Comments on: Side Hustle Series: I’m an Etsy Seller

By: Amy Saves

Amy Saves — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 23:13:41 +0000

Great story! I love hearing about people who pursue their hobbies, set goals and reach them. Very inspiring.

By: Helen

Helen — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 21:42:24 +0000

Thank you all so much for your wonderful comments and encouragement!

Kaye: I think it totally sounds like you’re going about it the right way! I try to keep our costs below our profits, even if it’s just barely, some months. I would definitely recommend buying whatever you can in bulk- packaging, etc.- to cut down on costs. Your stuff in your shop looks delicious!

Katia: You should definitely give it a shot! The great thing about Etsy is that there is no start-up cost, the fees are minimal ($.20/item to list, plus a small percentage if you sell something) and you can really put as little or as much time into it that you want! Go for it! :)

By: J. Money

J. Money — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 21:15:34 +0000

Thanks again for sharing your story w/ us Helen! Was fun for me to read (and learn) too ;) Work it, girl.

By: Katia

Katia — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 17:30:01 +0000

How wonderful to see this article. I was considering starting up on Etsy selling bags/clutches/etc because I would love to earn a little bit extra while also doing a hobby I love. You’ve done an amazing job, and your story is pretty inspirational.

Thanks.

By: Kaye

Kaye — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 17:04:09 +0000

I too have an etsy shop (shamless plug here) and while I’m just getting started, I am really looking forward to really getting profits. Right now I am starting with minimal start up costs, so the business cards are currently waiting until I get 3 more sales.I’m trying to do this as debt-free as possible and I’ve only invested $70 into it so far and made $58 after fees. So just a few more sales and I’ll be able to pay off that $70 investment and start buying more supplies (like those cards).

I’m taking it slowly, but hopefully it will work out and be a legitimate side hustle. =)

Thanks for featuring etsy as a real way to make money on the side and congrats to Helen for making it work for her and her husband!

By: Jon | Free Money Wisdom

Jon | Free Money Wisdom — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 15:50:08 +0000

Wow, who knew you could make money from this! That’s pretty sweet. $100/month is so worth it in my book.

By: Clare - Never Niche

Clare - Never Niche — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 15:05:04 +0000

Kudos to this lady – success on Etsy is a lot of hard work.

By: Laura

Laura — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 14:46:17 +0000

Yay for another fellow Etsyian! I loved reading your story. It sounds like you have a great plan in place!

By: JuicyG

JuicyG — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 14:12:17 +0000

Jewelry. There`s an idea. :)

By: Marilyn

Marilyn — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 12:42:26 +0000

Congatulations on your success so far! As you learn more about marketing and phtography I’m sure more opputunities will come your way.