Etsy has a rating of 2.75 stars from 2,456 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers complaining about Etsy most frequently mention customer service, credit card, and phone number problems. Etsy ranks 24th among Marketplace sites.
Founded in 2005, Etsy is a legit online marketplace focused on homemade products from close to 2 million sellers. Each seller on Etsy is different, so always read their individual reviews and policies before making an order. Over 2,000 shoppers have reviewed Etsy and advise that since sellers are from all over the world, shipping may sometimes take a while. If you experience issues with a particular seller, Etsy has a customer support team to assist you.
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Etsy is my go-to platform for unique, handcrafted items. Whether I'm looking for personalized gifts or one-of-a-kind home decor, Etsy never disappoints. The sellers on Etsy are incredibly talented, and I love supporting small businesses. Plus, the customer service has always been excellent whenever I've had questions or issues with my orders
Etsy is full of fraud and scammers. Their contradictory policies enabled a particular scam but they don't care to fix the problem. They won't refund my money, even though I follower their explicit policy, and they refuse to even make any changes to stop the same scam from continuing. Not to mention the site now flooded with cheap cr*p from overseas. Buyer beware. Avoid.
I like Etsy, I buy a lot through it and I recommend it. What I don't like is Etsy not enforcing its own regulations. One such rule says that sellers are not allowed to sell items that mock or demean any group or religion. Several Etsy sellers sell "art" that mocks Christianity. If they sold posters, prints and other items that mocked Islam, for example, you can bet those sellers would get an earful from Etsy.
Lubię tę platformę handlową za możliwość kupowania rzeczy wykonanych ręcznie, które mają swoją duszę. A co najważniejsze dla mnie, są to zawsze bardzo oryginalne rzeczy.
I love original stuff, and this is where you can find it. I am very satisfied and every time I wait for my parcel with impatience. Recommended
I've used Etsy several times successfully. Great response and products.
However, I recently Didn't receive an order, (USPS) stated delivered and well I didn't receive it.
Run around, contacted seller, USPS, the seller was very responsive but passed me to Etsy.
Etsy support was good via chat (if you can find that feature), first time just terminated me when I mentioned issue. 2 further chats I got some attention and follow up. Its frustrating as can understand issue is really sellers responsibility.
Overall, I've change my review and given 4 stars.
Tip for consumers:
Just watch the shipping method. Can be slow.
Products used:
Clothing
I am always excited to spend some time here looking for unique items I wouldn't be able to find in physical stores.
I just recently listed on Etsy after a bit of time brainstorming clothing brand ideas and designing a logo. I really like how easy it was to set up a store, design my products and put them up for sale so I'd say I'm fairly hopeful that I can expand on this brand in the future. I decided to price all of my items with only 5% profit margin after calculating shipping in the price. I'd really like to see this grow, even if that means keeping a 5% margin for a year or more.
It's a good place to shop for hard-to-find wrestling DVDs. When I received a wrong order, the seller was quick to make it right. A few sellers offer repeat customers 10% or 20% off their next purchase. It's also a good site to find posters and collectibles which aren't on other retail sites because it's handcrafted by the seller, not a company.
I love this dress! The color is beautiful and exactly like the picture. The dress arrived very fast and was packaged well. I am very happy with my purchase!
Although Etsy is not the only online marketplace available, it has a large customer base and is one of the most popular sites for selling handmade items. Etsy has over 2 million users and 100,000 stores. On Etsy, you can sell almost anything, from home décor to clothing and even jewellery. If you want to start an online business, Etsy is a good place to start. Etsy offers a wide range of products, so there is always something for everyone in your family or group of friends. The website also provides free shipping to customers in the United States and Canada.
I have to say that Etsy almost has most of the wanted things to buy from furniture to cooking to clothing to footwears to personal things as well. You can also be selling and earning your sales which is also pretty cool.
Ok some of the handmade stuff is overpriced but there are some that don't do that. I've gotten some cute stuff and some incredible art. I only recently had a problem with a store that wouldn't answer my messages when my purchase was never shipped. Etsy gave me my money back with no problems. I'll never buy from that store again but it's not stopping me from buying on Etsy. There are still good people on there that make great things.
I adore Etsy; it's like the shopping addict's paradise. Anything you wish to buy is available! The price of shipping is the one thing that isn't so fantastic about it. But it's definitely worth purchasing from Etsy if you're seeking for something unique, like a certain colour or material!
I'm really happy with my dress, it fits me perfectly and definitely at the highest level ;) The seller is just as friendly as you can be, would definitely recommend her.
They suspended my account for 2nd time in about 3 months, no email received or notice, you must contact Etsy support who take a while ( a month) so far to restore even I fix the information that they need as a result. I delete all my item for sale. But they still charged the 0.20 cent. I did not have this problem years before. Thanks not Thanks.
I love etsy because of the variety of women's clothing that is offered. I also like the fact that you can find unique items that are hard to find elsewhere. It is wonderful how many different items you can find on this site.
I've bought a few items from etsy over the years, and while they have really unique stuff I find that the prices are often a little too high (not always the case but about half the time). Also lately Ive noticed the site becoming more like Amazon with people trying to seller cheaper manufactured items that they likely buy overseas. But if you spend the time searching you can generally find really nice, unique pieces.
Let's be real: etsy is no longer a real curated marketplace. Lots of foreign mass produced stuff is now on there. But if you're careful and read some reviews you'll find some gems. There are skilled artisans making furniture and other cool things on there out of glass, metal, wood, and more. One of the best places to look for a unique gift idea if you plan ahead and realize you're not usually going to get 2 day shipping like on Big retailers.
There are many different things available on the Etsy market, including bridal gowns. You can get gorgeous wedding dress styles that go with your sense of fashion and individuality. You may choose a dress that precisely matches your personality because they come in so many various styles and colours.
As a buyer I have had mostly positive experiences. Each seller is different and you have to read thier rules carefully. As seller I found the fees difficult to understand. Being able to reach so many people and thier products and have so many people see mine is a great experience. I was happy with the traffic to my Etsy store.
In general I have no complaints but one. I've been buying from Etsy for some time and so far got one unresolved incident. The store name is AvesDesign and I bought some bralette which looks beautiful, delicate, and exactly what I was looking for. I bought a white one and even asked if they had black one available that I was interested. They sent me this bralette from he'll. Stretched, stained and far from be a-delicate-well-cut-sew-girl-thing. I wrote to them to never be answered and the cherry on the top... I can't find the store anymore. Can they block? Thieves.
I did get a response from etsy; they were able to put me in touch with the vendor; I did get my item after 3 weeks.
I ordered something on Dec. 8 & never received the item. Because I checked out as a guest, my email address was not file. When I contacted etsy, I got the reply, "sorry we aren't able to connect your order to a vendor". So I guess it's too bad for me. I will never again order form this site.
Etsy is definitely a niche market. However, I consider it very good at what it does. I don't normally go to Etsy when I'm looking for your average consumer product, but sometimes for gifts or special items, it's a great place to check out. I have also had my own store up and running for a while. Although I haven't had much success with sales, it's fairly easy to use and pretty straightforward, and also Etsy doesn't take out nearly the amount out of your revenue that eBay does. I do love eBay for certain things, but when it comes to selling my handmade product, I would much rather sell through Etsy than eBay.
I've shopped on Etsy several times. For people who don't know, it's marketplace of thousands of sellers. I buy gifts for my daughter, as she's a huge beauty fan but she's vegan, and it's sometimes hard to find products that are cruelty free and vegan. I've had great results with the sellers I've shopped. However, be careful with clothing. I bought myself a few t-shirts, and one was only in men's sizes. I got a larger size, as I didn't know if it would shrink. It was a large and I barely got it over my head. And it wasn't worth returning, so next time I'll be more careful.
I've also started making candles. I bought some scents to add to them. I ordered I think 6 different oils. Only 3 came. I wrote to the seller, and after 3 months I gave up and wrote to customer service. I got a refund very quickly.
So. Overall, I like the site. And I will continue to use them, especially for beauty products.
Tip for consumers:
Check each seller's reviews and policies
Products used:
T-shirt, beauty products, candles
Etsy is a marketplace for buying and selling crafts, handmade and vintage goods, as well as art and craft supplies. Etsy is a private company based in Brooklyn, New York and has raised more than $90 million as of May 2013.