BIG NEWS if you want to open an Etsy shop in 2024 - Don't miss this!

So... if you're been thinking of opening your first Etsy shop (or a new one), there is BIG news!

Last week, they announced some big changes coming to the shop opening process - one of which is a $15 fee to open a shop.

This is game-changing, because up till now, one of the benefits of opening an Etsy shop is that it was basically free.

Not for much longer.

This quick video outlines these changes (this is only one of 3 big changes) and I highly recommend you check it out and consider opening that shop NOW.

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[sunblestsoul]

The general consensus is building to declare Etsy is over! Time for a new platform that actually serves artisans and buyers rather than shareholders.

[truthbetold]

I just opened one a few days ago. Then, they suspended my account and gave me not good reson. I didn't violate any of the rules. Did the appeal and they said they they would not reconsider their decision. Esty took my $15 dollars and charged $ 1.85 extras. Just because you opened your store for a long time, it doesn't mean that they will not come shut you down for no reason. I will never shop or do business with Esty again.

[EnglishwithBob]

Pity they are not doing more to protect sellers! Successfully opened my shop and paid the set up fee and then received over 15 scam messages, which appeared genuine, trying to steal my money! I have asked them about this and they said they will raise it with the development team!

[No.ThatPrettyGirl]

THANK YOU for this information. I just stumbled upon ur channel. I’m so glad I did. I didn’t know that you can actually have more than one shop.😊

[habeebahoyedokun]

Thanks so much for sharing
Going to open my shop now 🎉

[Charlee...]

I paid the fee to open a new shop and paid to put up listings, within hours they suspend my shop, I appealed and they would not let me reopen. This is robbery !! they wont even say why they suspended my account!! Then, they froze the chat so I couldn't even contact, emailed them again - no response. Massive wind up, I will never use etsy again.

[gmvwjnl]

I tried opening a second shop a few weeks ago to re-design/repackage my tie dye apparel but Etsy automatically put my shop on a permanent suspension. They did get back to me, but I just decided not to duel with it and keep my name and the shop I have had for a while. I kind of understand why Etsy is having to take certain measures and put them into effect!! There's SO many scammers or people that just open a shop but don't do anything with it. The scammers are the ones that totally frustrate me and they even message you trying to act like they're Etsy or a customer.

[chantalrochon]

Great info, thank you for this video 😊😊😊😊

[AishaMBudgets]

Thank you so much for this honest video!

[BizzymomStudio]

That’s how my husband identity got stolen in drop box, thief was able to get two forms of identification off the site and take control of his drop box. They then had a photo id and drivers license and tried hacking all his bank accounts.

[Sew-Z]

Thank you for breaking it down and explaining it all. It’s was very helpful.

[nairbvel]

After the latest round of changes, reviews, and discussions of what Etsy has become, the time I will be opening my planned shop is likely sometime next century. Definitely going to be using a different service, even if it requires more advertising work on my part.

[whatsername]

This is my third sign today I need to hurry up and open my shop! Thanks Jess

[eurekaelephant]

To be frank, there is so much badly designed stuff on etsy right now - people who are putting in very little effort - that Im kinda glad - although it will mean more competition for us more genuine sellers.

[lizjanevski]

Honestly I get it but it’s just another hurdle for some when they’re trying to create an online presence but aren’t ready to establish a website or other platforms aren’t to their liking….ive got an established shop but shared this with my BFF who’s been thinking of opening one so this may just be the catalyst for her to do it - thank you for sharing

[Brandi-pf]

My Etsy start of fee was $29. Pretty steep for just starting but I guess in the long run it won't be bad. But at the time I was completely blindsided by the start up fee and thought it was free to start and the only payments were the listing fees.

[mollieanne]

I closed my shop that i was doing since 2011. Etsy stole my They put a hold on my money for no reason. It was nuts. And there is no way to even find out why or who to contact. Horrible, horrible, horrible company.

[cangel]

Good!! I have dealt with scammer shops from Indonesia. I placed 3 orders for plant cuttings within a span of a couple of months. I found that it was the same person, raking about 1, 000 or so of orders in a month and a half, never shipped anything, then just disappeared.
Opened new shops under different name, even changed to shipping from Europe last time I was looking into it. How do I know it was the same person? He rotated same photos on the listings. Same hand, same moles.

I had to file with PayPal to get my money back, because he was only taking PayPal.
Under the new rule, scammers hopefully won’t be able to do this.

[GinerbreadGirl]

Tbf, Amazon do the selfie ID check thing and EBay hold funds at first too. So Etsy are just doing what other companies already do!

[DivineMagickOccult]

Yeah, I started creating a business on Etsy six months ago but I never finished setting it up. I think I’ll just build my clientele on YouTube and Medium first then just go to Shopify. They shouldn’t legally be allowed to hold your earnings indefinitely usually three months. Better tell our IRS that I bet they’ll be very understanding when it comes to your quarterly tax payments, not. Etsy should have been fine and sued a long time ago. Etsy can’t understand why so many sellers and customers alike are running away from them as for the $15 fee just to open we all know that that’s going to line their investors pockets. Good luck to all of you who are willing to take that risk. I’ll just be patient to build my online presents first.