Thursday, July 3, 2008

Just a thought.

I started a blog recently thinking the majority of the people who may view it are already EBW team members. I think of the this group as a support network. When I show my beadwork in person I leave a card with my Etsy address and the EBW team as a suggested search for more quality beadwork (trying to do my part in my way).

I sometimes talk to people in line at the checkout (you would be surprised how easy it is, just start fussing about everything being mass produced in China). I then say "Do you know there is a web site devoted to hand made quality items?" People are willing to pay a bit more for something that will last more than a year.

Have you checked out the latest lack of warranty on anything you purchase. How can someone put their hard earned money into anything that is only going to work for 90 days? We all do it.... I've been through 3 DVD players in 15 months. Funny my VCR that is 9 years old still works fine.

If we can get people excited about the, 100% cotton baby tees, hand made leather moccasins, pure olive oil soap, recycled paper stationary, a cloth baby doll (instead of an unrealistic plastic doll with big............lips), vegan candles. The list goes on. I think we are at at a point when people are being very careful about their money and, may be fed up with the big box stores telling them what to buy.

Besides its to expensive to leave the driveway. "Save gas and support a small buisness SHOP ETSY!!!!!" (who can make bumper stickers)?

Any other suggestions on how to promo are welcome.