What NOT to do

This is what experienced Etsy sellers have said about what NOT to do when just getting started:

• Don't buy shipping supplies at retail (I just got my U-Line shipping catalog)
• Have great pictures - they can always get better
• Bookkeeping 
• Do not waste money on etsy showcases
• List more items (New) instead of renew them
• Don't underprice
• Only accept custom orders if they fit into your own collection
• Don't use Etsy as your only venture, try to sell on fairs and shows too
• Download Etsy hacks (I did - they are great - get yours at www.etsyhacks.com)
• Try to answer the question: "Why would anyone buy from me" 
• Be specific in the item description (I probably need to work on this one)
• USPS pick up service if your orders are getting out of hand (Yeah, I am not there yet)
• Be prepared for Xmas! (How exciting)
• Manage your inventory (This is hard when you have no idea what and how much people are going to buy from you)
• PayPal shipping - (So far I have only don't the Click-N-Ship with USPS and it works great!)
• Moo Cards (don't even know what that is)
• Join a etsy team... (still on my to do list)

Some great TIPS!! I am trying all I can - all I am missing is the sales I am looking for.