Bye Etsy! Why I'm leaving Etsy :)

I am leaving Etsy as a platform and moving to my own website but I wanted to do a video on why I am leaving Etsy because quite a few people have asked me to. Feel free to share your experiences with Etsy or other selling platforms in the comments :)
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[@Automedon2]

I remember the days when Etsy was for artists and craftsmen to sell their work. Now it's nothing but a free for all of Chinese sellers selling the same stuff they sell on Ebay for prices that no American can compete with.

[@janet58]

That's mean!

[@stephaniehowell8981]

@@janet58 it may be "mean"... But it's the truth. Truth hurts. And he's right. How can you compete with Chinese crap that they sell for half as much as your handmade stuff when most people are looking for cheap and not quality.

[@janet58]

@@stephaniehowell8981 Wait, what did I say?

[@janet58]

@@stephaniehowell8981 Wait what? I have no idea what you mean, and who is he? I might be having a blonde moment, because I don't know who he is. I just made a comment to Media girl, please explain.

[@stephaniehowell8981]

@@janet58 my bad. Your "that's mean" comment was under Gathering No Moss comment. I thought the that's mean was directed to him. Sorry😁 etsy is mean though. I really don't think they care about the small people and age catering to overseas people who mass produce.

[@karendurham2080]

I'm so glad you exposed Etsy's practices. Someone needed to.

[@sewgatormomm]

I’ve noticed a lot of people leaving Etsy, and now I understand why. I had no idea Etsy was so underhanded.

[@janetpattison8474]

Etsy is now a big profit making corporation. The goal is to make the rich richer and they could care less about their customers or their members or shop owners.

[@ThrillerBarbie]

O yes

[@Wastelandman7000]

Yes, and I came here from a video where the creator was getting bogus copyright strikes too. Some of the creators on there don't want competition.

[@eileenjake5603]

Not only that but they then redirect YOUR customers to other Etsy shops! Thank u for sharing.

[@lalabelyaevskaya2278]

yes! I found that disgusting

[@christinesmith7838]

Etsy is only for Etsy. They do not care about their customers. I’m leaving too. It started so well but their totally opaque fees and charges are so hard to work out but the bottom line is they’re taking way too much. They then overtly point customers to other shops - pouring salt on expensively opened wounds!

[@sandnseaweedart9627]

Good point!

[@janebrownell6828]

I understand many other artists are pulling out of Etsy. Sounds like they are extorting the sellers. Kudos to you for explaining it so well!

[@icherishcrochetandknit309]

They are extorting the buyers as well.

[@RachelDresslerLove]

Can you suggest a different platform. My Idea is not quite big enough for a website, yet. :)

[@janebrownell6828]

@@RachelDresslerLove You need to reply to Mixed Media girl herself. I'm just one of her subscribers. Good luck.

[@nauy]

Which platform are they moving to? They can’t all be making their own websites.

[@thatonedisneygirl2159]

I will 100% back this up. I sold so many items over Christmas. I was working myself to the bone. But I was so confused because at the end of it, I had basically no money to show for it. I was pissed.

[@Mrs.KatsCrafting]

same thing happened to me. I was so happy I made so many sales and ended up owing etsy 2.40 what? I quit them.

[@sandrastaton19]

I thought extortion is illegal! Why does Etsy think they are so entitled to other people's hard-earned money? Shame on them!!

[@emisode]

Two words that destroy everything: Pure Greed!

[@Christine-777]

😲😟😔 Aaah! I'm so sorry!

[@Christine-777]

@@Mrs.KatsCrafting 😳😳😲😔 That is horrible!! ! I'm so sorry!

[@beverlysager3658]

I cannot tell you how glad I am to have clicked on your video! I am currently working toward setting an Etsy store, and now I know that I need to re-think going that direction. Thank you, thank you!

[@RachelDresslerLove]

Did you fond any solutions?

[@LtRee96se]

me, too

[@Tru13589]

same

[@lisamobley7173]

Same here. Im not sure why i clicked on this video but im glad I did.

[@jojo-l7431]

Just posted these exact feelings.

[@serenityrucker6719]

I am so happy that I found this video. I've been trying to get on Etsy for a while now. I appreciate your honesty and keeping me from suffering through that type of business dealings. I wish you luck wherever you go.

[@ThrillerBarbie]

O yes they reddiculous

[@LtRee96se]

Me, too. I'm so glad of this information. I was looking at opening a site there, but I already have a website. It makes zero sense to work with them if I'm just going to leave because of shipping. And thoughts on how to tell your customers how much shipping will be?

[@mistyscott3277]

Have you heard of lexii

[@atarbuck3452]

Tr

[@johnbubu8310]

Etsy is not what it used to be. It was born as a place for people who love crafts to get together and offer unique handmade products. It has succumbed to the hunger and greed for money and putting Etsy interests above the very same thing that made them different, their community. There is nothing unique about Etsy when you now have sellers selling Chinese shit as if it was their own. You have made the right decision! Good for you! ❤️

[@BarbrajoanOriginals]

John you are right on all points. I was an original seller on Etsy in 2008 for about a year , then rejoined again on ‘14. Big, Big difference now. I’m getting ready to hang it up. Tallahassee Florida 🌴😎🌴

[@sexyness777]

YES! This! I'm getting so frustrated when I see "handmade" items that are actually just drop-shipped from China

[@johnbubu8310]

@@karminakarminae1939 I'm sorry to disappoint you but my phone has not been made in China nor I am claiming my phone is handmade but it has been made in China 😉

[@gracejones2831]

@@karminakarminae1939 He is not trying to sell his phone on Etsy! You ding bat!

[@thetenthltr]

@@gracejones2831 🤣🤣🤣

[@KanellaCiracoArt]

well done girl! I dropped out of Etsy months and months ago... their fees and rules are ridiculous.

[@cpuhalski5956]

Same here Kanella. Sadly Etsy is not looking out for the customer or shop owner, just their bottom line which is shelfish greed, like all big corporations do.

[@jennt688]

Hi Kanella! Love watching your videos. I don't really want to start a you tube channel....so I don't know how to promote my work? FB doesn't seem to work for me.... I really would like to sell some of my work!! 💞😊

[@TraumaQueen65]

@@jennt688 Try starting at markets in your local area

[@jennt688]

@@TraumaQueen65 I'm in Canada. We don't have any markets here because of Covid. And, unfortunately, I'm on Disability and I couldn't do it anyways....sigh..... But thank you for your feed back! I really appreciate it! 💞

[@lindacondray7918]

I dropped out years ago when it switched from many items truly being handmade to buy and sell posing as handmade.

[@oliviavixx2973]

This is exactly why I'm building my own site right now. I was opted in to their paid ads and had no idea, I got a HUGE order and almost cried I was so excited. But then I saw the percent they took for the ads... plus their fees... plus I had free shipping enabled... I made pennies on hundreds of dollars after material cost They also let people abuse the report feature and the response I got was you have to have whomever submitted the report rescind it. Too many report strikes on your account means they close your shop and I've read about more than a few shops being closed because competitors did exactly this to them.

[@hmbiss]

WOW! I’m happy I read your post. I sell on the other e-commerce sites, eBay, Mercari, Poshmark. I planned once I was in a stronger selling income position, to start selling on Etsy. I can finally afford the 20 cents listing fee. Now that I have found out how they scr** you on fees, forget it!!

[@vagabond87]

I left for the same reasons. My last sold item was priced at 120$, after fees and shipping (I live in a small country + plus it shipped to literally the other side of the world) I had not quite 59$. That barely covered my materials and my many hours of work were basically free. Not worth it. You explained the issues with Etsy very well! Great video!

[@G.G.8GG]

And while they're taking that big chunk without your agreement, they are gaslighting you about how it's such a wonderful plan for you.

[@sandrastaton19]

How true!!

[@LilianGuerrero]

Thank you. I needed to hear this. I spent a couple hours earlier today on my Etsy account and the numbers just didn't make sense. There is no transparency in the transaction account itemization. I was so confused I had to step away it literally gave me a headache. Ty!

[@susandavenport1569]

My husband is a stats guy & both of our heads were spinning over the alleged transparency. What we realized was that they were throwing in banking fees to transfer money to you, but not really calling them that. When those things take seconds these days, or are maybe automatic, why are the fees relatively high? (Rhetorical question)

[@TheeOwlQueen]

Thank you so much for this review. I'm glad to see someone shed some light on the truth of how Etsy truly treats their shop owners. I sold long ago on Etsy and started back up. I was selling digital downloads for $32 and when I seen how much I was paid in the end $23 I was like what? It's a digital download it takes one second and it's my hard work and you took $9? It's absolutely ridiculous.

[@brendamorales3366]

Yes but they have the traffic. Me too I'm building my store outside etsy. And selling digital allow me to afford more projects outside

[@tamarapeeples8984]

This explains why everything on Etsy is SO expensive.

[@shersartwork]

It's crazy I sell on Etsy and do ok in one of my shops. I most of the time do not shop on etsy because the prices are toooo high. I do not jack my prices myself, but some sellers go way over board

[@paulinehunt4069]

Agree. Too expensive. I rarely shop etsy for this reason. I respect the artist's.

[@susandavenport1569]

@@paulinehunt4069 I am curious what you think is too expensive? At Peacock Proud Design, I don't even ask the hourly payment that it would take to design an item. If you compare prices in some catalogs, mine are way more affordable as they are each one-of-a -kind, or no more expensive than others mass produced in other catalogs. Help me understand. Also in my curiosity, you respect the artist's what?

[@sashamoore9691]

Yeah. Too DAMN expensive!!!

[@carmenmendiola5163]

This explains why I pay $5 shipping on something that cost $4 and weighs less than 1lb

[@janetpattison8474]

Shipping is incredibly expensive no matter who the shipper is. I was going to mail a pair of sandals to a family member and the weight was slightly over a pound and the fee was $17. So I said no thanks I’ll return the shoes and send her cash.

[@brokefun7545]

Shipping is 3.50$ don’t believe the lies LOL

[@shersartwork]

Don't forget handling charges! If it costs $4 to ship there is a handling charge too! I charge $1 on small things but if it costs $10 and $up for all packaging and the cost of gas to the ups, fed-ex where ever. Yes I could add that to the price of the product, but for tax purposes I add it to the shipping and handling.

[@hezmydaddyo2722]

The PO is to blame as well.

[@mclark2288]

A seller, especially a small shop, has to factor in their other costs like boxes, tape, filler, labels, etc. If you don't, you end up with no profit.

[@Nope-xj4wk]

I agree with you 100% the fees are ridiculous and the “advertising” is a ripoff. This past Christmas season was my last on there. You work so hard to create things and they take advantage.

[@susieinthecountry4434]

I am having the same feelings about Pinterest, way too much advertising and ads. I mainly use it to organize ideas and patterns but as for anything else, just too much junk on it.

[@sandrastaton19]

I agree!

[@irenesutherland7081]

Never ever like Pinterest. It was alway a chore just accessing it 😧

[@uggggggghhhhh]

greedy companies ruining their own platforms

[@Angelaius]

I hate how they allow to upload photos of artifacts without any info. Where it is rn. When it was created. Museum data numbers. Fucking hate it. Unorganized garbage.

[@janealexander1378]

I don't trust Pinterest. On 3 occasions I've had emails from Pinterest that a friend or relative wants me to... In all cases the friend or relative knew nothing about it.

[@matriarchfacilitator]

I am so sorry to hear this happened to you..Thank you for helping to spare others. Also blessings on your new shop!!🙏💛💛

[@kelliquinn1342]

That's one heck of a story I'll tell you what a shame. Love for money truly is the root of all evil. Shame on Etsy

[@andrewturnbull4842]

Thumbs Downs are from Etsy employees because you spilled there rude plan

[@MixedMediaGirl]

🤣🤣🤣

[@HollyFischerArt]

Really. Whom else would really not appreciate this message? Anyone else would benefit from it.

[@helenarjad1006]

Andrew Turnbull...SIT ON YOUR THUMBS .. Never DISHONESTY stay hidden for long. ENJOY YOUR THUMBS..

[@herrweiss2580]

their*

[@loligney1976]

@@helenarjad1006 Andrew Turnbull was being facetious! He was simply saying that the @$$holes that gave a thumbs down were probably the employees at Etsy!

[@cindybrook0520]

I had an Etsy and found the whole process joyless, so I closed my shop. Thanks for sharing.

[@swisschalet1658]

The “free shipping” is a psychological ploy to get people to shop online more. If they think there are no shipping charges, then it causes the customer to perceive it’s the same as “real life, non-online” shopping, which of course it isn’t.

[@marsharn53]

I left Etsy 2019 for the exact same reasons. The free shipping was a disaster. Etsy cares nothing about their sellers. Thanks for sharing.

[@lyndaholloway5469]

Are not their sellers the ones who they make money from? I would think that they would want to take care of them. Hum!

[@susandavenport1569]

@@lyndaholloway5469 You'd think so.

[@rynkydynk7362]

Finally reached a point where I believe my pieces are good enough to sell. Trying to figure out which way to begin this chapter. This video was perfectly informative and helpful, thank you so much!!

[@caz4523]

Once Etsy started trading in the stock market that is when things changed.. They have to make a profit to appease their stockholders.

[@janetpattison8474]

Exactly! Greed greed and more greed for corporate America.

[@wallemon06]

Bingo.

[@user-mv9tt4st9k]

Corporate America paid me a handsome salary in exchange for hard work and talent for decades. Capitalism is what allows artists and craftspeople to go from hand to mouth to actually earning a living--it does not have to be done through corporate America, it merely needs to be done using corporate America's guidelines. Supply and demand is Econ 101. 🙄

[@octpod3923]

@@user-mv9tt4st9k dude hahha I know

[@Bob-The-Guy]

Once a company goes public, it is under pressure from the Wall Street to meet quarterly targets. Bean counters take over, not crafters and artist.

[@reneelouviere3310]

I signed up and as I went through their rules and fees I decided I work too hard to pay them all the different fees.

[@marlenetrainor8086]

MMG I was thinking about opening an Etsy site a few months ago. I was doing some research, and found many negatives. Thanks for bringing these problems to people's attention! On a side note, your hair looks FAB!💖 edit. Who in the world would thumb down this video! Smh

[@MixedMediaGirl]

Awww thanks. A friend did it for a photo shoot, lol.

[@vanessacee4154]

Same here, Marlene. I get the impression that Etsy’s clinging to an antiquated business model that relies on the flawed assumption that artists need them to provide a business & (sort of) marketing platform. They underestimate how creative and business savvy artists and sellers have become in recent years. MMG - looking forward to your website launch! And, definitely smashing hair! 😀

[@BarnQuiltsbyMountainVisions]

The people at Esty. 🥴

[@amethyst1826]

@@BarnQuiltsbyMountainVisions You got that right!!! And fervent Etsy fans!

[@cherieallen9508]

Who? Lol..someone that works for Etsy .🤣

[@ellinmariee]

Thanks for sharing. I have been dragging my feet on setting up an Etsy store, now I see why. Good luck on your website.

[@LoveBugCassidy]

I’m so grateful for your willingness to share your decision and why. As a recent (within the last few years) buying customer to Etsy, I feel like the pricing (shipping to be exact) is too expensive, and that alone drove me away from more than one purchase thru their site. Because of that, as an artist, it has kept me from selling on their platform, and I didn’t even realize all of the underhanded business practices until your video. You just saved me a lot of time and any further thoughts about listing my creations with them. Thank you again for the information and sharing your thoughts. I look forward to seeing you new website, and I wish you nothing but great success!

[@caz4523]

When they forced the ad fees I shut my store..Good for you..

[@ThrillerBarbie]

I did well reall well until people got jealous of the amount of sale in a few weeks tons of customers other shops owners started to hate

[@MrsMoore1]

Say more about this... trying to figure out if another shop really had the power to complain and shut down my shop? They NEVER gave me a reason why my shop was closed! At least tell me what went wrong. I didn’t use copyrighted material. Some stores actually stole MY designs!

[@MrsMoore1]

@adorable sweetie

[@blbl4685]

All those practices are just wrong!! They should be ashamed....... We got you! I hope everything goes really smooth for you. You have earned some serious smooth!

[@kaybrown8493]

Thank you for this information. I won't be using them now

[@kaistockman6443]

I think it’s because they now have shareholders so they are not going to care what sellers think. They need to make more money every year for the shareholders so they keep finding ways to get more money from sellers. 😢

[@icherishcrochetandknit309]

@@kaistockman6443 it is like all big corps, they start out as a small mom and pop and then greed takes over.

[@ArtByJulieE]

Wow! Thank you for bringing this to our attention! I'm going to look into building my own website today! Thanks again Marcy🥰💕

[@TheScarletSorceress]

I hear you! Anything I sold there put me at a loss, so I designed my own website. Thank you for sharing your experience and good luck on your brave new journey; I am happy for you!

[@marlenealberty6728]

Thank you for explaining all this. i was contemplating signing up on Etsy but you have helped me decide to create my own website. Thank you and lots of luck with your new adventure!

[@amyspencer5431]

Thank you for letting us know. I’ve been considering it...I’m glad that you shared your experience. Hang in there. You are loved!💕

[@janmoline]

I don't yet have an Etsy shop, so yay, cross that off my list. Honestly, as a customer, I'm leaving Etsy!!! I have no need to support a company like that. I'll use skill share to create my website!!

[@20karisan]

there are many small shops and family businesses that live on Etsy. Look on Etsy and contact them through other platforms

[@angiep5216]

You can send an email to the seller and buy the product privately.

[@goldenstar9379]

Am planning to do a business and don’t have a platform to sell when eventually starting .I was thinking of getting myself a website but have no idea how to go about it and don’t even know to sell on there .

[@MrsMoore1]

Golden Star, I LOVE Shopify! Give them a try! Very user-friendly.

[@lesliebooth2833]

I just stumbled across this video, never seen your stuff before, but good for you!! I am so glad to hear you are standing up to Etsy for impinging! You go girl!!!

[@tiakitchens804]

I am so glad you done this video! I was thinking of joining to list my items. I was just talking to my sister about this last night. I am so thankful this came up in my recommendations to watch and actually surprised with the way I have binge watched your videos I had not yet seen this video. Thank you for not only explaining the reasons but you were also very professional.

[@RC-hg9dw]

That sounds terrible that they get away with that!😞 Good for you for moving on to share your art with others!💜 Thanks for making us aware of this for us people that have not yet tried Etsy!

[@jenleavey]

Good for you for standing up for yourself, your artwork and all other artists! 👏👏👏

[@sherrybrown8010]

Thank you for the heads-up! You helped prevent me from making a huge mistake! I was about to sign up with them but now after seeing your video and hearing from many others. Thank you

[@lindak.bridges9195]

Thank you for sharing your comments and decision with your audience. I too, have been deliberating whether to just work on my own website and drop Etsy as my art sales platform. All the best for your new endeavor and I'll be watching for updates!

[@debbydragich2636]

They have no shame...Have to stand up not down...Thank You for putting it out there!!!!

[@kathybaffone7851]

Thank you for the information. You have just saved me a lot of grief! I appreciate your calm demeanor and explanations. I'm off to see your work.

[@ancienttech4603]

The reason that Etsy takes a cut from shipping is that people will list an item for 1 cent and then put the cost into the shipping. This should be considered unethical and grounds for closing the account, but instead they play games with ethical accounts. The whole advertising thing is just ridiculous. I applaud you for closing your account!

[@user-mv9tt4st9k]

Ebay sellers do exactly the same thing so that they can offer free shipping, cover the shipping, or guarantee they will get what they believe an item is worth. The trouble is these sales platforms are so large that it is impossible to catch everyone.

[@tanataylor4769]

Etsy also does it because their 2 major competitors, eBay & Amazon, do the same thing. And yes, that's why eBay started the trend. $.01 items and $4.99 shipping (back in the day).

[@Natalia-bg8do]

@@tanataylor4769 which again is basically a Chinese thing. Chinese mass production of cheap products is behind all of this.

[@tanataylor4769]

@@Natalia-bg8do It's not always a "Chinese" thing. U S.-based sellers did it too in the early days of eBay.

[@CjJohns1776]

@@Natalia-bg8do to add insult to injury, America's small sellers are funding Chinese shipping. Ever wonder why it costs US $10-$15 to ship or return a package to China, when the exact shipping route reversed costs then $2 ? It's in a "trade" agreement President Obama & USPS made with China. Our exorbitant fees fund their deficit. No, they won't admit it directly, it's buried in the word salad, but that's EXACTLY what happened. People think Democrats & unions are for "workers" when in reality they're pathological LIARS who USE EVERY Demographic THEY CLAIM TO CARE ABOUT, FOR MONEY in THEIR POCKET, VOTES & POWER.

[@brendacormack3756]

Good for you! I just happened to see your video and listened!! It’s so nice to see you stand up for yourself and give a voice to people who are thinking the same thing but afraid to say!! They are taking advantage of people and getting greedy because so many people are afraid of going out on their own! I’m so sure you have helped so many your honesty is so refreshing!!!! Thank you!!!

[@bonniegentry4306]

I see a class action lawsuit coming against Etsy.. My daughter quit selling quite awhile ago due to their shenanigans.

[@icherishcrochetandknit309]

The way they add shipping into the ptmrice is illegal when it comes to acconting audits. Who is going to hild Etsy accountable for this?

[@elizabethm4618]

@@icherishcrochetandknit309 Ebay has been doing it for years and years with no repercussions.

[@graceamerican3558]

@@icherishcrochetandknit309 Free shipping is not free really. It's ONLY free til the post Office has to pick it up. Whoever negotiated THAT deal should be held liable as the post office is OUR money they are dealing with. Ain't nothing FREE.

[@barbrawhite1239]

@@icherishcrochetandknit309 What FASB or accounting rule does that violate. I would like to know. The shipping is through Shipsaver who uses USPS but the international orders are repackaged in several postal districts.

[@icherishcrochetandknit309]

@@barbrawhite1239 sometimes shipping is taxable in some states and isn't in others. It needs to be separated out. And if you add shipping costs into the price of the item it isn't really free.

[@lindsayslovelycreations320]

I appreciate you making this video and informing others because I had no clue about half of what you said!

[@d.aardent9382]

Glad i caught this suggested to watch, i had thought on working with etsy years ago when i was thinking on where i was going to sell crafted stuff but i never get time to work on my art projects, so i never really investigated it seriously, but good to know all this info! Thanks! I will find a different way of selling my creations. I went looking around in Carmel,IN. arts district to see about who or what or where there was art shops or galleries that was interested in selling all sorts of things but so far havent seen too much places. Only the fact that a lot of interior decor places are around there would probably help me in that a lot of my ideas/stuff is sort of like artistic furniture that have sort of dual purpose.

[@donnaf.sheppard3640]

This is fantastic info and I am grateful for your honesty, good luck on your new site!

[@eleanorrouxel122]

I have heard this before when ETSY was passing the shipping costs to the customer. That's when I stopped buying from ETSY. You go girl for taking a stand.

[@lalune59]

Customers should be charged postage. if not go to shops

[@carolhearn8157]

In fairness, the "free shipping" frenzy started with Amazon and spread to virtually every online site. Ebay also pushes "free" shipping and charges commission on shipping. Sellers hate it, but have no choice if they want to sell on the platform.

[@lalune59]

@@carolhearn8157 that’s not so. Sellers incorporate shipping in sales when offer free posting. Maybe not as much as fully. Look at the ones selling stuff and their prices. They aren’t cheaper than shops and sometimes more. I actually offer free posting without putting on my sales. It’s a selling point. eBay dont make us. Before eBay charged fees on postage sellers used to put all it was worth on postage. It was a way of not paying fees. I didn’t agree so eBay eventually had enough as other sellers kept reporting it as well

[@carolhearn8157]

@@lalune59 Not sure what you disagree with about my post. What you said is just about identical to what I said ????

[@carolhearn8157]

@@lalune59 When you start a comment with "That's not so", it sounds like disagreement to me! That's why I responded that I couldn't tell what you disagreed with.

[@VickiJo64]

I’ve been thinking of leaving for awhile now..thanks for the info. I also went and looked at your art work and all I can say is WOW!

[@McJc09]

Thank you for posting this.. I just started with etsy, so great info, i will definitely keep my eyes wide open!

[@hedvigjenson4902]

As an Etsy shopper, I truly appreciate your explanation. Around 2019, I started seeing many of my favorite shops going away and I had no idea why. Thank you for your honesty and transparency of what this experience was like for you. No wonder I’ve been seeing prices get so high! 🙁

[@elizabethcrane7639]

Good for you! A lot of people don’t read the fine print. I’m glad you’re going out on your own. Bet of luck.

[@jesuisbanan]

Honestly, I am very glad to have found this. Thanks for the advice.

[@Ryn1]

Good for you! I left them shortly after they started the forced free shipping. I believed it was going to get worse, and it has. Congratulations!

[@paulinereyna782]

I'm glad you put this up here a couple of months ago. I just am now watching this, I was thinking about putting my crochet projects on there. I'm glad I ran into this video thank you.

[@sherryl2005]

Wow. That is unbelievable. I bet there will be a class action suit soon. Thank you for explaining all this.

[@sandyramsthaler4924]

Good for you MMG! I will be watching for the new link to your products on the description page of your wonderful videos.

[@joaniedorsey6116]

Thank you for sharing my exact feelings! When my listings expired during the pandemic, I had no desire to continue with Etsy. It had become less and less about the artist and only for the benefit of Etsy.

[@allijmccoy]

I love your videos and your art! You do you! I’m proud that you stood up for yourself!!! 💕🥰🌸🦋

[@loriap]

I can't tell you how thankful I am to you for making this video! My husband has been bugging me to start selling on there. I did look into it but wasn't willing to pay what they wanted. So glad I waited.. I totally agree with you on this! What I don't get is how, legally, they can make it so you are tied to them with no way out. That is crazy. They need to be shut down! I look forward to seeing your new website!! Thank you again! So much!!

[@katelynwoodworth9989]

That's so good to know. You popped up on my KZbin feed with this video. I'll never use etsy now. Thank you!

[@Ljnco]

So glad I found this. I was on the edge of opening an Etsy! Thank you!

[@maplelassuk]

Excellent outline...I have thought about it, but you have confirmed my thoughts. Nice to meet you, and see what you do next.

[@kellielister8175]

Everything I’ve been thinking since the changes but couldn’t put it so gracefully!! Well done girl👍👍👍

[@gildaolsen2888]

Thank you so much for this simple briefing. The information is invaluable. Good decision! Go girl! 💪🦸

[@jamingammy6817]

You go girl! I hope you do great! Thanks for being brave enough to put it out there@ wishing you well!

[@bonniesacryliccreationsart]

Thanks for sharing. Totally understand it, too. I'm hearing other sources just about the same thing you just said. I look forward to checking out your new website. It's looks great.

[@angiek841]

This is soooooo helpful as I was considering Etsy.

[@mauikarenann2727]

Thank you thank you for the info. I have been thinking about leaving Esty too. This confirms my thoughts. Thank you again

[@roxanneloubalidio7509]

This video is very informative. I love learning all the cons way ahead before setting up a shop including the pros. This video has everything I needed to know as a beginner. :) Thank you!

[@PartTimeBoater]

Really glad to have found this video. I have been thinking of setting up a site for selling preloved, vintage clothes but will now look for an alternative platform. Thanks for your clear explanation and good luck with the transfer of your business! 🙂🍀

[@shirleynunya1093]

Thank you for the lowdown on Etsy. I'm new and just beginning so now I know to cross Etsy off my to do list. Your Info is much appreciated and so well presented.

[@christines2451]

Thank you so much for providing this video. There are many new artists that feel it is their only option. I am new to this as well but not in a hurry to sell. But I have talked to many on fb that think there is only the listing fee cost. They did not look into the percentages on sales etc. I have looked at purchasing on Etsy before and have found some of the shipping costs quite expensive so I choose not to buy. I think them forcing you to allow them to market (to your customers) I so wrong. You rock for standing up for what u deserve and sharing it with others. Wishing you all the best with your new website.

[@LizBgood]

Love your info!! My family has been trying to get me to open an Etsy shop and I've heard numerous bad things about it. I won't go that route at all and I appreciate those who speak the truth and speak their mind. Good luck with your new site, I'll check it out after it's set up and running. Hugs

[@rinseguin2079]

So sorry to hear this. That’s your hard work. Thank you for sharing this good information!

[@redballoonie]

Totally respect your decision to leave Etsy! And great that you are speaking out regarding your experience with Etsy and your decision. BTW, as a new Acrylic Pour Artist..I subscribe to your channel and have learned so much from your creativity! Thank you.

[@Stephanie_Hancock]

From what I've heard, you are not the only shop owner that feels that way. Good for you!

[@joyousjoy4ever]

Watched this 7/9 and I really appreciate your honesty, as well as, all your tips and tricks for exploring various art topics! You're among a few favorites I've grown to appreciate. Thank you 😊

[@anabs_wrenandrita]

I'm so glad to have stumbled upon this video (and you!). I had thought about adding Etsy as a way to increase traffic to my own site, but after hearing this, I'll just stick to my shopify site and will need to do the work to bring my folks in. Best of luck! I think it's probably the best decision! I really appreciate this information.

[@HeatherRenee619]

*sigh* I have been considering dropping Etsy, too. I'm so glad you put this video out there - very helpful. ♥

[@charlottehewson9522]

Oh and btw, well done, very brave, I admire and respect what you did. And the fact you put together a guidance video for others is amazing and appreciated, thank you. ❤️❤️❤️

[@nishicree9910]

Thank you for your transparency and overall integrity. I was turned off from Etsy when I obtained info that suggested Etsy requires vendors to pay a fee if the vendor doesn't sell a specified amount in a year or so. But, your video has definitely affirmed the rightness of my decision to not sell there.

[@kimberlylewis267]

Good for you! So glad to hear you're doing well in your business!

[@wysteriacarlino1302]

I appreciate you sharing your thoughts & experiences.

[@annielaperriere4572]

Don’t know if it’s the same in Canada but it’s good to know. Thanks and good luck with the new sale platform👍🏻

[@BonesAndButtons]

Thank you for posting this. I was thinking of setting up an Etsy. No way am I going to do that now! Fantastic that your business is going so well!

[@karengp8263]

Great info. Thank you very much. I am in the process of setting up a website and just starting to sell my art. I didnt know anything about Etsy so this is awesome information for me. Thanks again!

[@leondarko8491]

I'm so glad you made this because I JUST started learning about places to sell some of my art and whatnots... I've been doing research about Etsy as well.. it seems more and more like it's shady and more taking than supportive

[@debsg66]

I think you did a great job in describing Etsy and their policies!! I wish you continued success and a much better experience on your own website!

[@Simplewisdomwithandrea]

I went to your website to see some of your paintings, and you are SO GIFTED! lol. I genuinely mean it. I am looking to start a digital products business on Etsy, but I like to get different viewpoints about the platform. On the digital side, I have noticed the low ball pricing for many of the best sellers. I still plan to go with Etsy, but you best believe and I am going to be building my audience on the back end of sales. :) Thank you for sharing!

[@SoulsJourney]

Whoa, I didn't realize that about the off-site ads! Thank you for mentioning that, I just opted out. I guess I didn't read the notice they sent out carefully enough.

[@carolburnett8372]

Until today I never knew anything about off-site ads (Etsy) ....wow

[@michellehrivnak8909]

Good for you. I was planning to open an Etsy store a couple of years ago & didn't like their set up so I never went through with it..glad I decided not to now.. wishing you huge success with your new launch ☘️😁

[@ladydivacustomdesigns6431]

Congratulations! Good for you. I agree with your decision, but I'm justified starting, literally like July 2020. Still getting my shop going. Good luck!!!

[@midorialexandros]

100%! She built her business on Etsy, she outgrew it. I really, really hope to be in her position one day. Without a large enough cliental, it's just not feasible, and it really, really hurts me to see how many people are in these comments saying they will never shop on Etsy because of this video. It's really unfair to the hundreds of legitimate small businesses that are on Etsy and deserve the opportunity to earn a user's business.

[@sharronsanders6610]

I totally agree with you go girl.good luck with your new venture.🤗🤗🤗

[@michelledovey7109]

Well done - and thank you for explaining it all so much better than Etsy do !! Best of luck with your new website x