30/07/2026
Three months ago I set myself a simple goal to reach 1000 sales through my Etsy shop by the end of July.
The target wasn’t huge or unrealistic, just one sale a day. Today, I reached this milestone and delighted to say I have reached 1000 sales!
One of my favourite parts of running this business is hearing the stories behind the vintage and antique items people buy and where they end up.
Looking back, I have learnt so much along the way. My photography has improved since those very first listings.
My first sale took about three months and I had stopped checking the Etsy app and didn’t have any notifications set up. It was only after a message from the buyer was I prompted into action!
I have discovered just how important good packaging is. The last thing after sourcing, cleaning, listing and finally selling do you want the lovely item to get damaged.
I am still surprisingly rubbish at listing with enough delivery costs for the item. Despite knowing my exact costs inside out!
What has stood out most though are the customers 🤍I love receiving your messages, hearing your stories and seeing your photo reviews. I’ve been lucky, apart from one or two hiccups, the overwhelming majority of customers are kind, honest and a genuine pleasure to sell to.
Thank you to everyone who has supported my little vintage homeware business. Whether you have bought an item, favourited or liked an item or simply followed along.
So what’s next?
September is looking slightly busy with 6 vintage fairs booked. Plenty of sourcing to do and a few exciting things in the pipeline.
Watch this space…
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