Tip for non-paying customers

HI ! I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend! Mine was pretty good.

Our store did very well on Friday and Sunday. On Sunday we actually had a record day of 6 sales, but two of those appear to be non-paying customers and after a few days of contacting them I think I will be canceling those two orders. Those are always sad. One of my Items was my most hearted item, and I think it would have sold over the busy weekend if it hadnt been for the non-payment.

I have learned a trick for non-paying customers that has worked every time until recently. Many customers do no know how paypal and etsy work, and some customers just *expect* to be invoiced. If you send them a polite convo, and email and a paypal invoice you will usually recieve payment within a day or so.

This week I think I will be doing a givaway. I may have decided on an item to give away already, or I may pick multiple items to give away. I will put it up sometime this week.

Also, for a future tutorial I am thinking about doing a tutorial on how to make a kimono style robe. Is that something that interests you all?

Ok, take care for now.

XOxo
-erica

Holiday Season Kickoff!

I hope everyone enjoyed their thanksgiving, and I hope that those who decide to brave the retailers this weekend come out of the event unscathed!

Adam and I spent thanksgiving a few hours south of Albuquerque, in Las Cruses. We enjoyed a wonderful dinner prepared by Nick and his wife, and had a great time with them, and also my dad and his wife.


If you are not so into the crowds at the mall this time of year, you can buy more meaningful gifts this year on etsy.

Many stores are having sales this weekend. Here is ours:

HUGE BLACK FRIDAY/CYBER MONDAY SALE November 27, 2009- November 30, 2009
Free Worldwide Shipping! (on all orders)
Store wide discounts already taken, some up to 50%!
ACEO's marked down to $7.50 (25% discount)
$5 coupon Toward a future purchase WITH ALL ORDERS PLACED DURING THE SALE :)

These are our current treasuries! Please check them out while they last!

http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list_west.php?room_id=77283
http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=96909

We sell Art, Hand Forged Knives (great gifts for men), Arm Warmers, Baby Items and much much more !
_______________-Happy Holidays-__________________

ALSO, ONLY FOR BLOG READERS WE ARE OFFERING AN ADDITIONAL 15% off! Use promo code "blog" in a convo or in message to seller. This offer is only good for a weekend.

Also, I would love to see everyone else's sales for the weekend! If you are having a sale please post it in the comments, along with a link to your store! I would love to check it out, and I still have some holiday shopping to do.