New Thread Sunday!!

This week, we have 10 new shops on the list!! We have lots of Cyber Monday deals going on throughout the weekend and tomorrow, so be sure to stop by your favorite Rockin' BnR shops and start your Christmas shopping!! Here is the link to the latest thread:

http://www.etsy.com/forums_thread.php?thread_id=6362852

And here is the list of shops on the BnR this week! Happy Shopping!!

skincandy
GiftsEtc
bornagainpurses
naturemanipulated
pinkrosessupplyshop
Arrivingangels
impedimenta
quiltnut60
hiddentreasure
Boys4us
snowy652
yarncoture
DesignsbyDeniseMarie
GhostHuntingDiva
redbarbi
PureIntox
ecochichandknits
jewelegends
redneckcandles
TulipsTreasures
CheekyVintageCloset
withinwire
chasedreams
circleinthesand
simplepleasuresbath
Zafras

Black Friday/Cyber Monday Sales!!

I apologize this is coming to you a little late, but better late than never, right? :-) Anyways, here are the Black Friday/Cyber Monday deals going on right now in the Rockin' BnR!! More sales to come throughout the weekend!

PinkRosesSupplyShop:

BLACK FRIDAY SPECIAL!

Buy 2 Cards, Rubber Stamps, Tea Light Holders or Jewelry Pouches GET ONE FREE!!!!!

FREE SHIPPING ON CARDS AND JEWELRY POUCHES!!!

Christmas cards
Friendship and Love cards
Birthday Cards
Baby Cards
Adult/Mature Cards
Rubber Stamps
Jewelry Pouches
Tealight Holders

Refunds via paypal
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NatureManipulated:

**Thanksgiving, Black Friday through Cyber Monday Sale**

November 26-30, 2009

1. 20% off ALL orders of $25 or more
2. FREE holiday card with necklace purchase (surprise card)
3. Buy 1 photograph get 1 FREE (equal or lesser value, your choice)

(Enter BLACKFRIDAY in notes to seller upon checkout and the difference will be refunded through PayPal within 24 hours; not valid on custom orders or with other discount code offers)

http://naturemanipulated.etsy.com

Three great offers! Take advantage of one or all of them!
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Impedimenta:

Black Friday ~ Cyber Monday Sale

FREE SHIPPING ON EVERYTHING! Prices will be changed, no waiting for a refund!!

http://impedimenta.etsy.com
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Yarncoture:

Black Friday Thru Cyber Monday

Take An Additional 15% OFF Your Entire Order PLUS FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING!!

**15% Discounts Will Be Refunded Via Paypal**

http://www.yarncoture.etsy.com
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GiftsEtc:

BLACK FRIDAY/CYBER MONDAY WEEKEND LONG SALE!!

You choose the sale that you want!! Please mention which sale you'd like in message to seller and wait for revised invoice before paying.

SALE #1 - Free shipping on entire order
SALE #2 - Buy one at full price, get one 50%
SALE #3 - 20% off total purchase

Getting ready for Black Friday!!

The elves may be busy making toys and games up in the North Pole, but the Etsy sellers of the Rockin' BnR are busy at work creating beautiful handcrafted jewelry, greeting cards, purses, soaps, blankets and all sorts of amazing things. All these creations will make fabulous Christmas presents for your family, friends, co-workers and yourself!! Be sure to stop by on Black Friday, Cyber Monday and all weekend long for some fantastic deals!! Stop by the BnR now to get a preview of all the shops on the lists and start making your Black Friday/Cyber Monday shopping lists now!!

The current Rockin' BnR thread is...

http://www.etsy.com/forums_thread.php?thread_id=6348948&page=1

New Thread Sunday!!!

Just started a fresh new thread for this beautiful Sunday, Novmeber 15 morning. Here is the link to the thread:

http://www.etsy.com/forums_thread.php?thread_id=6348948

And here are the shops on the list looks at the beginning of the week. Let's see how many sales we can get this week!!:

skincandy.etsy.com or GiftsEtc.etsy.com
adornedyou.etsy.com OR adornedyou2.etsy.com
bornagainpurses.etsy.com
naturemanipulated.etsy.com
pinkrosessupplyshop.etsy.com
Arrivingangels.etsy.com
1BeadAtATime.etsy.com
impedimenta.etsy.com
quiltnut60.etsy.com
hiddentreasure.etsy.com
Boys4us.etsy.com
DeniseJewelryDesigns.etsy.com
snowy652.etsy.com
yarncoture.etsy.com
DesignsbyDeniseMarie.etsy.com
heartandsowdesigns.etsy.com
GhostHuntingDiva.etsy.com
jesalynn.etsy.com
redbarbi.etsy.com

THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!

As the official listmaster for the Rockin' BnR, I would like to take this opportunity to thank some people who have been helping me with the Rockin' BnR for as long as I can remember. Without these people, the Rockin' BnR would not be, well, Rockin'!!

First off, Denise of DesignsbyDeniseMarie. Denise is the only shop on the current list that was also on the very first list back in 2008. The second night of the BnR, I was not able to get online and Denise is the one who kept the BnR hopping that night. She was amazing!! Denise has brought so much to the BnR and her shop is beautiful!! I happen to own a couple of her pieces and I absolutely love them! Denise, you rock!!

Second, Judy of PinkRosesSupplyShop. Not only does Judy have a shop full of awesome gift tags and greeting cards, but she is also someone who is constantly promoting the BnR and for that I am truly thankful. I have also purchased from Judy many times and love her work. She is so talented and creative. Judy really helps to keep the spirit of the BnR alive. Judy, you are the backbone of this BnR. Thank you for inspiring me and keeping me going!

Third, Barb of Redbarbi. In my previous post entitled "What the heck is a BnR?", I mentioned that there was a shop that I discovered because of BnRs and now own 5 items she made. Redbarbi is that shop. Now, here is a lady who is such an inspiration to me. Barb not only participates extensively on the BnR, but she has triumphed over medical issues to create some of my most favorite purses I own. Her craftmanship is remarkable! Barb, your courage and positive attitude are so admirable. Thank you for everything you've done with the BnR.

And lastly, Dawn of Quiltnut60 and GhostHuntingDiva. When you need a good laugh, this is the lady to turn to. There have been plenty of nights on the BnR when Dawn would keep us up late laughing our butts off!! Besides being the funny lady on the BnR, Dawn also has a fantastic shop full of sweet smelling goodies. Dawn, thank you for all the laughs!! You keep us rockin'!!

There are sooo many other fantastic shops that have been with the BnR forever, contastly buying back on and helping to support other Etsy shops. Without all these shops, the BnR would not be around today. Thank you to EVERYONE who has ever been a part of the Rockin' BnR. I loooove you all!!!!!!!!!!!!

What the heck is a BnR????

Have you browsed through the Promotions Forum lately and found yourself asking "What the heck is a BnR"? Many people are not sure what this simple, 3 letter term means. As an Etsy seller, a BnR is a fabulous way to get some sales, make new friends, and have a ton of fun! To cut to the chase, BnR stands for “Buy and Replace”. Basically, you make a purchase from any of the shops on the BnR list, and your shop replaces their shop. Once you are on the list, someone can make a purchase from you. It’s that simple. Usually there is just one listmaster who updates the list when a purchase is made.

Now, you may be asking yourself, “Why should I make a purchase just to get one?” That’s what I was asking myself when I first joined Etsy. I just didn’t see the point. Well, one day I decided to see what the hoopla was all about. I made a small purchase from a wonderful little shop I’d never seen before and within a day, someone had made a purchase from me! My “heart views” had also gone up quite a bit and I had more people “heart” my store. I realized that not only did I get a sale, I got traffic to my shop, which in turn leads to more sales.

There are many benefits to participating in BnRs. The most obvious is that you can get some sales. And who doesn’t like getting a sale? Another one is that you are introduced to many shops you probably wouldn’t have seen had it not been for the BnR. That is especially true in my case. For example, I found a shop in my BnR that sold the cutest little purses. I had to have one…and then another…and then another! I have made 5 purchases from her total and her work is amazing!! .

Another benefit is the chance to interact and connect with such amazingly, talented people. I have made so many Etsy friends in the past 2 years. I look forward to getting online everyday to talk to all my Etsy pals. We talk about our everyday lives, our newest creations, and even give suggestions to each other for new items.

Of course, as with everything in life, there are a couple of cons with BnRs. Sometimes, you don’t get bought from right away and may be on the list for a while before someone will buy from you. It can be frustrating waiting for a sale, but in the meantime you can chat with the other shops on the list. Another thing is that sometimes the listmaster will be discouraged by lack of sales that they’ll just abandon the list altogether. This is why it is so important that if you buy onto a list that you help promote it. By participating in the thread, you are also getting your shop out there for potential buyers to see.

Something fun that most BnRs do is get a Treasury or Treasury West. Not only do you get the benefit of being in the forum thread, but you also get exposure with a treasury. This also brings in more sales for the BnR. My latest treasury for my BnR actually generated 3 sales in less than 30 minutes!

We have all sorts of fun too. We’ve had special “Happy Hour” promotions, “Guess the Shop” game, and even a scavenger hunt.

Being the listmaster can be hard work (keeping all those shops in line, lol) but I have found it to be truly rewarding. It is just remarkable to see how many sales we’ve had in almost 2 years. Our total sales average out to be 50 sales a month!! I am soo proud of all the work my fellow Etsians have put into this BnR, making it such a success.

So, if you are a newbie or in need of a few sales, why not take a moment to stop by a BnR. There’s a plethora of them in the Promotions Forum right now. Take a chance with a BnR. You’ll be amazed with what you find. And remember, we would always love to have you come chat with us in the Rockin’ BnR. We totally rock! And you can too! If you'd like to participate in my Rockin' BnR, here is the link! We look forward to "meeting" your shop!

http://www.etsy.com/forums_thread.php?thread_id=6325129

Welcome!!

Welcome to the official blog for the Rockin' BnR on Etsy!! We are glad to have you here!! This is your one-stop shop for all the latest news, sales and promotions going on in the Rockin' BnR and the shops themselves!!

We are soo excited to be branching our BnR out into its very own blog!! We are one of the longest running BnRs on Etsy! Our BnR officially began by Skincandy on January 1, 2008. Now, almost 2 years later, we are still going strong with over 1000 sales, numerous treasuries, and lots of new friendships made. We are planning on alot of new and exciting things for our BnR. Our 2 year anniversary is coming up so expect a BIG celebration for that! With our blog, we will now be offering chances to have YOUR shop featured and gain more attention.

Thank you again for taking the time to stop by our blog. We hope to see you in our BnR very soon!!