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Readers Respond: Why Do you Buy from Etsy?

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Why to buy

Etsy is filled with artists who create very unique products for great prices which is a bonus in a suffering economy. Many sellers are also very environmentally cautious, using recycled materials, creating products that will last the test of time. There's also the great feeling that comes with supporting an individual rather then a corporation. My shop; http://crysto.etsy.com Learn more about me and my craft at; http://cryst0.blogspot.com
—Guest Crysto

Great Variety and Great Prices!

I love to shop Etsy because you can find so many unique items and the prices are terrific! No middle man --- you are buying directly from the artists.
—Guest bprdesigns.etsy.com

The Items are Unique!

The items you find on Etsy are so unique, you would never find these things in department stores or walmart! They have the WOW factor! http://designsbyjessie.etsy.com
—Guest Jessie

Great Quality, Reasonable Prices

You find better quality items than you would at a chain store, but for lower prices than at most boutiques. And it's great to know that you're buying from a real person!
—Guest inspirationrecycled.etsy.com

The Best Reason

I buy all of the gifts I give from Etsy.com because every handmade item receives individual attention, so you can be sure that it is of the highest quality, and there is a real person who put thought and love into every item they sell. It is also a great way to be sure that your gift is unique, and you can find a gift to fit the individual to a tee. I took the handmade pledge over a year ago, and I've stuck to it. I'm happy to say that all of my gift recipients have been impressed and pleased as well!
—Guest Ashley from AshleyPahl.etsy.com

Supporting artisans AND charities

Buying at Etsy lets you support the arts and crafts community -- so important in today's economy. Many of the shops also support charities, so you're helping others at the same time. www.batwabaskets.etsy.com
—Guest A Friend

Why I buy from Etsy

I buy from Etsy to give unique gifts that can't be found in typical stores and to support artists and makers of handmade items. Here is the link to my shop: http://articulations.etsy.com
—Guest articulations

Handmade is Amazing

I buy handmade from ETSY, because there is always a big selection and you can have things customized for you. www.everydaysamemory.etsy.com
—Guest Kristin

Better quality and customer service

I buy from Etsy because the quality is better. Small business owners seem to care more about their product and customers. They love what they're doing and it shows.
—Guest Angie - SudsNSuch.etsy.com

You find unknown talent

Most of the items you find are One Of a Kind, made by local artisans. I am one of them and do not have the opportunity to have my own shop but to offer my items in shops around the area and to go to a craft show. This is a great way to make your arts and crafts known and to get to know and own something unique that otherwise you would not have. My shop is www.yessysdesigns.etsy.com
—Guest Yessy

So Much to Choose From

I buy from Etsy because there is always so much there that I can browse through. In 5 minutes I am likely to find lots of new loves.
—Guest Dinah

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