Beadyeyedbeth

My largest discount/sale ever offered: 25% off all NYC subway token rings, earrings, and miniature sketchbooks until April 22, while supplies last: see my linktree in my profile, or go to https://beadyeyedbeth.etsy.com

SALE! 25% off at my Etsy shop until April 22nd: https://beadyeyedbeth.etsy.com

My new Candy-Cottage Bird House is ready for a new tenant 🐦‍⬛🦩🍬🍭……………………

New candy-cottage bird house is completed. Swipe through.

Random art thoughts: When purchasing art perceived value is everything. Artists price their work not only according to the cost of the supplies, how many hours they spent on it, or what level of skill or they have, but on how it makes them FEEL and how much money they're willing to accept to part with it. To most artists what they create is a very personal thing, not just a business transaction. You're not crazy, or missing some artsy-fartsy point if you don't agree on the price, it simply doesn't hold that same value to YOU. Then we have the art snobs (I don't consider snobs true artists or art aficionados)--the ones with art degrees who think they know better than you, and will attempt to make you feel stupid for not seeing the value in a piece of art, so they can justify their huge egos and price tags, and sucker you. I don't trust art galleries or gallery-hosted shows for just this reason. People like what they like, so don't let anyone make you feel stupid for not seeing the "perceived value" that someone tells you that you should see. Yes, you may not realize all the work that went into a piece, but you have EYES and can judge for yourself whether or not something is worth the price FOR YOU. As with any transaction, if the buyer and the seller (in this case the artist) is happy and feels they got their fair value, then it's a good transaction. If an artist lowers their price to accommodate your complaining or haggling then you have CHEATED THEM and should be ashamed--this isn't the flea market. An artist is charging what THEY think the piece is worth, you can agree, or disagree in your mind, but don't argue--just walk away because it's not for you. It's THEIR art. IF a piece holds a special meaning to you, and you have the money to spend, by all means buy it and be happy, but realize that's not an investment, because it will lose it's resale value unless someone else also perceives that special meaning. Art is about emotion, so what does it make you FEEL? How much is that feeling worth to you to take it home?

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I've been considering closing my Etsy shop and moving to eBay (I've had an eBay account since the 90s!). This video proves that Etsy is stealing from new sellers who don't want to risk identity theft by providing biometric data (a video of themselves to prove who they are). They don't ask for this data until AFTER you've set up your account and made a sale, and then won't give you YOUR money until you provide the biometric data! Etsy can shut your shop down for NO apparent reason (they often won't tell you why) and not pay you the money in your account, citing any number of reasons. They've held many seller's money hostage. Their business practices have become very shady, and are getting worse. I joined Etsy when it was new, and truly a platform for small independent creators, but then they allowed made-in-China crap to be sold, undermining and undercutting their loyal base of original sellers who MADE them what they are. I could go on and on. I'm going to think long and hard about moving to another platform, or maybe just stop selling my rings altogether and concentrate on selling my mini-sketchbooks and original art.

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It's reviews like these that have kept me making these rings for the past 10 years. 🥰

New York City transit token rings and earrings ordering deadline in time for Christmas is just 4 days away (12/15). I’ll be in my workshop all day firing, cutting, hammering and shaping. 👍 Please share.

NYC Subway Token Ring FREE Gift Bag, Resizing and Shipping Included - Etsy This Bands item by BeadyEyedBeth has 2003 favorites from Etsy shoppers. Ships from Charleston, SC. Listed on Dec 11, 2025

The last day I’ll be taking orders for delivery by Christmas is December 15th. The deadline is approaching fast, so if you want to give a token ring or earrings as a gift now is the time to order. Orders placed after the 15th I cannot be certain will reach you before Christmas due to it being USPS’ busiest time of year. 
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BeadyEyedBeth - Etsy Shop Handcrafted by Beth King by BeadyEyedBeth located in North Charleston, South Carolina.

My Genuine NYC Transit Token Earrings are handcrafted from the punched-out centers of genuine, 1970-80s vintage, large cutout "Y" tokens. They are brightly polished brass with gold-plated brass ear wires. These are SMALL, light-weight earrings at just 13 mm in diameter - smaller than a US dime.

NEED IT QUICK? See rush order and shipping options.

GIFT GIVING? ALL my token jewelry comes nicely packaged with a history info card (see photo) in a shimmering gold drawstring gift bag.

Wear a piece of NYC history! These style of tokens were good for one fare/ride on the NYC subway and bus system from 1970 to 1980. For more token history and info see my other listing for NYC Token Rings.

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NYC Earrings-genuine New York City Subway Token Centers Used - Etsy This Dangle & Drop Earrings item by BeadyEyedBeth has 78 favorites from Etsy shoppers. Ships from Charleston, SC. Listed on Nov 1, 2025

Christmas holiday gift orders have started coming in, and I have a limited number of tokens, so if you’re wanting to order a ring as a gift the time would be now: https://beadyeyedbeth.etsy.com/listing/220528713

Also, see my other listings for more options.

New York City Subway Token Ring SEALED and FREE Resizing--my Rings in the NY Daily News-1/4 Sizes Available - Etsy This Bands item by BeadyEyedBeth has 1959 favorites from Etsy shoppers. Ships from Charleston, SC. Listed on Nov 5, 2025