Not familiar with 1000 Markets yet? I know most people have heard of Etsy and Artfire but 1000 Markets is a great site for sellers of handmade. They are still in their Sneak Preview mode but are open for business, so to speak. I have been on there since November and I really love it. OK so I haven't actually sold anything on there yet but let me tell why I love this site so much.
First, no fees unless something sells. Not even free but "you can upgrade a listing" for an extra 20 cents here or 50 cents there. So everything in my shop over there right now hasn't cost me a penny. "But you haven't sold anything yet?" you say. Well, yes but as mentioned they are still technically in Sneak Preview and once the ball gets rolling then I think it will be a great alternative for shoppers.
Second reason for loving 1000 Markets - the markets. You see 1000 Markets is based on traditional markets where you go and can find many different things in one place. There are many different markets for jewelry depending on style and taste. You also have markets based on location such as Spirits of the Southwest which is a new market that I am involved in. It is a coming together of artisans in Utah, Arizona, Nevada and New Mexico regardless of what your medium is. There are markets for photographers, food, fiber, eco-friendly and the list goes on and on. What a great way to look for something if you know exactly what or where you want to find it.
I do have to add that the one downside at the moment to 1000 Markets is that it is currently for US buyers and sellers only. Obviously once they are "live" then that can be changed down the road. For now though I'm enjoying being a part of something new and exciting.
I do have to add that the one downside at the moment to 1000 Markets is that it is currently for US buyers and sellers only. Obviously once they are "live" then that can be changed down the road. For now though I'm enjoying being a part of something new and exciting.
Oh gee, thanks so much. Now I have to look into something else :-)
ReplyDeleteSounds great and definitely worth looking into. After all, FREE is my favourite word.
Thanks for the tip.. I will look into this also. And, thanks for stopping by my site!
ReplyDeleteI am there, too, and one thing I really love is that it is juried. Your shop and items have to be approved, so you can be sure there will be no junky bazaar items to clog up the listings! (no offense...I sell those kinds of things on one of my etsy sites :) I hope it really takes off!
ReplyDeleteWhat I really like about 1000Markets is their beautifully designed interface and the way they offer a blog posting for the users. This is something that Etsy hasn't caught onto yet. I also prefer the more soft sell approach. Hopefully with enough online press they'll take off soon!
ReplyDeleteI've heard of 100 Markets before, but I didn't realize it was free! I might just have to give it a shot!
ReplyDeleteI just recently joined 1000 Markets and find the quality of all the artwork is outstanding.
ReplyDeleteI am proud to be here and wish all the artists the best.
I opened a store this week. Time will tell if it is for me or not. It looks like you need to invest a lot of time blogging, etc. in order to make it work.
ReplyDeleteI am excited and hoping to be selected by them. Just applied yesterday. I agree - great to be part of something on the verge....
ReplyDeleteI love 1000Markets! Wish I lived in the 4corners area, so I could join Spirits of the Southwest. Most of my jewelry is oriented towards Native American. {:-D
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