting MIPs one there w/ a reasonable price is good. I don't have time to be shipping daily like w/ Ebay. So if someone buys one pony a month from Etsy I'm happy. LOL