Many people steer clear of Etsy.com because, at first glance, the prices seem a bit steep. Don't let the featured items fool you! You can find some AMAZING deals if you're willing to search for them!
First, create an Etsy account if you haven't already. It's easy and free!
Step2
Once you have opened an account and entered all of your information go to the "Search" field in the top navigation bar.
Now, here are a few ways to find really great deals:
Step3
Type "PIF" or "Pay it Forward" into the search field and hit "Search".
Your screen should then show items that only require you to pay the 20 cent listing fee and shipping. This is no scam. Sellers use PIF's as a way of promoting their products. The "catch" is that most PIF posters ask that YOU post a PIF or do something kind for someone else in return.
Step4
Type "Sale" into the search bar and hit "search".
The results will show items that people have listed for sale. Again, you can find some REALLY great bargains this way.
This is also a great time to use the "Sort by" feature. Just pull down the tab and choose "Price: Low to High" and the lower priced items will automatically come to the top.
Step5
Type "Buy one get one free" into the search field and submit. This may not return as many results as the previous suggestions but from time to time it will provide you with some pretty neat offers.
Comments
oneloved said
on 7/30/2008 Good tips!
akchrist said
on 6/8/2008 Great article.
TheDon said
on 6/7/2008 THANKS FOR THE TIP OFF!