It’s easy to use and has more than 90 million active buyers (in the fourth quarter of 2021 alone) looking for unique, handmade, or vintage items (at least 20 years old).
Like most popular marketplaces, there is a cost of selling. While opening an Etsy store is free, there are fees such as listing, transaction, and currency conversion fees applied from Etsy.
There are no monthly fees or hidden costs, so you only pay when you make a sale. It is particularly advantageous for new sellers, allowing them time to test the market with different products.
Here’s a quick overview of the process:
1. Set up your Etsy shop
2. Choose your payment options
3. List your first product
4. Promote your items
5. Start making sales!
Top 10 Lessons I Have Learned as a 5-Star Etsy Seller
I want to share the top 10 lessons I have learned since opening my Etsy store:
1. Focus On Quality
2. Have Great Listing Images
3. Sell What Makes You Unique