Results so far:
| Consign | 47% | 110 votes | Total: 235 votes | |
| eBay | 53% | 125 votes |
by Lisa Curcio
When it comes down to deciding if it is better to consign jewelry to boutiques or sell on eBay, it is actually a very difficult question to answer. In reality both options have ...read more
As a jewelry artist, I would have to say that consigning my pieces to local boutiques is the right thing to do for a variety of reasons. First and foremost, I support the Local...read more
When I was a small child, I used to watch my mother sit for hours laboring over tiny pieces of art she created with beads and thread. As my motor skills improved, she gave me p...read more
by Peggy Molloy
I would suggest to an artist working in the jewelry field that they consign their pieces. If you do not already have a name for yourself you can get truly lost on Ebay. If the ...read more
by Louis Lane
I think that it's great to sale consignment especially if you're new to the business it gives you the chance to see what people think about your designs face to face it also ...read more
Ebay does have the most customers, but there are many other factors that should lead you to choose another venue. It depends somewhat on how rapidly you want to sell, and how...read more
Currently I am learning about selling estate jewelry, and I am faced with the choice of consigning jewelry to boutiques or selling it on eBay. My mother died in 2005, and her l...read more
by Tan Ya Wen
Both will be great.Those who saw your stuff on ebay but did not bid for any,might be interested in your stuff and make a trip to the boutiques to look at your creations.While th...read more
by wihoiske
About 15 years ago I was bored with all the earrings I had. Since I wore mostly western style patterned cloths and jeans I decided to try to make myself something different so I...read more
by Kelly Bryant
Consigning jewelry to boutiques or small independent shops is better than selling on Ebay for several reasons. First Ebay is so vast in the number of people who sell jewelry it...read more
by Kristi Moore
In my experience, I've had much more success with consigning jewelry than selling it on eBay. In all fairness, eBay is a very quick and efficient method of selling jewelry or a...read more
by M. L. Kiser
Having made beaded jewelry since I was around twelve years old. I've sold in consignment shops, craft shops and at craft shows, as well as, on ebay. After years of this I must ...read more
I believe that ebay is a safer option in this day and age where you have more seller protection, and you have the advantage of not posting if you are not paid and many other op...read more
To wait, or not to wait, that is the question. The world of selling jewelry is a complicated place with many facets. The planets of eBay and consignment stores often collide in...read more
by Cocodots
The joy of eBay - and of buying online in general - is the ability to buy something which would otherwise not be available to you. Okay, yes, the cheaper prices are a factor,...read more
First off, I want to say that I don't make (or sell) jewelry. However, this topic can include any handmade craft items that you wish to sell, so it is still relevant. What I...read more
Everyone is entitled to there own opinion, How ever I think that if a person was to try out eBay, he or she would decide that eBay is fast and efficient and is also secured. Any...read more
by River
I sell Beads and Jewelry through my website, temolal.com, and to stores as well as retail at shows but I never consign my jewelry, although I have in the past. I have always fou...read more
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