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Help for a beginner!

Hello fellow thrifters!!!

I'm Vero - a 40 year old French Mom who quit her toxic job about a year ago. I'm now ready to start working again. FOR ME this time. No matter how many hours as long as it is for me!! I'm thinking of opening a "vintage" kind of shop on Etsy (selling 70's adult and children clothes, accessories and retro homeware). I'm still working on my stock and the way I want to present the things I have collected. I'm really excited about the whole thing but I really don't know what to expect. I suspect that all the shops are not equal... But I wonder how well it CAN work?! I've tried to find advice and help on the French teams but... It didn't work as well as I thought. For some reason, I think I'll get more help from overseas!!!
I have an appointment on Thursday in an "business incubator" to present my project. It helps you to organize your business (whichever it is) in terms of tax and legal advice. They also help you to think ahead.
Can some of you take you 2 minutes to explain to me what to expect, what you like at Etsy, what it is missing? Mistakes easily made by beginners?! Any of you wishing to share their experience and goals, I'd be gratefull.

Thank you a thousand times,

Vero @ www.facebook.com/ LeVansansVan
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Re: Help for a beginner!

Hi Vero,
Wishing you much fun and success in your new adventure. First of all I believe it's important to jump in and get your feet wet as soon as possible. Many have lost out on opportunities because they didn't answer when it came calling. If I had thought too much about joining Etsy I probably would have drug my feet and never taken the chance.

I'm not a big enough shop to make big bucks but the feed back I've received on my shop reviews has brightened my life, built up my self esteem and this adventure has been priceless.

The biggest mistake is not going for your dream! I've had no regrets.
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Re: Help for a beginner!

Thank you GothB4play!!! What a world you have!!! Very... Tim Burton!!!

I'll join Etsy anyway. But I wanted to hear about people experiences.

Thanks for your advice.

Have a great day.
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