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AnachitlPut

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i was wounder how is the best way to sell pens over the internet? or should i try my local woodcraftstore? i have three pens i need to sell.
 
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76winger

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Are they pens you've made or pens you've purchased and now wish to sell? Ebay is a good place to reach out to the masses and try to sell them. If they're made by you, Etsy is a good place to sell online as they specially in providing a similar venue as Ebay but more specifically for hand made or vintage items.
 
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Luke, the "market" we sell to is somewhat limited. Most people do not want to spend more than $1 on a pen and they would rather have it for free. The internet is a big place with lots of competition so that would not be the best place to start. I would start with family, friends, school teachers, etc. You might have to give some away to get the word out about your new found hobby. Sorry but the movie phrase " If you build it, they will come." does not hold true for selling pens.
 

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i have sold some to famliy and friends and i gave some away. i know were you are coming from i am working on that but i just need to sell these three pens as soon as i can. ( they are going to help pay for the lathe i need)
 

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Do you know anyone selling at Art/Craft fairs that might be willing to assist you in getting them in front of people? I would suggest you do that yourself, but if you've only got three to sell, setting up your own table probably isn't the best option.
 

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i don't know any one but i am going to a meating this week so we will see. what do you think on pricing? i sold two for about 50 bucks each. the kit i used on them is the douple heart twist pen( it cost 7 dollors and the wood was all free.) the pens are made out of bocot, airo matic cedar, and cocobolo.
 
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