https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-etsyadvise-pls Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 04 May 2026 19:25:01 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-etsyadvise-pls#post-836253 Fri, 01 Feb 2013 17:44:22 +0000 ClaraT 836253@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've only shopped Etsy looking for something specific: a non-leather clutch as a gift for a friend led me to this link: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/redrubyrose?ref=seller_info" rel="nofollow">http://www.etsy.com/shop/redru.....eller_info</a> Before that experience, I thought Etsy was for very crafty looking items, but there are some beautifully made pieces.<br /> I'm with you: browsing is overwhelming. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-etsyadvise-pls#post-836252 Fri, 01 Feb 2013 17:44:07 +0000 Sona 836252@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>yup. semi-specific search term: red earrings. or rubber necklace. or vintage brooch. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-etsyadvise-pls#post-836218 Fri, 01 Feb 2013 17:15:54 +0000 Sara L. 836218@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love shopping on Etsy but I have to have something specific in mind or the site is just too big to navigate. I search for something like "leather wrap bracelets" and see what comes up. It's harder (for me) to find art like paintings or photographs since I don't usually have a specific search criteria. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-etsyadvise-pls#post-836215 Fri, 01 Feb 2013 17:12:35 +0000 Spiffy 836215@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>One tip is when looking for something, say 'silver rings' if you see something that isn't exactly what you want but you generally like the aesthetic, click through to the sellers shop. I've had great luck finding stuff that way because producers and resellers tend to favor certain looks ( boho, mcm...) and while the ring might not be spot on, the earrings might be just the thing. Most of what I've bought has been through searches for unrelated items. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-etsyadvise-pls#post-836201 Fri, 01 Feb 2013 17:04:56 +0000 Thistle 836201@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am not sure there is a great way to do it - something etsy might need to work on to generate more traffic.</p> <p>I have bought a few things there, but in general, it takes time to wade through everything. I think it is more difficult than e-Bay as e-Bay has far more categories to help narrow. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-etsyadvise-pls#post-836192 Fri, 01 Feb 2013 16:57:20 +0000 rebekahphoto 836192@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For etsy, I do a specific search. For instance : "Red leather tote". Then you can select vintage or handmade. that helps to narrow things down. Some categories are huge, and others smaller. I have had very good experiences buying handmade items off Etsy!</p> <p>For ebay the same, adding a size is great to limit your options. also new or used. Having a brand is helpful, but sometimes it is fun to just search "Merino caridgan xl" and see what pops up! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-etsyadvise-pls#post-836184 Fri, 01 Feb 2013 16:53:24 +0000 Emily 836184@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've looked both for general things ("Bangle") and specific (the beaded sash I had attached to my wedding gown). I start with a general search and narrow it down with the left panel and more terms, like the rest. I think the main thing is that you have to have some time to kill and not mind a bit of hunting </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-etsyadvise-pls#post-836172 Fri, 01 Feb 2013 16:44:30 +0000 Becky 836172@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I usually am looking for something specific, rather than browsing in general, so I do as Kristin does, starting with a search and narrowing from there. I wouldn't know how to begin to just browse. Even my specific searches end up costing a lot of time! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-etsyadvise-pls#post-836158 Fri, 01 Feb 2013 16:37:55 +0000 Anonymous 836158@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, I just browse and narrow using the filter. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-etsyadvise-pls#post-836131 Fri, 01 Feb 2013 16:26:29 +0000 Sarah A 836131@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not a lot of help here, just wanted to say I find it difficult to navigate too! Glad Im not the only one </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-etsyadvise-pls#post-836125 Fri, 01 Feb 2013 16:24:28 +0000 Kristin L 836125@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I usually do a search on etsy for a broad topic, like silver rings. Then I just keep narrowing it down using the side panel-thing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-etsyadvise-pls#post-836122 Fri, 01 Feb 2013 16:22:53 +0000 Isabel 836122@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>With Sona's latest Etsy find ( and so many other people's too ), it got me wondering, how do you even begin navigating Etsy ? Do you look for something specific on Etsy ? Or do you do a general Google search and then get a link there ?</p> <p>Etsy overwhelms me, though I would love to buy from these "smaller" and hand made items shops. I feel the same about eBay. Do you specifically think one day, "Helmut Lang" and then go looking. These don't strike me as places to browse easily. Any advise ? </p>