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

[JaibetDesigns]

https://www.etsy.com/listing/842291988/crystal-resin-stone-paperweight?ref=shop_home_active_1

[CharizMaticJewlz]

I am also new to etsy, I just opened a shop not that long ago have not made any sales yet, but I am tying to social media my jewelry, I love to make it and I hope people will love to wear it,  I really appreciate the advice and your stories, helps me stay positive! thank you

[NandinicreationsShop]

Hello,
This is from Nandini Creations from India. I recently opened a new shop on Etsy, Here I am writing you about if you have some time then kindly please have a look on my shop I have a very nice collection of Handblock Printed Rugs with good quality with reasonable price. Kindly please have a look on my shop here is the shop link given below.
www.etsy.com/in-en/shop/NandinicreationsShop?ref=seller-platform-mcnav
If you liked anything from my shop just let me know I will provide you a good discount.
If you don’t want anything right no then you can favorite my shop so that you can get notification form my shop.
If you are not interested then ignore this message.
Thank for your valuable time for reading this.
Thanks
Nandini Creations
Have a lovely day

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Here I am sending you some products link of my shop.

[SofiaAndLunaJewelry]

I just started my new shop! I'm selling vintage jewelry

https://www.etsy.com/shop/sofiaandlunajewelry

[JaysDigitalShop]

Haven't yet not enough traction

[NandinicreationsShop]

https://www.etsy.com/in-en/listing/857891502/area-rug-decorative-floor-rug-handmade?ref=shop_home_ac...

https://www.etsy.com/in-en/listing/873803319/4x6-ft-rug-handmade-rug-area-floor-rug?ref=shop_home_ac...

[WadesColoradosigns]

My first sale was actually an old coworker. My second was from someone who saw one of my tiktoks making Colorado signs and requested a custom sign for their parents for Christmas. I was excited but no reviews have been left on any purchases and things have gone downhill sadly. Hope things pick up some how.

[SweetWindArts]

I opened my shop in November and so far has made 2 sales. I will admit that when I saw my first order I felt happiest. After few hours I started wondering how to ship a tray. I will admit I did not made much profit from first sale but I will still very happy and Thankful. I am not a very social media user person and so finding it little hard to bring traffic to my store. I think I am a shy introvert and trying my luck by creating tiktok page. LOL! I am working everyday to create my art pieces and putting them regularly but I wish marketing was little easier.

[CounselorBee]

Would love your feedback 

[PGodfreyPhotography]

Hi there!

I’m new to Etsy (it’s been about 3 weeks now) so at the moment I’m still waiting for my first sale. I’m not too concerned though, it’s given me time to read forums, get my titles, tags, photos and policies all set up etc. It’s all a learning curve but I feel like my store is getting there now! Hoping it won’t be too much longer until I make that first sale.

Best of luck to you all with your stores!

Phil

[PGodfreyPhotography]

Just as an update, I’ve made my first sale! To say I was excited is an understatement! 

Thanks

Phil

[PiArtesanales]

Hello from Madrid!

I opened the store a few days after I went into quarantine, somewhere in late August I started applying from what I read on eRank and of course what I learned from an angel in a team who noticed how many mistakes and inconsistencies there are in my listings. The wave took me and I changed all the titles and labels. I don't know if it was a mistake or not, but in the following weeks google did not find any product for me  I finally made the first sale in November....and the feeling...YEEEE... is indescribable. At the moment I have only one client who, to my joy, constantly returns. I'm in a supersaturated niche and I refuse to make the same products I see in other stores although. I often think it would help me to have an evergreen product because the feeling of giving up is ubiquitous, too often I've come to say that probably only I see them special when in reality they are horrible.

I wish you all, many buyers and happy sale!

Cristiana

[NapeandCuff]

I began making jewelry for myself. A stranger bought something I was wearing. Very cool.

[LibertyTeeUSA]

Why do you think I can't sell?

[HeavenWordsShop]

Hi!

I am new to Etsy, I told everyone I know about my store, only one friend Has bought from me, still waiting for more sales to come! 

Please check out our store:

https://www.etsy.com/shop/HeavenWordsShop

[SilverPonderJewels]

Hi, I’ve only had my Etsy store for a few days , I have no sales , I know it takes time yet I want bunch of few sales .. yet I only have few items up so far as I am all new to online selling.. I sell 925 sterling silver designer jewelry

Please check our store

https://www.etsy.com/shop/silverponderjewels

Thank you in advance 

[Renovations101UK]

I set up my shop over a month ago and still waiting for my first sale. Would love for you to share tips and advice and shower my shop with love

https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/Renovations101UK

[NandinicreationsShop]

https://www.etsy.com/in-en/listing/991410429/handmade-cotton-rug-2x3ft-rug-area-rug?ref=shop_home_ac...

https://www.etsy.com/in-en/listing/974910628/2x3-door-mat-indian-cotton-rug-indigo?ref=shop_home_act...

[BohoBeadedJewels]

https://www.etsy.com/in-en/listing/1047211251/natural-ethiopian-opal-chip-necklace?ref=shop_home_act...

[SilverPonderJewels]

https://www.etsy.com/in-en/listing/1029220460

[MarchandCo]

I use erank for optimize your listing

[SportsWoodSigns]

 I made my first sale this past August. It was very exciting to see the notification on my phone app. It gave me the confidence to know I had a good product. I’m now at 21 sales which is good considering my price point start at around $45. Setting high goals for 2022!

[Mylovelife]

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1053872647/amethyst-ring-sterling-silver-ring-for?ref=s

[avengerstore]

When we made my first sale, I was very excited and immediately shared it with my wife. I didn't think this place was different from other marketplaces, but I was wrong.
Now every time an order comes, I get as excited as I was at our first sale.
I love esty's working environment and you dear seller. Thank you so much for everything...

[ArtiLiving]

Hello everyones,

Im Lydia From Bali, i just got my very fist sale few days ago after 3 weeks opened my shop, was super duper happy and now preparing the order and in hurry to ship it, so many new things to learn here on etsy and i became actively join the forum, keep Optimistic and find out what to do more to increase more sales, good luck to everyones, our work hard today will pay off very soon.....

here is my shop link, i invited you to have a look :):):)   https://www.etsy.com/shop/ArtiLiving