1000 Markets is gone, sold to the Seattle-based site Bonanza, formerly known as Bonanzle. Sellers on 1KM – a site I profiled here and here in January – were told yesterday, after the Monday sale. Many were gearing up for the holiday season, only to discover their shops were being discontinued, with an option to...
Holly and Paul had only $10 to spend on a love token in Breakfast at Tiffany's. What does that buy today? At Tiffany's, nothing. But there are still ways for low-budget lovers to give jewelry from the heart, without losing much from the pocket.
An interview with 1000 Markets' spokesperson: "We're not trying to be Etsy Gone Wild. We want to be the help-your-small-business model."
There's a lot of interest in online markets for handmade goods, both from jewelry makers and shoppers. Etsy is the big daddy of artisan marketplaces, followed by Artfire. But if you're looking for a selective, less crowded alternative, check out 1000 Markets.
