look at this etsy shop

[Tabitha]

This shop has sold over 1400 items in just 2 months.

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6388665

 

[Deda]

Nice sales, but I see copyright infringement looming in their future.

 

[NMAriel]

Why Deda?

 

[Tabitha]

The book & it's characters are protected by copyright.

That would be like if you made a lotion scent & called it essence of Hello Kitty. Sanrio would be at your door real quick w/ the threat of a lawsuit.

 

[NMAriel]

See, it helps to read the whole page, instead of just looking at the pictures. Now I know what you're talking about. Not very smart on their part.

 

[Tabitha]

I guess I should point out, I did mean to post a link to their shop for negative reasons. It is amazing what people come up with, what can be successful. I don't want this thread to take a negative swing. It is amazing what one can learn from others acheivemnets as well as mistakes.

 

[carebear]

I guess I should point out, I did mean to post a link to their shop for negative reasons. It is amazing what people come up with, what can be successful. I don't want this thread to take a negative swing. It is amazing what one can learn from others acheivemnets as well as mistakes.

did mean or did NOT mean?

Actually I think they are quite smart. They took a risk and it's paying off. Lovely packaging too.

 

[Chay]

Copyright issues aside. The packaging is very nicely done and the product description is simple and appealing.

 

[Tabitha]

did NOT!

Thanks carebear, that was a type-O!

They were quite clever...

 

[Deda]

Very Clever - I didn't mean to impugn the integrity of their efforts, or products. I'm all for brilliant marketing ideas, they have that in spades.

 

[Tabitha]

No impugn taken .