Yes!!! First smile, but need help.

[QuailHollowCreations]

Made my first sale here on Etsy. Maybe two more in the works. I was really about to throw in the towel. Went to a craft show sold some of my items and got 5 custom orders. And that at a low traffic show I'm dancing now. Gave my heart what it needed. I really lost all confidence in my things. So glad I held in. My question is what do I do with my store when I pull things for crafts shows. Most of my things can't be remade. This time I just deactivated everything before I left. I know this can't be right but I was in a hurry. I will be doing more shows. Can someone help tell me what to do? Please tell me exactly how to do it to. I am really struggling with all this computer stuff. Still learning :)

[Former_Member]

Hi Pat,
I put my shop on vacation mode. You can put a message on it to say when the store will reopen. I didn't like doing it because it reduced my views so much. I couldn't take the chance of having something sell both at the craft show and online. Had it happen before and it was not a good feeling.
I, too, have had few sales. I average one a month. I am glad the craft show went well for you. I recently had some success at a craft show too.
Hang in there,
Anne

[ButterflyFeetDigital]

I don't see what's wrong with deactivating - and then reactivating whatever does not sell at the show. That way you don't risk selling it on etsy when you no longer have it.

[ButterflyFeetDigital]

You could also put an announcement in the announcement box that you will be back on such and such day. I also experienced low views following a vacation, so I avoid that when possible.