I've been reading a lot of posts lately about how one shop would buy from another, but only if they had $$...
maybe you should consider the trade team? It's a great way to get gifts and other items you're looking for without paying any $$ and just trading items from your shop..
also a great way to get feedback if you have very little...
I'm part of it and Love it!
http://www.etsy.com/teams/6490/etsy-trade-a-holics