RunnerVince
Member
I've started up an online shop to try to fund my addictionhobby, and I'm wondering for those of you who sell pens (either in person or online): What are your best sellers in terms of kits and materials?
I've not yet sold anything, so I have no data to go on.
I'd also be appreciative of any tips on pricing. I currently have my non-slimline pens priced at $65 and my slimlines priced at $55 (but with free shipping). Am I too high/low? In my opinion and based on pens I've seen at shows and craft fairs, I think my pens are pretty good quality.
Finally, can anyone give suggestions as for the best online marketplace? I've tried Etsy in the past, but didn't have a great experience with them. Of course at that time I did zero marketing on my own. I'm now on Bonanza. They let you choose the commission rate (starts at 3.5% and then goes higher based on how much advertising they do), and they don't charge any commission for direct sales (like if someone clicks in from your Instagram page). I've gotten a fair few views, but all of them have been driven directly from my own marketing. Not a single view from Bonanza's marketing. I like that they don't charge to list, don't charge for direct sales, and let you choose how much advertising they do, but I don't like that they're not pulling their weight with supposedly 3.5 million customers they can market to. I'd appreciate any suggestions.
I've not yet sold anything, so I have no data to go on.
I'd also be appreciative of any tips on pricing. I currently have my non-slimline pens priced at $65 and my slimlines priced at $55 (but with free shipping). Am I too high/low? In my opinion and based on pens I've seen at shows and craft fairs, I think my pens are pretty good quality.
Finally, can anyone give suggestions as for the best online marketplace? I've tried Etsy in the past, but didn't have a great experience with them. Of course at that time I did zero marketing on my own. I'm now on Bonanza. They let you choose the commission rate (starts at 3.5% and then goes higher based on how much advertising they do), and they don't charge any commission for direct sales (like if someone clicks in from your Instagram page). I've gotten a fair few views, but all of them have been driven directly from my own marketing. Not a single view from Bonanza's marketing. I like that they don't charge to list, don't charge for direct sales, and let you choose how much advertising they do, but I don't like that they're not pulling their weight with supposedly 3.5 million customers they can market to. I'd appreciate any suggestions.