So i've gotten a couple of different messages asking me about a forum specifically geared towards trading. I think it's a great idea, and i'm sure that there's a few others out there that are game for it as well. If you're interested please post in here, let us know what you're willing to trade and what you're looking to trade for. I think this will be helpful in getting sales posted and great feedback.

Me, i'm pretty game to trade anything in my shop and if there's something that I don't have i'm willing to take requests. Like I just had a request for rooster towels which I didn't even have in unfinished stuff....certain colors? sure i'll find the color you want as well.  That goes for photo frames as well. I can always do something that I may not be carrying right now.

As far as what i'm looking for, nothing specific really, i'd love some jewelry that always makes me happy but i'm pretty open to anything!

I pulled this from a posting in soulstone's blog, thanks JEDesigns for sharing If you're unsure just let me know and we'll help make it clear.


JulieEllynDesigns.etsy.com  recommends trading.  It's kind of a way to network and get sales on your site (which is always good to have when starting out).  This is how she describes it:
1. Ask someone if they are willing to trade.
2. Through convos or email decide upon what you each feel is an equal trade.
3. Post the item that you are going to trade from your shop with "Reserved for X."
4. Wait for other Etsian to buy the item. They just need to put it in their cart and click "commit to buy."
5. You go into your Sold (order) section and click "got payment." The transaction is complete as it assumes you received payment (no need to go through paypal).
6. Mark as shipped when appropriate.
7. Other Etsian will follow the same process (posting trade item and you purchase, etc.).
8. The items in both shops will show up as sales; you will be able to give feedback to the other shop as a seller and a consumer.
9. Wait for your terrific trade to arrive!

So much great info.  Keep it coming.

And remember, when at all possible, buy from a "D" Lister!


Please remember to trade equally in value of the item plus shipping....if the item you want comes out to $25 including shipping make sure you have something to offer of equal value. That way it's fair! Or just make sure that the person you are trading with feels that the trade is fair. Also this is very important, no need to change item prices or anything like that, etsy considers that fee avoidance and frowns upon it very much and will shut down trading if this  happens. Just make sure you check the got payment box in your sold order section and then no currency has to be exchanged. Only thing you're paying for is the shipping on your item that you're trading to the other person! If for some reason you choose not to trade with the person please be polite and respond to their message stating so. I just want everyone to have a positive experience! Happy trading everyone!