Groupon + Etsy = Heartsy
Much like groupon, living social, and other discount websites, you sign up to get Heartsy email alerts and are offered discounts anywhere between 50 and 65% off.
I have both bought Heartsy gift certificates and also submitted my art to be included in Heartsy.
Much like groupon, living social, and other discount websites, you sign up to get Heartsy email alerts and are offered discounts anywhere between 50 and 65% off.
I have both bought Heartsy gift certificates and also submitted my art to be included in Heartsy.
Here's how Heartsy works:
1. Heartsy sends you exclusive deals on handmade items.
Every day or so Heartsy will email you one deeply discounted deal to use at an artist's Etsy store.
Sign up to get their emails.
2. Click to buy the deal.
Purchase deals with one easy click. You will receive your voucher immediately. It's that simple!
3. Use your deal voucher on Etsy.
After purchasing a deal on Heartsy you receive a voucher (which is just like a gift certificate)
which you can use at the Etsy store that sponsored the deal.
1. Heartsy sends you exclusive deals on handmade items.
Every day or so Heartsy will email you one deeply discounted deal to use at an artist's Etsy store.
Sign up to get their emails.
2. Click to buy the deal.
Purchase deals with one easy click. You will receive your voucher immediately. It's that simple!
3. Use your deal voucher on Etsy.
After purchasing a deal on Heartsy you receive a voucher (which is just like a gift certificate)
which you can use at the Etsy store that sponsored the deal.
PROS:
èGreat deals.
èExposure for Etsy artists.
èSupports independent artists and crafters.
èThose who purchase the discounted gift certificates may become repeat customers.
èHigh quality shops have been selected to participate.
èThe people at Heartsy are very easy to work with, and seem sincere on both providing a good
deal for its customers and supporting artisans.
èSeller gets to control the number of vouchers available, the expiration date and collaboratively
works with Heartsy on the level of discount.
èSeller may run out of inventory and then I have to rebuild.
CONS:
èLowers the value of the items artists may have put a lot of energy and time into creating.
èMost artist’s goal isn't to produce mass-market items that you can find anywhere but to create
hand crafted items that are well-made and different from what you'd get anywhere else.
èSeller may run out of inventory and then I have to rebuild.
èGreat deals.
èExposure for Etsy artists.
èSupports independent artists and crafters.
èThose who purchase the discounted gift certificates may become repeat customers.
èHigh quality shops have been selected to participate.
èThe people at Heartsy are very easy to work with, and seem sincere on both providing a good
deal for its customers and supporting artisans.
èSeller gets to control the number of vouchers available, the expiration date and collaboratively
works with Heartsy on the level of discount.
èSeller may run out of inventory and then I have to rebuild.
CONS:
èLowers the value of the items artists may have put a lot of energy and time into creating.
èMost artist’s goal isn't to produce mass-market items that you can find anywhere but to create
hand crafted items that are well-made and different from what you'd get anywhere else.
èSeller may run out of inventory and then I have to rebuild.
Some tips if you do Heartsy:
If you click on either Heartsy image above and buy a deal on Heartsy,
you and I will each gets a free $5 to spend with us in the future, too!
Would love to hear your thoughts!
Mary
- Stock up on your inventory as much as possible before your deal goes live. Be ready to replenish it quickly afterwards.
- Set aside at least an entire day to just package items up and respond to emails, convos, etc.
- Start a spreadsheet to track your buyer's credits, VIP status, and invoices
- Make sure you have enough shipping envelopes, tissue paper, labels, etc.
- Have fun with it! Remember all experiences are journeys and opportunities to learn!
If you click on either Heartsy image above and buy a deal on Heartsy,
you and I will each gets a free $5 to spend with us in the future, too!
Would love to hear your thoughts!
Mary
