Collaborations with other sellers

[Former_Member]

Hi all I was wondering if any one has done collaborations with others sellers, how was it set up as a giveaway or did you create one item for sale between the two shops? For the summer season I want to focus alittle more on this but I'm not 100% clear on how to go about it, I sell handmade clothing in one of my shops so I was planning on reaching out to accessory sellers like jewelry and bows, to create pieces sold together and cross promoting the finished product. Any tips would be appreciated!

[Former_Member]

I think collaboration is a wonderful idea, although I can't give you any advice in how to go about it. I hope someone can give any advice on the topic.

[Former_Member]

Thanks! Kristina! Anyone? Ideas?

[RomaMiaTradingCo]

If you reach out to them, make sure you have a pretty solid and equal arrangement between the two of you.

Have back links in the items descriptions that you collaborated in to each others stores.

Also promote the collaboration on social media by saying, "Hey, xyz store and I are collaborating on these items!"

Make the collaboration seem well worth it to the other person. Tell them that you have xx amount of followers on Etsy (plus any social media), that you intend to let people know about the collaboration, your marketing campaign, etc. Its nice to know that someone would want to collaborate, but theyll also want to know its worth their while to make the said products.

[RomaMiaTradingCo]

BTW, collaborating is a great idea. :)

[Former_Member]

Thanks Nikki I appreciate it!

[Former_Member]

I have been thinking about trying to collaborate with other shops as well, but I am not really sure how it would work out.

Has anyone had any success with collaborating with other shops? If so, how did you go about it and what are some helpful tips that you can share with us.

Thank you!

[Plektra]

I agree with Nikki's suggestions. Very clear, solid arrangements is a must.

I would also try to know the person and their business ethics too. I read in another team how 2 sellers decided to collaborate and then one seller got 'inspired' by the work of the other and decided to have a go at those products and sell them herself!

I don't mean to scare you, but we can't ignore these things. I have never collaborated with anyone as I like working independently, so I can't offer any advice. But looking for kind collaborators (not just nice) might be a safer way to go.