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Anyone use shopify to sell their items?

Posted by Sue in CO. on 2/6/2026, 11:00 pm

My Dad passed away in September and I am no longer a caregiver after 20+ years of doing so. I am planning on starting to sell things later this year and I was wondering what platform people are using for selling these days. eBay and Etsy are out. I got so tired of the damn fees with all of them, so I was looking at Shopify. The first 3 months are a dollar each and after that it's not that much for a small store like mine.

Any suggestions? The internet has become so much more than ebay and etsy regarding selling platforms.

I have a lot of doll clothes done-just need to make accessories. Now that I can TOTALLY focus on my projects I'm going to try my hand at making shoes too. I got the acrylic bases done. Just need to make the fabric uppers.

I'm also going to be selling most of my dolls there too. I have a TON of silkstones so I'm just going to keep the bald ones and use wigs on them.

The last 3 months of taking care of my Dad before he passed was so HARD. His dementia got worse and he became totally dependent on a wheelchair that I had to push. It just does things to your body-I no longer feel that I am running on adrenaline and some of the aches and pains are going away. He was on hospice since April 2025 so I had a little help. He couldn't use the shower anymore so we did the bed bath thing. I miss him but I don't miss taking care of him. I am NEVER going to be a caregiver again.

PS I'm leaving ETSY after 13 years...in March,. honestly the fees/advertising,...and frankly they ar

Posted by Sandi M in Chicagoland on 2/7/2026, 5:17 pm, in reply to "Anyone use shopify to sell their items?"

PS I'm leaving ETSY after 13 years...in March,. honestly the fees/advertising,...and frankly they aren't interested in little sellers anymore!

Etsy changed when they decided to let dropsellers sell there

Posted by Sue in CO. on 2/7/2026, 5:54 pm, in reply to "PS I'm leaving ETSY after 13 years...in March,. honestly the fees/advertising,...and frankly they ar"

When it first started it was about crafters but now it seems like anyone can sell on that site. I've even seen Fashion Royalty dolls for sale there and they are not considered vintage. Then when they started to charge for ANY views of your items, I thought find someplace else. Then I gave up sewing when I started to take care of my mom in 2005. She had mixed dementia and died in 2013. When my dad got his pacemaker about 9 years ago I became his full-time caregiver by myself. He was 92 when he died.

It's really hard, I was numb for three years after my Dad passed away. Give yourself time...and pati

Posted by Sandi M in Chicagoland on 2/7/2026, 5:16 pm, in reply to "Anyone use shopify to sell their items?"

It's really hard, I was numb for three years after my Dad passed away. Give yourself time...and patience before starting anything or the stress will rise it's ugly head again.HUGS, Sandi

Sue, so sorry for your loss, and now it's time to concentrate on yourself. There are other forums..

Posted by Ivy in MA on 2/7/2026, 10:27 am, in reply to "Anyone use shopify to sell their items?"

where you can post sales without fees, here, Doll Divas, Prego, etc. eBay fees are crazy, and then there's shipping and taxes, yikes.

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My Dad passed away in September and I am no longer a caregiver after 20+ years of doing so. I am planning on starting to sell things later this year and I was wondering what platform people are using for selling these days. eBay and Etsy are out. I got so tired of the damn fees with all of them, so I was looking at Shopify. The first 3 months are a dollar each and after that it's not that much for a small store like mine. Margie also mentioned facebook. I'm not on it, but have used my daughter in law's to purchase a few doll items, not all Barbie. I wish you luck in your endeavor and hope you take time to heal and take care of yourself.

Any suggestions? The internet has become so much more than ebay and etsy regarding selling platforms.

I have a lot of doll clothes done-just need to make accessories. Now that I can TOTALLY focus on my projects I'm going to try my hand at making shoes too. I got the acrylic bases done. Just need to make the fabric uppers.

I'm also going to be selling most of my dolls there too. I have a TON of silkstones so I'm just going to keep the bald ones and use wigs on them.

The last 3 months of taking care of my Dad before he passed was so HARD. His dementia got worse and he became totally dependent on a wheelchair that I had to push. It just does things to your body-I no longer feel that I am running on adrenaline and some of the aches and pains are going away. He was on hospice since April 2025 so I had a little help. He couldn't use the shower anymore so we did the bed bath thing. I miss him but I don't miss taking care of him. I am NEVER going to be a caregiver again.

Thank you

Posted by Sue in CO. on 2/7/2026, 5:55 pm, in reply to "Sue, so sorry for your loss, and now it's time to concentrate on yourself. There are other forums.."

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where you can post sales without fees, here, Doll Divas, Prego, etc. eBay fees are crazy, and then there's shipping and taxes, yikes.

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My Dad passed away in September and I am no longer a caregiver after 20+ years of doing so. I am planning on starting to sell things later this year and I was wondering what platform people are using for selling these days. eBay and Etsy are out. I got so tired of the damn fees with all of them, so I was looking at Shopify. The first 3 months are a dollar each and after that it's not that much for a small store like mine. Margie also mentioned facebook. I'm not on it, but have used my daughter in law's to purchase a few doll items, not all Barbie. I wish you luck in your endeavor and hope you take time to heal and take care of yourself.

Any suggestions? The internet has become so much more than ebay and etsy regarding selling platforms.

I have a lot of doll clothes done-just need to make accessories. Now that I can TOTALLY focus on my projects I'm going to try my hand at making shoes too. I got the acrylic bases done. Just need to make the fabric uppers.

I'm also going to be selling most of my dolls there too. I have a TON of silkstones so I'm just going to keep the bald ones and use wigs on them.

The last 3 months of taking care of my Dad before he passed was so HARD. His dementia got worse and he became totally dependent on a wheelchair that I had to push. It just does things to your body-I no longer feel that I am running on adrenaline and some of the aches and pains are going away. He was on hospice since April 2025 so I had a little help. He couldn't use the shower anymore so we did the bed bath thing. I miss him but I don't miss taking care of him. I am NEVER going to be a caregiver again.

I've sold some doll stuff on Facebook groups.

Posted by Margie on 2/6/2026, 11:51 pm, in reply to "Anyone use shopify to sell their items?"

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