How did you make your first sale?

[#1]

Hi there,

Making my first sale to a complete stranger was such an indescribable feeling. Up until then, all of my customers had been friends or family members. As soon as I saw the order, I immediately texted my best friend and then rushed to ship the item out.

How did you make your first sale to a stranger? I’m working on a potential article for the Seller Handbook, and I want to hear from you. Was there a turning point in your shop that led to it? Maybe you had an epiphany about how to shoot better product photos or perhaps you revamped your titles and tags. Or maybe you changed course and started selling a new product. Whatever the change, big or small, tell us about what led to your first sale.

If I’m interested in learning more about your experience, I’ll reach out to you directly. Excited to hear your stories and tips!

Thanks y’all,
Tess

[Former_Member]

i show them to people for 4 months, then welcome the first sale

[Former_Member]

Not sales yet 😅

[KaisaHart]

I am new to Etsy and still figuring out how everything works and have had no sales so far. I really enjoyed reading everyone's experiences, great tips there and thank you for sharing, I'm sure these will be useful to a lot of newbies like myself. My next step is to market my shop more actively and focus on images and updating new items on a regular basis. Hope it will work :)

[SunshineQuiltsStore]

I just opened my store on Etsy, so I read your stories with great interest. I'm happy for everyone who has good sales. And I think that I will succeed, too.

[MulberryLoom]

It has been a week that I opened my store and I have yet to learn lots of things on Easy and these stories motivate me. I hope will be able to get constant sales and people like my stuffs.

[bhupaticreations]

I am waiting for my fast sell on my Etsy account.

thank you, Etsy.

[ArtsyKatShop]

My first sale to a stranger seemed very random. I actually began my keychain/bookmark shop this summer out of the state. Two days before flying back home, someone ordered a keychain! I was pretty shocked, because I was just starting out and didn't have many listings. I made a few mistakes, including calculating shipping price, but eventually I packaged the keychain and shipped it out. I was nervous but at the same time, it was the best feeling ever.
I'm currently restocking and coming out with more listings. Can't wait to share more of my things with the world! :)

[SamMorrisJewellery]

I haven't yet, but keep adding things regularly :)

[AMCraftwerks]

Sorry, we have yet to land our first sale here on Etsy, but we do feel we are very close to the event!

Unbelievable amount of Favourites just this past month alone! I'm sure we are doing something very different.

Could be the New Lower Price Point (OK, almost like WalMart pricing, which may be drawing the additional people). Who knows?

Why not take a peek and see for yourself today? I'm sure you have a minute or two to share with us.

We thank you in advance!

AMCraftwerks

[Former_Member]

I just made my first sale! I am overjoyed! I was starting to really feel discouraged and it came when I least expected it. It was for a customized champagne flute for a bride! I am so excited about it and hopefully this opens the door for more sales in the near future! Good luck to all the new shop owners and just stay positive. It WILL happen!

[lewisandbucky]

I have just re-opened my shop (three days ago!) after a while with a completely new product. I have yet to make my first sale to a stranger but can't wait!!!!

[UGBDesigns]

It's been a while since my first sale. I can remember that I was ecstatic. Since then I've filled several orders through my Esty Shop and had many local projects to design custom women's and kids apparel, handkerchefs, sashes, bow ties, suspenders, and home decor for clients. I've also done alterations.

This year has been my best year yet, after spending two years providing assisted care to a relative. I have three festivals lined up.

To new sellers, be encouraged and consider doing festivals if you are able.

Best wishes!

[DitsyDaisyByKerri]

I haven't got a rags to riches success story, having only been established on etsy since mid-August. However, after a week of being open!!! endless hours tweaking my tags and researching hints and tips, I got my first sale - and it was INTERNATIONAL! whoop whoop!
I haven't a clue what I did right, or if I actually did anything at all.
I'm actually guessing it was pure luck my buyer happened on my site, liked one of my cards and there we go. Because on the flip side I've had lots of traffic through my shop but no more purchases since.

Best wishes Ditsy Daisy

[Daisybeadnecklaces]

♥Hello there! I just opened my store, I still have not sold anything ... I wonder how people are selling here.
Thanks for the shipment!♥♥♥

[MagnifisenseGifts]

Hello all, we remember well our first sale and jumped up and down for joy but progress has been slow. You need to really get to grips with searches and sharing the love on Etsy with like minded sellers and helpers. We also took some training and help. Still slow but we have already sold more in the last couple of weeks than in 4 months so that's good! Love to see the different products and sellers on here, such a talented bunch of people everywhere! Our furthest postage was to New York! We found that exciting!! Wishing you all a great Friday tomorrow and an even better weekend! KEEEEP selling! Lisa and Gail :-)

[MiARTandCraft]

My first was this one https://www.etsy.com/it/listing/467115772/orecchini-miart-handmade-bruco-mela-con

[WholesaleGemSupplier]

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https://www.etsy.com/in-en/listing/627758557/2300-carats-natural-amethyst-smooth-drop?ref=shop_home_...

[RareGemsHub]

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https://www.etsy.com/in-en/listing/630486196/75-ct-natural-lemon-chrysoprase-gemstone?ref=shop_home_...

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https://www.etsy.com/in-en/listing/630094032/62-ct-natural-dragon-blood-jasper?ref=shop_home_active_...

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https://www.etsy.com/in-en/listing/643906423/68-ct-natural-fossil-coral-42x28x7-mm?ref=shop_home_act...

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https://www.etsy.com/in-en/listing/629384110/39-ct-natural-azurite-gemstone-44x18x6?ref=shop_home_ac...

[Daisybeadnecklaces]

♥Hi! I just opened my shop, I got some views, but still didnt sell anything... I am really looking to see what people write in here.
Thank you for the post! ♥ ♥ ♥

[GemstoneOnly]

https://www.etsy.com/in-en/listing/400564763/natural-fresh-water-white-pearl-flat?ref=listings_manag...

[RealGemsShop]

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https://www.etsy.com/in-en/listing/644998677/natural-labradorite-hand-carved-fancy?ref=shop_home_act...
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https://www.etsy.com/in-en/listing/644996559/natural-rainbow-moonstone-smooth-oval?ref=shop_home_act...
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https://www.etsy.com/in-en/listing/631169406/natural-rainbow-moonstone-smooth-oval?ref=shop_home_act...
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https://www.etsy.com/in-en/listing/631168698/natural-rainbow-moonstone-smooth-oval?ref=shop_home_act...

[CabsNBeadsSupply]

https://www.etsy.com/in-en/listing/628997178/natural-tibetan-turquoise-gemstone-round?ref=shop_home_...
https://www.etsy.com/in-en/listing/622216190/natural-fluorite-gemstone-briolettes?ref=shop_home_acti...
https://www.etsy.com/in-en/listing/620724394/natural-tibetan-turquoise-gemstone?ref=shop_home_active...
https://www.etsy.com/in-en/listing/619972908/natural-montana-agate-gemstone-cabochons?ref=shop_home_...
https://www.etsy.com/in-en/listing/632528259/natural-ruby-gemstone-cut-ruby-faceted?ref=shop_home_ac...

[ClaudiasClosetCo]

I couldn't believe it the first time I made a sale. I opened my shop on a whim simply because I loved to create and had too much stuff laying around. I tried to weave a wall hanging for the first time and threw it up there on Etsy. in a matter of hours, someone bought it from four states away!! Been hooked ever since.

Claudia's Closet Co.

[Former_Member]

Hello
I am very recent here on etsy and I had my first sale recently, so far I am very happy knowing and investigating many ways to make my store more visible for buyers, so I can scale more in the business.
Have a good day

[Former_Member]

Just opened my shop a few days ago. I haven't had any sales yet. I'm here for tips. Thank you!