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Sneak Attack Happening NOW!!!
3 Shops: carrieannn
AND DBEAUTIFULMIND
AND zoezloft
Sponsor: uuendyandfriends
Click here to see the discussion about today's Sneak Attack!
What's all this? Read below to find out!
Sneak Attack Schedule:
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What is a Sneak Attack?
It's a way to support independant artisans who are trying to sell their wares online. Two days a week at an appointed time, an Etsy shop with few or no sales is announced on this site. As many people as possible then buy items from that shop, resulting in a frenzy of surprise business to the unsuspecting shop! To the upper right is the current Sneak Attack schedule. To participate, show up on this site at or soon after the time of the next attack and you'll see the chosen shop name in the box above. Then go to that shop and purchase an item, making sure to include the words "Sneak Attack" in the "message to seller". It's also fun to tune into the current thread on Etsy to talk about it with other "attackers".
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August 19th: July 7 Sneak Attack Report–klmanna and thepinqueen
Magpiemary sponosored the July 7, 2009 Sneak Attack on klmanna and thepinqueen. Klmanna sells jewelry and got 4 sales from the attack. Thepinqueen sells jewelry, hair accessories, hats, and shawls. She got 7 sales from the attack. They agreed to be interviewed for this blog.
Celeste: What was your reaction when you first realized you’d been sneak attacked?
klmanna: Um, overjoyed, shocked, thrilled… I could continue but I think you get my point! I was just so happy to finally get noticed. It was flattering and very exciting for me. I’ve had a lot of sales via neighbors and friends/family but was getting discouraged on etsy. It couldn’t have happened at a better time!
Green stone bracelet from klmanna
thepinqueen: When I received those e-mails about been attacked, first I thought in deleting them, thinking about spams and viruses. But the curiosity killed the cat, and I read them. I was thrilled. I loved to be attacked that way.
My first seven sales in Etsy! It was wonderful!. It’s working!
Metallic golden green shoulder wrap from thepinqueen
Celeste: Is there anything else you would like our blog readers to know?
klmanna: Sneak attacks are great. If you’re ever given an opportunity to participate in one, please do! I think it has a positive impact on not only the seller but the buyer too! Such a great thing! As for me, I try to keep my etsy site updated as much as possible. Unfortunately, working full time and going to grad school full time seems to offer little opportunity for jewelry. It’s definitely a hobby and something I do whenever the time allows. I love it, it’s like therapy for me!
White Multi-strand Necklace from klmanna
thepinqueen: was doing crafts all my life, for my children and family and friends, always as gifts. I had no luck when I wanted to sell something to stores. I tried porcelain dolls, sleeve pins(it was here when I get my name, the pinqueen), soaps, christianing dresses, embrodery things, jewelry, wedding accesories. But there was always a failure. I always think that this is the last try, but I always keep trying, no matter what. When I read some interviews about people that have sucess and quit the day job, I am so jealous. Why not me? I don’t know and may be I will never know. The only thing I can tell your bloggers is: keep trying, no mather what. That is my motto.
white satin flower with golden angel dress pin from thepinqueen
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Thepinqueen’s “keep trying, no matter what” is great advice for those of us with not-so-many sales (yet) – thanks!
Comment by Stockannette — August 21, 2009 @ 6:55 pm
Love hearing the reactions to the “Sneak Attacks” from the shops that are chosen….always want to be a little mouse in the corner of their home when the orders start coming in!
Comment by VintageEmbellishment — August 21, 2009 @ 7:05 pm
I am living for the quit the day job thing too! congrats on the sales!
Comment by Erica — August 21, 2009 @ 7:06 pm
Yes, we keep trying even when thinks look bleak.
Comment by Nancy — August 21, 2009 @ 7:08 pm
Nice to meet you thepinqueen! I am so glad to hear about your sneak attack. As a fellow ‘attackee,’ I know the range of emotions that one goes through when they see all those sales start coming in.
Good luck and much Etsy success!
Comment by laruefashions — August 21, 2009 @ 9:41 pm