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This team is dedicated to sharing business advice in a supportive environment. From the day you first set up your shop to the day you think about quitting your day job, there's so much to learn. Luckily, one of the best things about selling on Etsy is the support and encouragement from other sellers.

Whether you’re brand new to selling on Etsy or you can count the years on both of your hands, you probably have some milestones that you’d like to celebrate with all of us. Post your milestone in this thread. Every month, we'll highlight some of our favorite posts, so join the celebrations!

Please also introduce yourself in your post if you’re new to the Etsy Success Team—describe what you sell and how long your shop has been open.

Here are some examples of milestones (but remember that all personal milestones big or small are worthy of celebrating!):

• You made your 1st sale / 1st international sale / 1st custom order
• You reached (x) # of sales
• You added (x) # of listings in your shop
• You have (x) # of views / favorites / admirers
• You received positive feedback from a buyer
• Your shop was featured in the press or in social media
• You recently opened your shop
• You’re celebrating your Etsyversary
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one of my neckwarmers on tv in maine! http://www.wcsh6.com/news/morning_report/article/182508/138/One-dress-30-ways-in-30-days
the project is so cool and is still taking donations. the blog is called "well to do you." take a look!
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Hi everyone,
1.5 month on Etsy - 4 sales
more than I ever expected in the first 3 month... Also, with the help of all these lovely people on Etsy my FB page has already 40 followers.
I believe the more time I spent to understand Etsy and promote the shop the more success anonum will have in the future.
The future looks bright :)
Merry Christmas everyone!
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Just started a month ago on Etsy, no sales yet, went from no followers to 11, my circle contacts are finally growing, FB and Tweeter are being created as I type...

It will all come together soon, I am sure sales will take off soon.. Happy sales to everyone!!
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Thank you for starting this thread. It is wonderful to hear success stories.

This is my third holiday season on Etsy. It has been a teriffic year.
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Today, I hit 10 sales after opening in September! I am beyond excited. And, to top it off, I have done pretty well for my first 3 craft fairs this year. I worked countless hours before and after my 'day job' to produce more items and have practically sold out of all of my scarves at each one! Now the women in the city I have done these fairs are all walking around with rope and button scarves!

Here is to a great remainder of 2011 and a wonderful 2012!
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Congrats to all!

As of this afternoon we have officially had our best month ever on Etsy so far in 3-1/2 years! And it is only December 16th!
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I haven't been out of my sewing room for the entire month of December until today. Sales have been amazing!
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We hit 100 positive feedbacks today-yah!
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I thought I was all finished with holiday sales, my shop had slowed down and I wasn't getting many views, favorites or sales at the end of the week. THEN, a pair of my earrings were on a FP treasury this AM, and since then I've had about 15 sales. I'm waaaaay over my goal for this year, and quite satisfied!!! I have a lot of faith in the whole Etsy system, and it's working really well for me thus far! (And I'm really enjoying myself, which is super important to me!)
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I had my first sale on Friday!! I'm SO excited! :)))
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I just reached 102 sales!!! I can't believe how quickly my pendants have taken off. I've sold at least 80!
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I had four sales yesterday!

Congrats everyone!
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I was hoping to reach my goal of 200 sales by the end of the year. I reached it today! After only actively working on my shop since the middle of September, I am extremely pleased with this number! Yip! Yip! Yippee!
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Congratulations everyone! I just got my first sale!! So excited!!!
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I started my shop in January 2009. I never imagined I would have made 1000 sales!!! I did it though! At the end of November I hit 1000 sales and had a great holiday following. I am now at 1110!!!

Congrats to all who have made their first sale or have hit their goals this year!!
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I am moving my ecovintagevegan shop inventory to this etsy shop by the 10th of January.

I have had more sells and more positive business experiences in the eco shop.

My sells are higher. More repeat customers and this was the second year running that I made gift boxes for the Vice President of Estee Lauder. Plus, in 2009 my Christmas Gift boxes were featured flip-book cover of Country Living magazine.

But I need to consolidate my funds and now seems like the right time to marry both shops. I have sent notification to all my past and current customers. I'm hoping for the best.

Peace and Love this holiday season.
Mickey
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It was so so exciting to see the first order come in!!

I'm learning so much from you all! Thanks for sharing your ideas, tips and inspiration! Keep it up!
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Yay!..Got to 400 FEEDBACK!..Aiming for at least 50% WITHOUT requesting feedback...lol
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My goal for the next few days is to have just 2 more sales, to reach my tenth sale ever! If that happens (even if it's my 1$ pattern) my life will be complete haha! Never giving up!
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I opened my shop this spring, and now I have 19 sales, this is huge for me, I regard it as a big success! And if I sold jut one more of my jewelry this year, so that I have 2 sales, my happiness would be perfect ::)))
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I'm celebrating my 6th sale! It's not much but it's better than nothing. I've been open since October and I've been selling to my friends and family. I'm go grateful for their support. My goal for the rest of 2011 is to hit 10!

Happy holidays everyone!
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OOh! Yay! Great thread and congratulations on all your milestones everyone!

After 3+ years on Etsy, I've reached 300 sales and 200 admirers this month! YAY!
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I'm really happy with the amount of items I sold at Christmas! Success!
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