Online Selling Tips for Antique Booth Owners | Etsy versus Shopify | Antique Booth Tips

I've sold online for 4 years and started a booth last year. I use a QR code sign and liftcards in the booth to direct traffic online, where customers buy way more. The booth is like an in person advertisement where people learn about my local small business... advertising that I make a good profit on.

I actually love selling on Etsy! You just factor the shipping cost into your price, that’s often why items are more expensive on Etsy, to compensate for the free shipping guarantee. And i do have items I purposely keep just under that threshold, so the customer is then encouraged to purchase another item(s) to get that free shipping. I have had zero issues with customers, and love that people buy at asking price and don’t lowball haggle with you like eBay and other platforms. Etsy honestly is my favorite site I sell on. That being said, the fees do add up but I don’t find them noticeably higher than eBay or Poshmark etc. you can also opt out of the Etsy ads and not get billed for that. Adding streams of income is key, and I’ve just this week started my first booth, and just stocked it today using some of your shelf stocking tips. :) thanks for the great content!

I sell on Etsy and offer free shipping. My items are small and shipping is usually under $5. I do want to mention that if you look on the first few pages of results each time, many of the shops are not offering free shipping...I believe they have dropped the ball on the "preferential" treatment of those who offer free shipping. I see many shops that don't offer it in the first few pages leading me to think this. So far I have had all emails answered within two days...thank goodness. I do agree that I am seeing about 10 percent as the "cost of business" I incur because of fees. I appreciate your video and will look into Shopify as a second option. Thanks so much for always putting out great content!

Starting to sell some VTG items on eBay and have been thinking about opening a booth, your videos have been so helpful! I truly don’t understand how you don’t have more subs…your expertise/advice & how you explain everything is always impeccable and easy to follow!

Thank you for all the info! I completely understand the cons of Etsy! I really loved it when I started my shop on Etsy in 2010. But, wow, things have changed! The percentage that Etsy gets has increased and they now take a percentage from your shipping cost. They actually said "Raise your price" to make up for the money they are taking from the shipping. That's unfair to the shop owner AND the customers! How they put free shipping listings ahead of the rest of ours is so unfair. My shop is still up, but I really don't know for how much longer, unfortunately. I really think the small vintage and handmade shops are being drowned out by big businesses and chinese companies. Its really sad that I may have to leave Etsy, but I'm going to look into Shopify. Thanks for the tips! 😊

Thank you sooooo much. Incredibly helpful as I prepare to build an online marketplace. You managed to touch on every question I had about both platforms and now I feel confident in my decision.

Just taking me more notes 🥰

I'm a long time Etsy seller (over 3200 sales) but took a break for a while. I was getting ready to start selling again, and you brought up so many good points that I had forgotten about. I think I'll keep working on my own shop.

Such great info, Melanie! I need the nudge!

Thank you so much 💓 You have been such a blessing to me on my journey through the doors that God is opening for me.

This was so helpful! You present the material so clearly and concisely and have provided valuable info! Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

This is exactly what I was looking for! How do you manage both selling in person and online? Do you have different inventory for each?

Thank you for this information. I need to do this but I'm always concerned about shipping costs.

Youre a class act lady

Youre a class act lady 👒

Very timely! Thank you.

Thanks for the invaluable information!!

Great information thank you!

GM, Thank You so much for information.:))

Yes Etsy can take your store off. One time they gave me a warning for an electric coffee pot they said I can’t sell them in the future. Also Etsy charges 20 cents for 3 months and if it doesn’t sell and you need to renew it then it will be 20 cents again each time. I do like Etsy and people feel special when they shop there.