tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1686077736697376017.post3538544390546706480..comments2023-08-18T00:47:12.189-07:00Comments on Meandtheboy: Be careful what you wish for when it comes to heartsyAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17235094233394823335noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1686077736697376017.post-24020534388464342952011-09-14T13:34:59.695-07:002011-09-14T13:34:59.695-07:00Thanks for both of your input on Heartsy! My deal ...Thanks for both of your input on Heartsy! My deal is coming up soon. But it has been a while since they evaluated the deal, and havent gotten back with me when I will be featured. I thought it would be a good way to get traffic through my shop since the summer has been pretty slow, but I really dont think I can make money on it. I try to get my prices down as much as I can but it is hard when you use quality products and packaging like TTD said in the above comment. Thanks for your imput.<br />~Bridget from Do T Do<br /><br />www.dotdo.etsy.comBridget Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14982916989453528730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1686077736697376017.post-52936437845270108892011-06-14T19:55:20.431-07:002011-06-14T19:55:20.431-07:00Ah pumpkin! That sucks it truly does. I too consid...Ah pumpkin! That sucks it truly does. I too considered Heartsy but after reading a little... actually a lot, I decided that it was too complicated, seemed sketchy and well... I already offer great prices! I use excellent materials that cost ME a lot of money, shipping costs, packaging and ... let's not forget TIME! I barely cover my costs and certainly don't cover my time - so do they really expect me to drop prices by up to 70%?!? Why not just dig a hole and bury myself in it? Seriously, why would I bother selling at all if I'm going to lose money? Why not just save them up for Christmas or birthday presents or alternatively just post on Facebook or whereever and wait for a client that appreciates my work? <br />I guess that's what ended up happening to you. I'm sorry you went through that - the 'support' thing is funny. I get lots of ouuus and ahhhhs but that doesn't always equate to sales ;). I didn't vote for you on Heartsy because I believe Heartsy cheapens our work. I've even considered ending sales. When I have a sale, I don't end up selling! At the end of the day, if a person really wants my jewellery they get it when they are ready. I've also noticed that if I offer to use cheaper materials to lessen the costs when they start to haggle me, they quickly snub their nose at inferior quality goods! Then they say they want it 'as is' and will wait until they are ready for it. Having your own business is hard. Selling work that evolved from your head, your heart and your passion is even harder. It's not like food or essential services, people must appreciate your work and appreciate the time, effort and creativity that went into making it. Keep your spirits up girl! Slow and steady wins the race. There will always be pressure to sell... there will always be pressure to try to compete with the price of factory items that came off the line. Don't give in to that pressure. Respect yourself, respect your work. Much love and peace out! xox<br />Tara, Treasure Trunk DesignsTara MacDonaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13466962979639581989noreply@blogger.com