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The Craftboard Arts & Crafts Store
Topic Started: Sep 6 2007, 02:37 PM (1,212 Views)
waxingsteve	Sep 6 2007, 02:37 PM Post #1
Administrator Posts: 13,394 Group: Admin Member #1 Joined: August 16, 2005 Twitter ID craftman57 Facebook ID Steve Smy	I am currently in the process of experimenting with the creation of an online store through which all CB members can sell their items This store will not make any money for CB itself and is simply a service to members If you are interested in using this service, please PM or email me As a matter of interest, the standard "Gross Profit" expected for retail sales is apparently 30%, though some variation between items can be expected. Most folk undervalue their items, by costing them by the cost of replacing materials "plus a bit". This obviously doesn't take into account labour. I'd recommend that you at least consider your time as an element in pricing, and perhaps also include a "P&P" cost At this point in time, if you have items for sale, it will be necessary to email me with full details including pics, so that I can add them to the store If you can't see a category that you think should be included, please do mention that I've put three items in the store already, which should give you a guide to the kind of information required for items If you have any specific details, such as customisation, that you'd like included, please do specify that You can find the store here Steve



Sally	Sep 6 2007, 07:06 PM Post #2
Cosmic Member Posts: 6,875 Group: Advanced Members Member #339 Joined: May 29, 2006	Looks great Steve, aint you clever I have just made myself a member and will get some stuff up for sale very soon Sally



justjen	Sep 6 2007, 10:43 PM Post #3
Cosmic Member Posts: 4,153 Group: Advanced Members Member #260 Joined: February 26, 2006	What a fab idea Steve..... I shall be using it deffo!! Many thanks too! Jenx



Poppy	Sep 6 2007, 11:33 PM Post #4
Cosmic Member Posts: 6,710 Group: Moderators Member #4 Joined: August 16, 2005	How do we make ourselves a member ? Didn't see that bit? Poppy



twinthing	Sep 7 2007, 07:45 AM Post #5
Stardust Member Posts: 2,910 Group: Advanced Members Member #112 Joined: October 24, 2005	fantastic steve! I shall be putting some stuff in when I get time later today!



waxingsteve	Sep 7 2007, 10:40 AM Post #6
Administrator Posts: 13,394 Group: Admin Member #1 Joined: August 16, 2005 Twitter ID craftman57 Facebook ID Steve Smy	girls I look forward to getting the details of your items Poppy, if you click on the "Continue" button, It will say that you're a Guest just below the pics of items at the top and ask if you want to create an account Clicking on "My Account" at the top right will allow you to log in or join too Obviously, as with all new things, there may be a few hiccoughs at the outset, but I love how professional the store looks and how easy it is to navigate If anybody has any suggestions for the "Conditions of Use", "Privacy Policy" and/or "Shipping & Returns" pages, I'm happy to consider them for inclusion As this is an ongoing development, there may be features that I haven't found yet I have, for example, discovered that there is a special option to allow "attributes" for items, so you could have different sizes at set prices, or extra costs for particular options For example, you could have: Fairy Door - Small @ £10 - Med @ £15 - Large @ £20 Just let me know what the options are and I'll make sure that it works that way As you would be a "Manufacturer", please do tell me what name you'd like to use, as we obviously have to avoid duplications and you may prefer not to use your real name Steve



Sal	Sep 7 2007, 11:02 AM Post #7
Diamond Member Posts: 673 Group: Posted Member Member #270 Joined: March 15, 2006	Sounds interesting. Will definitely have a proper look tonight.



waxingsteve	Sep 7 2007, 11:37 AM Post #8
Administrator Posts: 13,394 Group: Admin Member #1 Joined: August 16, 2005 Twitter ID craftman57 Facebook ID Steve Smy	Sal The more members we have selling things through it, the greater the chances of success for everybody Steve



waxnwane	Sep 7 2007, 05:16 PM Post #9
Diamond Member Posts: 880 Group: Posted Member Member #150 Joined: November 23, 2005	Excellent idea Steve, you can definitely count me in. Will have to get busy and see what I have! Sylvia BTW: Will pictures of products be included?



waxingsteve	Sep 7 2007, 05:22 PM Post #10
Administrator Posts: 13,394 Group: Admin Member #1 Joined: August 16, 2005 Twitter ID craftman57 Facebook ID Steve Smy	Sylvia It will be good to see some more items appearing Jenny's things are looking a tad lonely at the moment Steve



ArtyMarty	Sep 7 2007, 08:30 PM Post #11
Adept Member Posts: 127 Group: Posted Member Member #503 Joined: January 14, 2007	Well I've bin and joined!! What an excellent idea...........hmmm now down to business . I'll sort summat out tomorrow Martine



Poppy	Sep 7 2007, 11:32 PM Post #12
Cosmic Member Posts: 6,710 Group: Moderators Member #4 Joined: August 16, 2005	Steve there seems to be an awful lot of personal details we have to supply in order to join? I cannot remember giving my d o b to MOC site? Poppy



waxingsteve	Sep 8 2007, 01:05 AM Post #13
Administrator Posts: 13,394 Group: Admin Member #1 Joined: August 16, 2005 Twitter ID craftman57 Facebook ID Steve Smy	Martine I'm looking forward to seeing the store grow Poppy, the joining part is standard as it's a Customer information system DOB confirms that you're old enough to buy online legally To have items listed, you don't have to join the site, you can see everything as a Guest, but you wouldn't be able to buy from it The only requirement to sell is that you're a member of CB Steve



waxingsteve	Sep 12 2007, 10:32 AM Post #14
Administrator Posts: 13,394 Group: Admin Member #1 Joined: August 16, 2005 Twitter ID craftman57 Facebook ID Steve Smy	An update to the arrangements: I've activated the "currencies" option so that prices can be viewed in US Dollars and Euros This basically uses a conversion rate based on a set date but rounded for convenience I will endeavour to update this periodically I have now found a way to place P&P against an item, based on destination, e.g. UK only/UK - US/UK - Europe If you want to make your products available to overseas customers, please note that you will need to provide the shipping (P&P) cost that you expect to apply If you don't, then it will be assumed that you will only ship to the UK You do not have to live in the UK to take advantage of the store! If you live outside the UK, just state that and the currency that your prices and P&P/Shipping are quoted in Steve



Poppy	Sep 19 2007, 08:53 PM Post #15
Cosmic Member Posts: 6,710 Group: Moderators Member #4 Joined: August 16, 2005	Been and joined, whatnext? How do i add my listings? Poppy



twinthing	Sep 19 2007, 09:49 PM Post #16
Stardust Member Posts: 2,910 Group: Advanced Members Member #112 Joined: October 24, 2005	poppy, email steve with the details and attach a piccy and he will do the rest for you! oh I'm looking forward to seeing what you put on!



Poppy	Sep 19 2007, 10:43 PM Post #17
Cosmic Member Posts: 6,710 Group: Moderators Member #4 Joined: August 16, 2005	Thanks for info Catherine, don't get excited, it's nothing special. I don't think i have all the photo's to attach yet. I will do that so it gets put on soon. Cheers Poppy Where is all your crafts on there Catherine?



twinthing	Sep 20 2007, 07:42 AM Post #18
Stardust Member Posts: 2,910 Group: Advanced Members Member #112 Joined: October 24, 2005	I have got 3 watercolour paintings on so far poppy! at the moment, most of the things I am making are already taken!



waxingsteve	Sep 20 2007, 09:39 AM Post #19
Administrator Posts: 13,394 Group: Admin Member #1 Joined: August 16, 2005 Twitter ID craftman57 Facebook ID Steve Smy	Catherine A great addition, Poppy It's so wonderful to see everybody's hard work appearing on the store I'm hoping to add at least one more item of Jenny's beading today, the latest bracelet that she's posted in Beading Steve



Sally	Sep 20 2007, 10:28 AM Post #20
Cosmic Member Posts: 6,875 Group: Advanced Members Member #339 Joined: May 29, 2006	Beautiful Bookmarks Poppy Sally



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