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Shop on etsy.com

It's like ebay for handmade items. It is huge.

All hand made stuff......stick it to China. Support people in your own town. It's something that people can really do to make a difference.

And the stuff is much better than walmart crap, BTW.
This is geared primarily towards women who buy for the household and might be making extra money by making things and selling them.

Great website to start a barter system with.

 

[LittleLightShining]

I love etsy. Not only is it supporting artists, craftspeople and entrepreneurs, it has the coolest user interface of any website ever.

 

[moostraks]

Etsy and its sellers are awesome! Another key to looking for good items for children is waldorf inspired toys. They are supposed to be made from all natural products usually by artisan craftspersons. As always buyer beware!

 

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Glad to see other ronpaul people love it, too. \Do you think it could be a major asset if/when things get really bad even more than it is now?


Anyone on here sell stuff on etsy?

 

[LittleLightShining]

Glad to see other ronpaul people love it, too. \Do you think it could be a major asset if/when things get really bad even more than it is now?


Anyone on here sell stuff on etsy?

I don't sell anything on it.

I don't know about being an asset so much as an alternative. It's basically an online craft fair. We're better off connecting with our local craftspeople in my opinion. That being said, the geolocator tool is really neat and it could help you find people in your area that you may want to begin a business relationship with.

 

[MoneyWhereMyMouthIs2]

stick it to China.

lol. So if I don't buy from china, I'm sticking it to china?

If I buy from someone other than you, doesn't that mean I'm sticking it to you too?

Thanks for the link. I always buy from the little guy when I feel like I have a choice.

 

[Knighted]

I buy from the cheapest source I can find. That's what capitalism is all about.

 

[autobot]

Hell yeah, its sticking it to China, ..Course they already own us, but you know, better late than never.

People have said time after time that we will all be in trouble because nobody has skills like they did in the Great Depression...well, some people do and this is an amazing way to find them.

Granted, its not food.... but these people are more than a just a craft fair if you look at it like this: They are people who can make practical necessities like clothing, soap, and all kind of things other people need. Plus with rampant unemployment it could help people survive by selling things. As times get tougher and the cost to ship stuff becomes prohibitive, , artisans have and will continue to switch from making the frivolous to the needed. (on etsy you can ask people to make you whatever you want and the sellers bid on the project)

It really struck me when thinking about the collapse in Argentina. One of the people that posted how they survived that collapse said black markets with heavy security popped up right away so people could buy things, sell things.

 

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I buy from the cheapest source I can find. That's what capitalism is all about.

Well, good for you. I also look at the quality of what I am buying, but to each his own.

I prefer to buy higher quality stuff for the same low price or even lower that is made in an ethical way from people in my community. Because if my community suffers, I suffer. Thats how capitalism works. We all have a choice. This is mine.

 

[JenH88]

I used to sell on Etsy (after leaving Ebay).. but I moved 2 months ago from Chicago to middle of no where Ohio and we haven't moved all our stuff yet.. couple months and I should be back to selling clothing and children's toys on Etsy..

But seriously, it's a great place and a great way to help those who are still trying to live the dream of having their own small business- most of the seller's there are stay at home mother's trying to make a little extra money for their household.. if that's not a cause worth supporting, I don't know what is..