Handmade Selling on Etsy vs Amazon vs Ebay vs Your Own Website

[halflink]

Thank you for the very informative video. It's interesting that you mentioned pricing. I did a bit of research on handmade cards on Etsy (well, the 99.9% are only nominally handmade, in reality they are all printed from an artwork) and it looks like there is a race for the bottom line amongst card sellers. With the listing prices of a single card or a pack, considering the cost of materials, packaging, various Etsy fees and in some cases - postage(!), I have no idea how any of these sellers are making any profit (and that's before factoring in labour costs).

[hannahmitchell]

I think there're more fees on Etsy, unless you included payment processing, VAT & listing fees? Not to mention if you're in their offsite ads scheme, that's a minimum of 12%

[simplybjscreations]

Thank you for this helpful information!

[nicolaaloisio]

Great video. Would it would be possible to speak with you and get your advice on my situation?

[pt]

No sales on Etsy.
Trying Amazon and Ebay, for some chocolates.
Shaking with ehxaustion, no pay, no sales. No sales on an independent website that links to a social media page.

[cackleberrycottage]

Thank you Jennifer. I appreciate the information. Does Etsy make you get a resale license from the state or do you not need one if you are selling on their platform?

[simplybjscreations]

Does go imagine email customer shipping labels or do I have to take care of shipping and handling myself?