New Etsy Shop and Controversy
Just after opening my aws Studios art shop on Etsy, my husband heard a report on NPR about Etsy. The broadcast told of how the company was involved in a controversy. The hubbub is about how the online marketplace has been inundated with third-party sellers. These sellers may sell arts and crafts but they are not artists nor craftspeople themselves. From the beginning, Etsy has been known as a place for artisans to sell their art.
Of course! I thought – a controversy just when I took a chance to open a shop!
Going with Etsy
Controversy or not (read more about it here), I am sticking with Etsy. I chose the online marketplace as my shop host because of its experience and focus on artists. Around since 2005, I shopped on Etsy soon after it opened, finding it both a smooth and fun experience.
As an Etsy seller, I appreciate the ability to set up a shop where I can showcase my artwork. I also like having an online shop without the hassle and extra cost of doing it on my own. Thank you for this Etsy. Plus, the site offers me a lot of support. With its Marketplace dashboard, I can easily access things like my listings, orders, and financial account.
A Platform to Showcase Original Art
It’s unfortunate third-party sellers moved in to sell on Etsy. My new Etsy art shop amidst controversy will, many other true artisans, will stay open. We will continue to use the supportive platform to showcase our art.
How about you?
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Note: This is not a paid endorsement or otherwise. It is my opinion with transparency about my decision to use the Etsy marketplace.