Advice for New Etsy Sellers

Here is some advice for you new sellers. I have only learned these things recently. This has come from trial and error.
1. Clear closeup pictures are super important. People who purchase on etsy want to see closeup, detailed pictures. Otherwise your items will sit with no sale. (I learned this one the hard way!)
2. Post frequently to the forums. (I think this is why I have made a sale everyday since the 24th of November.)
3. Try for a showcase or treasury. Try often. They are hard to get, but don't give up.
4. Promote by setting up a blog at blogger.com, open a flickr account, make business cards and hand them out to everyone. Add your etsy mini to your myspace and everywhere else possible.
5. Put your name and shop anywhere on etsy you possibly can and as often as possible.
6. Learn from other sellers. People who have been with etsy can be life savers. Go to the forums and don't be afraid to ask for help.
7. Make sure your shipping and payment options are clearly stated.
8. This is most important. HAVE FUN!!