How to Sell Vintage on Etsy, Thriving in the Vintage Marketplace: Mastering Etsy and Beyond
02/08/25 • 53 min
Unlock the secrets of thriving in the vintage marketplace with me, Cindy Fannistock Schafer, on this enlightening episode of Living a Vintage Life by Retro Chalet. Discover how Etsy has transformed from a modest platform to a bustling marketplace with millions of shops, yet still holds tremendous potential for dedicated sellers. I share my personal journey with Etsy and reveal how 25% of shops manage to stand out in competitive markets like jewelry, psychic readings, and print-on-demand products. Dive into the strategies that can help you succeed, including understanding Etsy's ever-changing algorithms and learning from industry experts like Dylan Jarvis.
Explore a world beyond Etsy as we navigate various online platforms for selling vintage and handmade items. From the promising yet traffic-dependent Go Imagine to the fashion-centric Poshmark, we dissect each platform's unique advantages and challenges. Hear my candid thoughts on eBay's customer service and why Facebook Marketplace is your go-to for local sales. As we circle back to Etsy, I provide actionable tips on optimizing SEO and keywords using tools like Marmalead and E-Rank, to help boost your shop's visibility and potential sales.
Maximize your Etsy sales with strategic tactics focused on the buyer experience and efficient shipping. Learn how small items like individual mason jars can save on shipping costs and improve profit margins, and why thoughtful packaging and personalized notes can lead to repeat customers. I stress the importance of refining product offerings, using social media to drive traffic, and making consistent daily tweaks to improve your shop's performance over time. Whether you're a seasoned seller or just starting out, this episode is packed with insights to help you thrive in the world of vintage sales online.
You can now support the show! ---> support
Support my shop here: RetroChalet and use code RETRO10 to save 10% today, bundle that with a 35% purchase for free shipping!
Connect with me on my TikTok and see how I'm Living a Vintage Life!
Thanks so much for tuning in! Living a Vintage Life is about all things vintage, from buying to selling, foraging natural food sources, making your own cosmetics, living in the old ways! To support this podcast, you can share it and leave it a five star review! Shop my Etsy store RETROCHALET and use code RETRO10 for 10% off your purchase. I offer free shipping over 35$ and you can get there by clicking this link.
Unlock the secrets of thriving in the vintage marketplace with me, Cindy Fannistock Schafer, on this enlightening episode of Living a Vintage Life by Retro Chalet. Discover how Etsy has transformed from a modest platform to a bustling marketplace with millions of shops, yet still holds tremendous potential for dedicated sellers. I share my personal journey with Etsy and reveal how 25% of shops manage to stand out in competitive markets like jewelry, psychic readings, and print-on-demand products. Dive into the strategies that can help you succeed, including understanding Etsy's ever-changing algorithms and learning from industry experts like Dylan Jarvis.
Explore a world beyond Etsy as we navigate various online platforms for selling vintage and handmade items. From the promising yet traffic-dependent Go Imagine to the fashion-centric Poshmark, we dissect each platform's unique advantages and challenges. Hear my candid thoughts on eBay's customer service and why Facebook Marketplace is your go-to for local sales. As we circle back to Etsy, I provide actionable tips on optimizing SEO and keywords using tools like Marmalead and E-Rank, to help boost your shop's visibility and potential sales.
Maximize your Etsy sales with strategic tactics focused on the buyer experience and efficient shipping. Learn how small items like individual mason jars can save on shipping costs and improve profit margins, and why thoughtful packaging and personalized notes can lead to repeat customers. I stress the importance of refining product offerings, using social media to drive traffic, and making consistent daily tweaks to improve your shop's performance over time. Whether you're a seasoned seller or just starting out, this episode is packed with insights to help you thrive in the world of vintage sales online.
You can now support the show! ---> support
Support my shop here: RetroChalet and use code RETRO10 to save 10% today, bundle that with a 35% purchase for free shipping!
Connect with me on my TikTok and see how I'm Living a Vintage Life!
Thanks so much for tuning in! Living a Vintage Life is about all things vintage, from buying to selling, foraging natural food sources, making your own cosmetics, living in the old ways! To support this podcast, you can share it and leave it a five star review! Shop my Etsy store RETROCHALET and use code RETRO10 for 10% off your purchase. I offer free shipping over 35$ and you can get there by clicking this link.
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Thanks so much for tuning in! Living a Vintage Life is about all things vintage, from buying to selling, foraging natural food sources, making your own cosmetics, living in the old ways! To support this podcast, you can share it and leave it a five star review! Shop my Etsy store RETROCHALET and use code RETRO10 for 10% off your purchase. I offer free shipping over 35$ and you can get there by clicking this link.
Retro Chalet : Living A Vintage Life - How to Sell Vintage on Etsy, Thriving in the Vintage Marketplace: Mastering Etsy and Beyond
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You're listening to living a vintage life by retro chalet . Thanks for joining . Here's your host , Cindy Fahnestock-Schafer . Hey guys , this is an episode that I wanted to do for a really long time and today is a perfect day to do it . My blind dog is finally asleep . When she is awake she barks a lot , even though she's very good at finding her way around differe
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