DaWanda - Your Complete Guide to Buying & Selling on DaWanda.

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A New Craft Shopping Experience!

I have just opened my first DaWanda store and I am very excited to share the DaWanda experience with you. I already have squidoo lens' at guide to buying and selling crafts on ebay, complete guide to buying and selling on Etsy and free websites at fusiveweb and thought this was a nice expansion to my Lens group!

So what do I sell on DaWanda... I have started with jewellery and accessories and staying true to my love of texture I opened with eight unique items. I am hoping to add to these as time goes on by exploring more textile based products.

I came across DaWanda through MySpace where I was invited by a fellow crafter to take a look around the store and join as a seller. Needless to say I didn't need any further promting once I saw the site and joined on the spot! I really do recommend a visit dawanda.com

like my other lenses I would like this to be an interactive site, so wannabe DaWanda users and DaWanda shops come in and take part. I would love for you to join me...

If you wish to join Squidoo, here is my referal address Saras_Texture_Crafts

Want to visit me at DaWanda? Here's the link Saras Texture Crafts - DaWanda Shop

 

So what is DaWanda and what can I buy there? 

DaWanda is a site based in Berlin, Germany and they state 'Dawanda is the online marketplace where those who love uniqueness meet people with a passion to create.' What does this mean? Well it means that each seller has spent time hand crafting and hand making each item and has put passion and love into each item.

This site is perfect for buying gifts for friends and family, or even that little 'pay-day' purchase! The site offers ecure on-line purchase and supports payment by Paypal. I will explore Paypal in the next section.

I have found the DaWanda site to be very easy to use and there are several ways in which you can search for your gift ideas.

1 - By catagory.
2 - By colour on the Coloranda, which is great if you have something in mind already.
3 - By Seller.
4 - Keywords.
5 - Technique - for example photo.
6 - By new product.
7 - By new shop.
8 - By featured item.
9 - Pinboards - surf other DaWanda sellers favourites.
10 - Trends - shop by DaWanda's trend information, from popular items, to popular sellers.
11 - Style Lab - your way to buy your own commissioned pieces.

Paypal? What is Paypal? 

I have always found Paypal easy to use as both a seller and a customer of on-line stores. As a payment system it's popularity is growing day by day and is widely used on both larger forums, such as Boots, eBay, Etsy and DaWanda to smaller business websites. I would recommend Paypal as a quick and reliable banking system.

Paypal describe their service as (direct quote)

Founded in 1998, PayPal enables any business or consumer with an email address to securely, conveniently and cost-effectively send and receive payments online. Our network builds on the existing financial infrastructure of bank accounts and credit cards to create a global, real-time payment solution.

PayPal has quickly become the leading payment network for online auction websites, including eBay. With over 100 million account members worldwide PayPal is also being increasingly used at other e-commerce sites. Users can send payments for free via their PCs or web-enabled mobile phones.

The link to Paypal is www.Paypal.com

Top 10 Reasons for using DaWanda 

Here are some great reasons to use DaWanda from current users.
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be part of an online craft community

Meet lots of great people3 points

unique items

2 points

Everything is handcrafted with love!

1 point

create your own items

See the items in the Style Lab - all of these are more...1 point

a 24/7 craft fair!

could you ask for more?!1 point

shop safely

0 points

shop worldwide

Although based in Europe there are sellers from al more...0 points

Official DaWanda Bits 

Here's where to find the essential DaWanda details.
DaWanda - Homepage
Start buying here!
DaWanda - dos and don'ts
Terms of use policy
DaWanda - Faqs and Help
Great for general help.
DaWanda - Faqs for buyers
All your basics here
DaWanda - Faqs for sellers
All of your basics here
DaWanda - Sellers Fees
A look at fees for sellers
DaWanda - Forum
Official site forum.
DaWanda Blog - People and Products with Love
Official Blog of DaWanda.

RSS Feed from the English DaWanda Blog 

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Find DaWanda on MySpace 

Here are the official DaWanda MySpace sites. These are run by DaWanda admin.
I Love DaWanda - UK
Offical site for the UK
I Love DaWanda - France
Official site for France

Top tips for DaWanda customers 

Here are some top tips for DaWanda customers, provided by current users.
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Favourite Items

Add your favourite item to your pinboard, for an e more...1 point

Add a Seller to your pinboard

Add your favourite shop to your pinboard, for an e more...1 point

Like an Item? Visit the Shop!

Sellers often sell with a theme in mind, so if you more...1 point

Combine purchase and reduce postage costs

Some sellers offer this service, so always ask the more...1 point

Visit Often

Sellers and DaWanda is updated throughout everyday more...1 point

Feedback

Always give fair feedback. If the item wasn't righ more...1 point

Want something completely unique?

Commission a piece from the style lab!1 point

Search with a keyword

Be specific and conscise!0 points

Newsletters/Mailing Lists

Usually found on a stores website (not DaWanda sto more...0 points

10

Websites

If a seller has listed a site always take a quick more...0 points

11

Read some blogs

Blogs are unique articles, which will cover a Sell more...0 points

12

Visit the DaWanda Forum

An easy way to speak to DaWanda staff, Sellers and more...0 points

13

Ask questions

If you are not sure about an item for sale, or a S more...0 points

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Currency Conversion??

There are plenty of online currency calculators, w more...0 points

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Always be sure of how long an item has left.

If you like something, but are waiting for Pay Day more...0 points

How to create a DaWanda Pinboard 

1 - Log in and go to My DaWanda.
2 - Press My Pinboards and you will find that one has been already set up for you by DaWanda. If you had previous saved favourite items these will show up here.
3 - Give your pinboard a name - At the top of your board is an editable section... You can change the title and leave a message.
If you had items already stored, they will show up below... each will be in it's own box and you can add comments that you would like to share. You can also delete (remove from pinboard), add to basket or forward any items to your friends.
4 - Adding a new item to your pinboard - as you are browsing through the site and look at any item in more detail you will find in the top section that you can give an item a heart, add to pinboard, or forward to a friend. Select add to pinboard and choose which board you wish to add it to. You can also add a comment here... this will be visible on your pinboard once saved.
5 - Creating a new pinboard - When you find a new item and select add to pinboard you can choose to add to an existing board or a new one. Select a new one and give it a name.
6 - Comment on other people's boards - there is an area at the bottom of each board for comments from viewers...

Viewers can also buy from these boards, so it could work out in our favour to get some really great theme boards together.

Top tips for DaWanda Sellers 

Here are some top tips for DaWanda sellers, provided by current users.
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Create a Pinboard and get noticed by DaWanda

Will you get featured on the DaWanda home pages?2 points

Join the DaWanda Shop Directory

The DaWanda Shop Directory is written and maintain more...2 points

Photos

Take clear and bright photos. You can show up to 4 more...1 point

Shop Promotion Box

You can add a shop promotion box to your website1 point

Item Descriptions

Be clear and conscise about what you are selling a more...1 point

Terms of Sale and Refund Policies?

If you have these list them clearly, as the buyer more...1 point

Forums

Ask advice from other Sellers and DaWanda staff. E more...1 point

Tell your family and friends

Word of mouth can be a powerful thing!1 point

Wear or use what you sell

Free promotion and generates interest.1 point

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Business Cards

They don't have to be expensive, but they do need more...1 point

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Join the social networks

You can find us on Indiepublic, Flickr, MySpace. C more...1 point

12

Write a blog

Showcase your work through a blog - it's an easy a more...1 point

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Get free advertising

Press the link to Target Crafts at the bottom of t more...0 points

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MySpace

Free customisable pages for you to get the word ou more...0 points

15

Get yourself a website

For a free site see my Fusiveweb lens. I have foun more...0 points

RSS Feed to the DaWanda Shop Directory 

The DaWanda Shop Directory is written and maintained by DaWanda sellers for DaWanda buyers and sellers alike. The aim of this site is to work alongside the DaWanda shopping site and provide another fun way to search for your 'Made with Love' purchases.

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Find DaWanda Sellers on Social networks 

Social networking is a greatidea for an indie, but DaWanda Sellers have special groups that you can join.

Come in and find us for advice, promotional collaborations and to show off your work!
DaWanda Shop Directory
A place to come and find out more about DaWanda sellers and their stores...
DaWanda - Handcrafted Products With Love - Indiepublic
A group of sellers and buyers who love dawanda.
DaWanda Seller Blog Group at Crafts of Texture
To visit each seller's blog press next, previous, random or list on the group's webring (right hand panel of the blog)

I also run a blog group for DaWanda Sellers through my blog at http://sarastexturecrafts.blogspot.com/ All sellers are welcome join and help spread the word about DaWanda. You can also find updates on the group members and news of features I will be running.
Flickr: Dawanda.com
Find the DaWanda group on Flickr.
Flickr: DAWANDA EN ESPAÑOL
Find the Spanish DaWanda group on Flickr.

Here is my current DaWanda, Etsy & eBay Offer 

You can find these items in store, by pressing the active link is in the introduction above or finding the below section about me - see you there!

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Here is where else to find Sara's Texture Crafts 

This is where to find me on the web... Just click and you are off on your own crafty journey!
Sara's Texture Craft Website
This site is dedicated to those who are inspired by creating texture through textiles. On this site you can explore the products I stock in my eBay and Etsy shops find new ideas in my gallery and find out what is coming next for Sara's Texture Crafts.
Sara's Texture Crafts - eBay Store
I sell craft kits and equipment for beginners and those more advanced.
Sara's Texture Crafts - Esty Store
I sell hand crafted gifts, from jewellery and accessories to rag dolls and textile artwork.
Sara's Texture Crafts - DaWanda Store
I sell handmade and crafted gifts inspired by textiles and texture.
Crafts of Texture
A blogzine of crafts, artists and shopping tips brought to you by Sara's Texture Crafts; the home of handcrafted gifts, crafty kits and equipment.

My recent Blog posts 

Here's a feed direct from my blog - Crafts of Texture.

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Sara's Texture Crafts - eBay offers 

Here are some of my current eBay offers... Pop in store for more details.

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