Adding Men's Items?

[AdamRabbit]

Since my shop is new, I am still defining who my target demographic is. Do you think It would be beneficial to add men's items to my shop as well? I was thinking money clips, tie bars, and cufflinks? Do you think men would buy from a store that has the majority of items for women? I have sold bow ties before, but not enough to get a good feel about everything.

[1AEON]

sounds good to me:) do it!

[Former_Member]

Go for it! See what happens!

[Former_Member]

The extra benefit is that your target audience (women) will be able to buy things for the men in their lives while already shopping your store. Bonus!

[Former_Member]

maybe not so many men will buy, but maybe the wife, girlfriend will buy for the man?

[EmeraldWellspring]

go for it. couldn't hurt to add more items to your shop, right? :)

[Former_Member]

I think that you would be opening up to more sales opportunities if you did....great idea!

[GabriellasTreasures]

Oh Yes!! I am vintage, mostly for women, but since I found some cool mens stuff - they do buy!!! Also, women buy for their guys--go for it!!!!!!!!!

[Former_Member]

Defnitely! The gals will shop for their guys...and give the guys your URL so THEY know where to shop for HER!

[Purl1VintageToo]

The more items you have, the more ways you can be found. The more diverse your items, the wider audience that could find you. Add those men's items!

[GirlpowerKnits]

Try it! I've had women buy lapel pins, hats, etc. for guys.

[littleglamour]

Go for it! I added men's jewelry in my other shop and it has paid off - although I can never tell if the women are buying for their man or themselves ;)

[Former_Member]

Most of my items that sell are geared toward men. Half the time it is the women buying for them, but the other half is men buying for themselves.

[AdamRabbit]

Thanks everyone!

[ColorMyWorldCrochet]

Definitely add them! I don't add men's hats very often, but when I do, they always sell. **Note to self...add more men's hats** ;)

[ReganEdesigns]

The majority of my items are female accessories, but I have a few unisex items. I just photograph them on males and females. I have also just opened but I haven't heard anything negative about having both. Good luck!

[Former_Member]

i mark my friendship bracelets as unisex because i have seen men running around even with pink bracelets and even though most of my customers are women i have also had men purchase from my shop
i´d say go for it!

[hipposdream]

I have a lot of men that buy vintage objects , so why not. I would do it.

[Former_Member]

I sell mens neckwear & the majority of my customers are male, though I do have female customers who shop for men in their lives, as well as for themselves.

As a man myself, I wouldn't have any issue with shopping for accessories for myself from a shop that mostly had women's items. Just make sure your titles, tags & SEO are bang on so that you can be found.

[Former_Member]

I'd say about a third of my sales are to men. Men do shop Etsy so go for it.

[Former_Member]

My boyfriend collects cufflinks like I collect handbags so I say, go for it!