Alternative to Etsy? Storenvy, the new kid on the block.

Storenvy's already been featured on Mashable and Forbes, but hasn't quite taken the digital world by storm yet. Much like its predecessors Etsy and Artfire, Storenvy is a service that connects buyers directly with artists.

How does it work?

Through Storenvy, creative minds (like yours, maybe?) can open their own store, and sell their work for it directly, or...

"When you open your own Storenvy Store, you’re also joining the booming Storenvy marketplace where shoppers all over the world can discover, Envy, and buy your amazing things. Anything you add to your store automatically becomes searchable on Storenvy. This is what makes Storenvy so special. Not only do you get a custom store that is all your own, but you also get access to thousands of customers already shopping at Storenvy. And more customers equals more sales."

- Storenvy 

You're pretty much getting twice the exposure.

Why choose Storenvy over other sites?

Honestly, I'd say it's a matter of opinion. I prefer it (as a customer) because of it's layout and the quality I've seen in the Marketplace thus far. It's not quite as flooded as the older sites are, which is a huge plus for potential new store owners. I also prefer Storenvy's personal feeds.

If it's a matter of opinion, why post about it?

Because of the relatively short time Storenvy has been around, I feel it's worth spreading the word around to potential store owners. In a smaller market place setting, getting noticed will be easier (and getting noticed is a key step of successful retailers).