By
Bobbi Holmes
Homemade craft items might
sell for pennies or for thousands of dollars. If the item is one that is
similar to imported products made at dirt-cheap prices, it may not be easy
to compete and get a fair compensation for your time and material. If the
item is unique and generates interest, then it is possible to make a tidy
profit. There is a variety of ways to sell your handmade craft items.
This little lady is sold on greeting cards.
Things You'll Need:
Computer with Internet
Digital camera
1
Go online and set up a free
store at a website such as Etsy or Artfire. Since you can customize your
online store, create a catchy name and logo for the storefront. Be prepared
to take digital images of the items you are offering for sale, to upload
onto the site. You will also be required to pay a minimal listing fee for
the items listed in your online store. These websites target customers
seeking handcrafted products.
2
Auction your craft product to
generate a higher sale price. There are a variety of auction sites, some
charge fees and some are free. Auction sites include: eBay.com,
AtomicMall.com, AuctionQuests.com, eBid.com, eCrater.com, ePier.com,
Blujay.com, Bonanzle.com, Buyitsellit.com, OnlineAuction.com,
PlunderHere.com, SpecialistsAuctions.com, UBidRight.com, Usiff.com,
WeBidz.com, WebStore.com, Wensy.com and YourHighBid.com. Not all of the
auction sites are appropriate for craft items.
3
Rent a booth at a local craft
fair or swap meet. Some communities have regular swap meets, and might
charge as little as $10 for a site. Some craft fairs might require a steeper
registration fee.
4
Become a wholesaler and
market your products to small gift stores or boutiques. This will require
more time, and you will earn far less per item than if you marketed the
product directly to the general public.
5
Place your craft items on
consignment in small gift shops or boutiques. Typically, you will pay the
store less than if they purchased the item outright. Yet, be prepared to get
some unsold items back that look shop worn.
6
Take a digital image of your
craft products and market the images on greeting cards, calendars and
merchandise. To do this, join websites such as Greeting Card Universe,
Zazzle or Café Press.