♣♠♥♦SNEAK ATTACK♣♠♥♦ Thursday, April 15 at 7:00PM EDT
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It's almost time for the next Sneak Attack!
What is a Sneak Attack?
Twice a week, an Etsy shop(s) with few or no sales is chosen as a "victim,” and at a given time multiple buyers all visit the site and buy one or more items each, resulting in a whole slew of surprise business in a very short time. It’s a great way to give a big boost to a new Etsy shop!
Go to www.handmademovement.com at or after 7:00pm today and you'll see the chosen shops' names. Then go to the shop(s) and purchase an item (or more), making sure to include the words "Sneak Attack" in your Message To Seller during checkout. The shop owners will be informed of what is happening just as the attack begins, so they'll know what is going on.
Don’t worry about being too late for the attack! If the shop names are still up on the Handmade Movement site, you can still go and make a purchase! They are usually still up into the next day.
Even if you can't make a purchase you can still help by giving this thread an occasional bump and spreading the word.
Today I'm co-hosting with one of my favorite artists: PaintedMemoriesByRos.etsy.com.
We will try to give out a few clues in this thread as the time gets closer...
Come join in; we are a fun group to be around!
Other pertinent links:
Twitter - twitter.com/TeamSneak
Facebook - facebook.com/handmademovement
Shop - SNEAKteam.etsy.com
Posted at 12:50am Apr 15, 2010 EDT
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I tweeted the thread like 3 times! I din't think it went through the first two. Oh well!:)
Posted at 1:02am Apr 15, 2010 EDT
DaintyHob said:
Sounds fun :)
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Welcome DaintyHob. Feel free to join us!
Posted at 1:03am Apr 15, 2010 EDT
PaintedMemoriesByRos said:
Sure LaBeq! You're always a part of the gang!
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Except that it's kind of my bedtime, supposing I ever stop eating this Turtle Chex Mix and go put on pajamas. So i can't really be part of the late-night gang....
Posted at 1:03am Apr 15, 2010 EDT
Hi Dainty!
Hey Verve, are we gonna have a tax day theme?
Posted at 1:04am Apr 15, 2010 EDT
LaBeq, it's after one here so it's late night.
Posted at 1:07am Apr 15, 2010 EDT
This would be perfect for Pilgrimage.
www.etsy.com/listing/42954499/handmade-necklace-masquerade-beautiful-b
Posted at 1:08am Apr 15, 2010 EDT
What are the criteria for shops to be chosen for the sneak attacks?
-They have zero or only a few sales- usually 4 or less. (Exception: Shops who donate 100% of their profits to a charity may be considered even if they have several sales.)
-Their shop has been updated in the past week or two.
-They do not have a second (or third) more successful shop.
-They have at least a few items under $10 so more people can participate (there may be some exceptions to this at some point)
-Preferrably a shop will have 20+ items, but we will consider any with at least 12. If less, we might consider doing two shops at once that both have a small amount of items.
-They appear to have good quality products.
-They are at least two weeks old, preferably more.
-If possible, they have positive feedback established through purchases or selling a few items.
-The shop must not be in conflict with any Etsy policies, applicable laws, etc. For instance, shops supplying food must clearly state they produce their product in an accredited kitchen.
-The shop is not affiliated or connected to the sponsor.
-Sponsors choose the shops and approve them with VintageEmbellishment.
-The shop should not contain offensive items. We realize this is subjective thing and what one considers offensive, another will not, but we will make the judgment call based on what we feel is right.
-We reserve the right to make exceptions to the above rules, but this will not normally happen and will only be in special cases (e.g. needing to change the shop at the last minute).
Posted at 1:09am Apr 15, 2010 EDT
Well, I finished the snack mix and so now I need to go to bed. I need to get up bright and early tomorrow so I can get back to my bookkeeping and tax forms.
Posted at 1:11am Apr 15, 2010 EDT