Secrets For Shopping & Saving On Etsy

Every crafter and artist knows that there’s only one website where they can showcase their art or even buy materials.  That website is called Etsy.  

There are so many different items you can find there, and they’re not limited to just artsy pieces.  You can find clothes, home decor, knitwear, jewelry, smartphone accessories, and much more. 

The pieces you will find, however, are often one of a kind that you won’t be able to find anywhere else.  And the people who sell them are mostly hobbyists who are eager to share their talent with the public. 

What this means though is that there may be some items that will cost more than the items you’ll find commercially.  But the good news is, there are some things you can do to save money on your next Etsy purchase. 

Here are 7 of the best money saving secrets for shopping on Etsy. 

Mastering Etsy

One of the easiest ways you can save on Etsy is by learning how to navigate the site to your advantage.  You simply need to take a look around so you can be familiar with all of the features.

When it’s time to look for an item you want to purchase, make sure you set the lowest price filter which is found on the left hand side of the page (on a pc).  This will help you stay within your budget. 

Shop Post-Season

The best time to find a costume for Halloween or a decoration for Christmas is right after these holidays.  This is a great time to score on these items since the demand has dropped and they will often be on sale. 

You can even try to purchase the item well in advance, before any rush begins, or just before the available shipping date to receive the item in time happens.

When it’s down to the wire and there’s only a day or two left to purchase in order to receive it in time, you might find the item you’ve been wanting on markdown.

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Opt For Etsy Local 

Another way you can save on Etsy is by choosing to shop Etsy locally. To do this just click Custom under Shop location on the left hand side of the page. Then type in your city, town, state, and/or country and choose the correct location from the dropdown. The page will refresh with only items from shops in the correct location.

Shopping Etsy locally can help save you money on shipping costs, which is always a good thing.

Buy In Bulk

When you’re buying online, the best way you can save on costs is by choosing to buy from just one seller.  If you buy multiple items you might be able to get a discount.

Also buying multiple items from one seller could mean fewer shipping fees.

Watch Out Promotions

Etsy often runs limited time promotions just like other online stores.  Often new sellers will offer a promotion to gain exposure for their Etsy store.  Many experienced sellers offer promotions as well so they cn generate new customer interest.

By keeping a close watch on these promotions, you’ll know when it’s the best time to pull the trigger on a purchase of an item you’ve had your eye on. 

You can also search for sales. Just type in the word sale prior to your search terms. Such as: Sale bracelet and you’ll get a page full of bracelets that are on some sort of promotion from a percentage off to possible free shipping.

Beware Of Sponsored Items

If an item has the word Sponsored on it, chances are the shop owner paid for an ad to have that item show up higher on the page. What that means for you is a higher cost, someone has to pay for that ad, right?

So, just be careful and pay attention to the price and if waiting might be better on a particular item.

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Become A Fan

You can also favorite and follow an Etsy shop that you like.  This way, you can stay up-to-date on any new products or ongoing promotions.

You can also befriend the seller and send them a message on Etsy.  If you play your cars right to them, you might even be able to wrangle a discount if you ask for one.  Remember that each shop is run by an individual and you can ask them of they have coupons or special deals coming up.

Etsy is a great place to find one of kind items for a gift or your own home. But, saving money is always an incentive, too. If you’re looking for a unique gift or something for yourself in the way of clothes or home decor, why not check out Etsy?

Do you have a favorite shop on Etsy? Leave it in the comments below so we can all check them out.