Comments on: How to Make Money for Crochet Supplies

By: Rachel

Rachel — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 17:13:19 +0000

Hi Debbie, it’s up to you. You can include the tax in the item’s price if you want (what I do right now) or you can add it as an additional cost. You might want to talk to an accountant for his/her expertise.

By: Debbie

Debbie — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 05:48:30 +0000

Hi Rachel! I have another question about selling on a website versus Ebay or Etsy. Do you know if I would have to charge sales tax for selling on these sites? Or, do you know how to determine when and how much to charge for sales tax? I appreciate all your help! Have a very Happy New Year!

By: Debbie

Debbie — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 23:59:03 +0000

Thank you so much for your input Rachel! I will definitely be ordering items from Amazon.com thru your website to give you a little bit of a thank you. Hope you had a great Christmas and hope you have a very Happy New Year! Deb

By: ramona sivells

ramona sivells — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 00:42:10 +0000

If you sell your items on line and at markets must i charge taxes. Im presently to keep ledgers.

By: Laurie

Laurie — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 17:05:14 +0000

Hey Susie!

Before you give up, try posting on Etsy. If you’re using Ebay, you’re paying way too much in fees anyway. If you can find the time, and a small craft fair, take your wares there. One of the high schools in my area has one every November and they’ve been doing it so long that it’s now a local destination for Christmas shoppers. You may not make a killing, but it’s a fun way to spend a few hours on a wintry afternoon.

By: susie

susie — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 16:51:47 +0000

I make hats with decorative floral embellishments and last year sold over 100 on a well known auction site, I thought during these summer months I would perhaps get ahead and continue making them to start again for the winter…. I havent done as I thought… I agree with a previous comment. I ended up making lots, it can become obsessive & in the end that can be discouraging as 1. they dont sell or 2. you get bored making the same thing and anything else that takes a lot of time and patience ends up being sold for “peanuts”. Now, I feel that I will not be making them so much for the financial rewards, I enjoy giving the hats away as gifts… and that is a good advert if anyone wishes to place a specific order and wants to pay for them. I have never made the same hat twice, whether it is the color, design or decoration so they are unique in that way. So roll on the winter months when I shall start again and it is nice to know that at least someone will be wearing my hat somewhere in the world (I do know there are several in France and Italy for a start). If you enjoy doing it keep on doing it thats my motto and dont get hung up on churning stuff out for a huge profit otherwise you can lose your joy with it.

By: angelariseden

angelariseden — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 16:33:56 +0000

i’ve been crocheting for over 20 years now.since i’ve had a stroke and paralized on my left sidei stradted back crocheting 12yrs ago.ppl can’t beleive the things that i can make and or do with diffrent crafts.but i always go back crocheting because it’s in my blood ppl tells me that i can’t do a certain thing such as a crocheting letter g for a ga bulldawg blanket i find this a challenge to and for me.

By: Laurie

Laurie — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 16:17:45 +0000

Deb:

Hosting a party or a mini in-home craft fair is an option I’ve considered myself. I’d love to hear how you progress…do you blog about your experiences anywhere?

Laurie

By: Deb

Deb — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 05:11:17 +0000

I like all of the info provided. I had an in home show that was fun and successful. I followed the format of the old tupperware parties. I already have a friend who is willing to host an in home party for me. Perhaps this is another way to sell your wares.

By: Denise

Denise — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 02:48:02 +0000

I have made several ponchos for different friends and they (along with other people I showed the ponchos to) told me I should sell them. I’m so excited to consider this. The way I see it now is that when my friends wear their “presents” from me – it’s free advertising! Hopefully this will be that little beginning to making money from crocheting!