Ordering from ETSY.com (never did before, what should i look out for?)

Love etsy!! I usually just check the store reviews or PM the store owners to discuss the product.

Love love love etsy....Im not sure how much you want to spend but I bought my bridal necklace and bracelet from http://www.etsy.com/shop/CrystalAvenues?ref=seller_info. Both items she customized for me and she is very fast. When I would message her I would have a reply literally within 30 minutes.

Just double check the reviews and if I were you I would use PayPal. That way you'd be protected should there be any problem in not getting the product or if there is any problem with the product once you do get it.

I have ordered several items off of Etsy and have always great luck with all items off of Etsy - different vendors and have loved everything!

Good luck, although I don't think you're going to need it.

Def. use PayPal, and check the reviews before you move a step.

WOW!!!!! I have ordered so much from Etsy and have received everything in a timely matter. I usally contact the owner before I place my order and check ask a few questions. Make sure you find out how long it takes to ship as well. Good luck

LOVE ETSY! I have yet to have an issue, but like the other gals said..check reviews and pay with paypal..cya!

As the other ladies have said, just check the recent reviews of the seller, how long their shop has been open, how many sales they have had etc. I have never had an issue with anything I have ordered on etsy, which has been a lot. Just do a little homework on the seller and if you have any question about an item, ASK!

Future Mrs.Avila, I ordered my wedding jewelry from CrystalAvenues as well. Sue was amazing every step of the way and indeed was very responsive. Her jewelry was even more gorgeous in person when it arrived.

I am in love with Etsy ... I buy so much stuff from that website lol. I agree with everyone else about checking reviews and I always message the seller so they know exactly what I want.

The felted birds and the driftwood for my caketopper came from Etsy sellers - in fact when I sent an email to the seller for the driftwood asking for something specific, she offered to send me the small item I needed free of charge! I also got my necklace, earrings, vintage rhinestone bracelet, and headpiece from different sellers on Etsy. Check the reviews and the sellers profile. Some of the dreaded trash shops from China have started to infiltrate the site (although they do try to catch them) so check where shops are located if it matters to you. And as others have said, definitely use PayPal.

Oh! Make sure you do a search for pearl and rhinestone necklace under 'vintage' as well as under 'handmade'. You might get different results.

@Future Mrs.Avila I absolutely LOVE the items from that link! im looking to spend no more then $35 for each girl (i have 5 but 1 gift is already purchased so i need 4 more) im also doing a little bad with "essential" items for that day to go along with their gifts

Thank so much ladies!! I've never used paypal so i guess its time to sign up for an account! haha Thanks again!

and if anyone else has a specific person they buy from I would love to see what they have as well!!