Tuesday, March 8, 2011

What Happened to Etsy's Pay It Forward?

Just for the fun of it I put in a search for Pay It Forward on Etsy the other day. PIF was always one of the fun places for me to hang out on Etsy. I've picked up some of the best bargains there.
Have you been there lately? I don't know what's happened, but I found prices ranging from $.20 to over $500.00, and that was doing a quick run-through. I couldn't believe what I was seeing. Evidently my understanding of PIF was wrong. However, I decided to put in a pricing search and found there are a few other Etsy sellers who agree with me. Shipping charges have gone up, but the basic $.20 price (listing fee) is still to be found. Here are a few that I think warrant notice:

PAY IT FORWARD Boo Boo Bunny - Pick Any One
http://www.etsy.com/listing/40456833/pay-it-forward-boo-boo-bunny-pick-any


PIF Black and White Swirls Notebook Set of 4
http://www.etsy.com/listing/64279575/pif-black-and-white-swirls-notebook-set


Sparkly Crystal Glass Earrings
http://www.etsy.com/listing/69372188/sparkly-crystal-glass-earrings


Mohair Sweater Patterns - 4 Designs
http://www.etsy.com/listing/51379595/mohair-sweater-patterns-4-designs


PIF sunset colors mini paper pack 4x6 orange blue desert tones for cards scrapbooking
http://www.etsy.com/listing/60646432/pif-sunset-colors-mini-paper-pack-4x6


Datura Metel. PIF (Pay it Forward) Organic dark purple double layer frilly . 15 seeds. Includes waterproof seed marker.
http://www.etsy.com/listing/65140000/datura-metel-pif-pay-it-forward-organic


Montana Blue Earrings PIF
http://www.etsy.com/listing/69385437/montana-blue-earrings-pif


10 White Organza drawstring bags Pay it forward PIF
http://www.etsy.com/listing/47585687/10-white-organza-drawstring-bags-pay-it

PIF - Two Random Stretch Bracelets
http://www.etsy.com/listing/65928515/pif-two-random-stretch-bracelets

If you haven't been to the PIF (Pay It Forward) section lately, give it a try. It's a great way to pick up small gifts, party favors, and stocking stuffers throughout the year.

I think I'll go back and buy a pair of earrings.  I love getting packages in the mail, and if they are only $.20 plus shipping, it feels almost like my birthday. :0)

Pepper/Helmet Head

5 comments:

pleasurearts said...

wonderful finds! off to check all the shops too! you are right, why not make it feel like my birthday too! :)
thank you very much for including me and let me know! greatly appreciated that!

Owly said...

A PIF find is a mini-present to treat yourself and to spread the chain of kindness to those around us. And its calorie free to boot!

Thanks for giving a hoot!

VintageEmbellishment said...

PIF's are great fun, so many changes on Etsy now, a lot of what made it a wonderful community
seems to be disappearing, sad I think...hope the PIF's continue!

goodgosh said...

I never remember about PIF and I'm not sure I understand what it's all about?

Sounds like a dang good reason to shop though. :)

jj said...

Love PIFs.....I haven't done a search for just them yet, but I will now. What a great selection of items.
(Every time I watch that movie it makes me cry....)