I have both an Etsy and an Artfire store. I would love to diversify to increase sales, but since each of my items are intricate, handmade, and one of a kind, building up a large inventory of unique items for two shops is a daunting task. I can't imagine how long it would take to fill 3 or more shops.
So here is my rookie question: Should I, or do you, offer the same one-of-a-kind item in more than one shop at a time?
I've sold some items, but am wondering, what are the odds of two people buying the same item at the same time?
Advice please!
Sheridan


I've done that and ended up having to make two! It was by accident! I am on Etsy, ShopHandmade, and now just recently Art Fire. Over the Christmas holidays someone bought a pendant I had listed on Etsy, and the same exact one that I had accidentally listed on ShopHandmade. Fortunately I can solder a pendant in about an hour from start to finish, so everything worked out fine.
JenniferI would be hesitant to duplicate single items in multiple stores, espcially if the designs are intricate and hard to make again, or really not able to make exactely the same as the original. Just my opinion though!
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