When I first started my Etsy shops I only bought inventory that I felt confident was collectible and that I liked. This meant that if my confidence of a resale was misfounded and the item didn’t sell, then I would be left with something I rather liked and not a piece of decor I thought was hideous. As my knowledge expanded I could take greater risks and venture into buying an item that had a great profit margin even though it wasn’t my taste.

@AllPutTogether

6 ай бұрын

Great tips and a very good strategy when you're first starting out. When I sold clothes, I usually picked up things in my size so I could wear them if they didn't sell. ;) I agree that as you get more experienced, you can take more risks. Thanks so much for your insight!

@Alex-dz2et

6 ай бұрын

@@AllPutTogether yes! Another great idea.

I am so glad I found you. You are very fun and informative to watch. Love your style. I’m a nurse but have always loved decorating. And in 2023, I found vintage thrifting. I can’t stop. It is so fun.

@AllPutTogether

6 ай бұрын

Aww thank you for your lovely comment! :)

I have that same piece of striped Italian pottery, and I love it so much! I was ecstatic the day I found it in a Hospice Resale Store local to me in FL. Mine has a tiny bit of chipping on the rim, but since I was buying it for myself, I forgave it. It makes me happy every time I see it on my shelf. I also work in a bookstore, so I see home, garden, decorating, architecture, art, fashion, and photography magazines pass through the store every month--tons of them. So visit your local newstand or bookstore, even if you're just browsing.

I keep hearing MCM is out but I have a hard time believing this because it's so good.

@AllPutTogether

6 ай бұрын

It's so funny because one of my fav Stylists, Emily Henderson was just saying she thinks it's coming BACK in style. And I was like, it never really went out and something people will always be collectors of. I know in Portland, MCM estate sales are always packed with dealers.

Can you do more of these but show examples as you go along? Thanks!

@AllPutTogether

6 ай бұрын

Yes, I'm going to try and do more of this when I do my next shopping/haul video.

Great content!! I too search the trends to see what interior designers are saying. Magazine covers can tell you a lot! Cool tone metals are on my list - scoring well so far. Pewter is always a must as is brass.

@AllPutTogether

3 ай бұрын

You're so right - magazine covers are very much a window into what's coming!

Thanks for sharing your knowledge and advice!

@AllPutTogether

4 ай бұрын

My pleasure!

Great video Andi!! I have yet to find my first fairy lamp as well, it’s definitely on my wish list!!

@AllPutTogether

6 ай бұрын

Glad to know it's not just me!!!

haha OMG! I just found your channel and was enjoying this video so much and then I could not believe you posted a photo of my mushroom tins!! found those for super cheap in early 2023 😂 maybe I should resell them!

@AllPutTogether

6 ай бұрын

No way! That is too funny! They are just gorgeous and would probably sell for a lot. BUT if you love them, you should keep them because I literally never come across them.

Great video - really informative, thank you. New subscriber here! I'm a UK vintage etsy seller, with around 40% of our sales to USA. It's so important to keep on top of what customers are looking for.

@AllPutTogether

6 ай бұрын

Yes, it's always important to see the trends within what's selling. I shopped my way through Wales, London and the Midlands last spring. Did my first car boot sale. I brought home so many things!

Thank u...Thank u.... Thank u!!!! And, that was a very informative video!!! Will be opening my Etsy Shop soon!!! U have helped greatly!!!💞💞🙃💞💞

@AllPutTogether

4 ай бұрын

You'll have to send me your Etsy shop name when you have it!

Also, clothing trends are often ahead of interior trends by a few years.

@AllPutTogether

6 ай бұрын

Very true! It's always interesting how interiors follow fashion.

Great video can you do one o how to set up our Etsy store

@AllPutTogether

6 ай бұрын

Yes, that one is coming!

Oooh, I love that Knoll book. I don't have that one, but I do have the other book you showed. I collect art and architecture/design books as well.

@AllPutTogether

6 ай бұрын

They are great for styling AND learning, so a big win win!

This was a great video Andi thank you ❤

@AllPutTogether

6 ай бұрын

My pleasure!!

Thanks so much, Andi, notes taken!!

@AllPutTogether

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!!! ;)

This was very helpful Andi! I have a booth. Thanks! 🤗

@AllPutTogether

6 ай бұрын

Great! More videos on this topic to come! Thanks for watching!

Hey ! new to you're channel ... great content !! Off topic noticed your hair is very shiny beautiful. What are you using? :)

@AllPutTogether

6 ай бұрын

Haha thanks! Both my folks have shiny hair so it's largely genetics, BUT I do use Madison Reed color and that does boost the shine.

@headrips

6 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊

Thanks Andi! Great tips. I only wish I had read it before the estate sale this morning instead of just after… Lol. Seriously though, I had already gotten a lot of tips from you, and they have really helped, so thank you! 💪

@AllPutTogether

6 ай бұрын

Too funny! Glad you found this video helpful and I have more to come!

Great video, great content.

@AllPutTogether

6 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

While in the shop find a white or light gray sheet/pillowcase and use it for your background for Google Image ....

@AllPutTogether

6 ай бұрын

This is such a great tip!!! Thank you for sharing - totally doing this next time.

love ur videos!!! thanks so much for all of them..pls make a video in mexican pottery!

@AllPutTogether

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the idea! I will add it to my list. ;)

Another way to recognize value in a piece, China is more valuable if it is bone china, which is very light. Crazing doesn't equal value or age as it can be faked. Incised or etched artist mark often is a mark of value. Hand written over stamped is something I look for as well I lucked into some pottery made in Ireland and the 12 pieces I got for peanuts can almost fund my other purchases. Well made pottery is valuable, but it takes time to recognize what that looks like. Hey out and look, touch, talk with the other thrifters you see.

@AllPutTogether

6 ай бұрын

You're so right about china. It's funny how what is a mark of quality for one item is not for another. Great point! Thanks for sharing!

Could you please not yell so loud! We here you....

@AllPutTogether

6 ай бұрын

Haha it's my excited voice!