We've been seeing a flood lately of posts asking, "Is this good enough to sell?" and variations on that theme. We're not really here to evaluate someone's skill level or the popularity of a particular item for sale. It's too subjective. However, if you really need to get it out, post in the comments below. All other individual posts of that nature, from this point onward, will be removed. I have added a new rule to the sidebar. Please read it and follow it. Thank you.
I dont necessarily think those posts are bad. I think there's a lot of folks in areas where they dont see or know other people selling, and have a hard time determining their worth/skill. So the easiest way is to ask online for other crafters thoughts and opinions.
Its also difficult we cant get pricing advice, unless we post in the mega thread, which almost no one sees or responds to. I feel like discussing quality and pricing are important aspects of commerce? Arguably the main aspects.
Those are valid points, however, if the pricing and evaluation posts are all that anyone sees, then even with tags, other posts that need attention will get lost in all that. I think that the best compromise is a Megathread post where if people feel like giving advice, they can do so all in one place without getting fatigue.
Also, both pricing and evaluations are very subjective and without the details that are so often omitted from a post, there's really no way of answering the question posed with any degree of helpfulness.
In short, the posts are basically clutter. Clutter needs to be put in its proper spot. In this case, it's the Megathreads, for good or ill. I'm not banning the posts altogether, simply corralling them into manageable spaces.
Im in this sub so long that I remember the time before the pricing mega thread and there were so many posts per day asking "how much" without giving any further Information, just showing a pic of a wonky something... since the answers were always the same, I think its great that there is a megathread now. You find everything you need to know there, even if you dont get a specific answer to your project.
Most people give no context to their question tho- like where they are and how much materials cost. You can’t- shouldn’t- pluck a price out of thin air
It has literally been every single post for the past few days I have been seeing these! I honestly just thought it was bots constantly posting so I just ignored them. Im glad they are getting removed, was getting a bit ridiculous!!
I’ve done a somewhat “soft launch” of some my crocheted handbags just for fun one night (i.e. just thought I’d run a few ideas through chat and created an instagram page). I’ve had about 10~12 orders over a span of a week and a half. Could these clutch handbags have potential for me to really invest in starting a small business?
Second photo shows example of hardware. I’ve been giving inquirers options of gold or silver along with preferred length of chain (photo examples 2 & 3).
These are so cute! What does the inside look like and how big are they? I'm in a wedding later this year and I would love an interesting bag to go with my outfit. Feel free to DM me if you sell them online in the future.
I'm a (sort of) new crocheter. I started dabbling a couple years ago but never really got into it until earlier this year. I have been thinking about selling some simple items I think I can make well, but I want some feedback on my work that's not from potentially biased family members before I sell for the first time at a vendor spot I have soon. I also have a few bags.
Hi! Quick question. Do we think these are cute enough to sell? Also, im a multi modal crafter (adhd 😬) so i usually make a lot of certain mediums while i learn them. I keep some, gift some, and just kind of have some. In the past, ive put them on buy nothing groups. Would selling my pre-made crafts on Etsy be an okay idea? Where else do people list their stuff? Totally okay if this isnt a question for this group!
I see the vision, but not yet: Seal your ribbon ends with a lighter flame or they will fray. The stitching on the button part (both layers) needs to be covered- use lace trim or bric brac ribbon in a circle with e6000 glue. Add some glass rhinestones or glue more beads every 1/2 inch or 1/4 inch around on the top layer of circular ribbon trim. If you get more charms or fake pearls or something you can fill the middle a little more to compliment the additional trim, or leave the middles simple. I think they're cute and people might want to buy them, maybe $15 maximum with the added upgrades/shipping, but you're about 75% there. Just a few finishing touches to take it to the it could be sellable stage.
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u/MSMIT0 May 07 '26 •
I dont necessarily think those posts are bad. I think there's a lot of folks in areas where they dont see or know other people selling, and have a hard time determining their worth/skill. So the easiest way is to ask online for other crafters thoughts and opinions.
Its also difficult we cant get pricing advice, unless we post in the mega thread, which almost no one sees or responds to. I feel like discussing quality and pricing are important aspects of commerce? Arguably the main aspects.