Thursday, November 10, 2011

Connecting

In past posts I've commented about my (especially initial) misgivings about selling via the internet. My fear has always been the internet's impersonal nature wherein I never meet patrons face to face. Well, it has happened often in the past -- folks have a way of allaying those fears. They contact me with the nicest stories about how my pots fit into their lives -- often accompanied by photos of the pottery in its new home.

And that's what happened when I logged on to my Etsy account this morning and found this very heartwarming story greeting me. It made my day, I'll tell you.

"I ordered a blue moon from you last year for my sister who owns Blue Moon Farm in KY. She loved it and especially loved all the care that went into the packaging and shipping. She and her husband run their farm by themselves and take their produce to market each week, and appreciate the work of others like the two of you! Anyway, my brother passed away suddenly last month, and the last time we saw him we were shelling on the beach, and he found a beautiful starfish. Many things since that day have made me feel as if my brother is all around us - finding this star amongst your offerings this year was one of those moments. I am buying it for my sister and it will, I am SURE, be treasured forever. Thanks for listening! :) " Ruth Anderson



Thanks, Ruth!

9 comments:

  1. Nice story.The pins I bought last week have happy homes too.

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  2. Thanks, Dennis. It sure was a pleasure getting to spend at least a few minutes talking. I think we're all pretty darn pleased that we were all so busy that we couldn't spend more time visiting!

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  3. what a great story- this is what it is all about- touching lives with our work.
    And those are truly great looking stars.
    Come back to NC and come visit with us in Seagrove.

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  4. Wonderful story; those blue stars caught my eye, not sure why, but there aren't any in your etsy shop, will there be some soon, I'd love to order one to give to my Gary. Those snowflakes you have in your shop are wonderful with the luster on them.

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  5. I'm really hoping to make a trip to Seagrove in 2012. Put the kettle on.

    Thanks, Linda, I just fired more stars so I should be able to put some up today. (We very nearly quit doing 'em with gold going up well over $100 for an oz bottle)

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  6. That's such a nice story. I've also been pleasantly surprised since I started selling on Etsy by the wonderful notes customers send me.

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  7. Thanks John, I'll keep my eye out on your shop.

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  8. Great to meet and talk (over your sales) with you at Dillsboro last week. The stars are great. Barb (crone.potter)

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  9. It does feel strange selling something so tactile online.
    The feedback does make it worthwhile

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