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ANSWERED: Is Etsy REALLY Safe to Buy From?

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You must be wondering, is etsy legit and safe? The honest answer is…that this is a great question without a simple answer. Before you go purchase that cute jewelry set on Etsy, make sure to take note of a few things discussed below.

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As an Etsy seller for over 10 years, I know all the ins and outs of the wonderful site that is Etsy. Of course after explaining my credibility you may be thinking, “She’s just saying it’s safe to get more people to buy on Etsy.”

While I would love for more people to support small business on Etsy, this article is purely for educational purposes.

I know it can be hard to find a straight answer to your question: “Is Etsy Safe to buy from?,” so I’ve put it in the simplest terms below for you.

FAQs:

  • What is Etsy?
  • Is Etsy a Safe Site?
  • What Is The Difference Between Amazon and Etsy?
  • Is Etsy Safe to Sell On?
  • Is Etsy Safe for Credit Cards?
  • What To Do If You Get Scammed On Etsy
  • Conclusion: Is Etsy Safe to Buy From?

So, Here is Your Answer(s) to Is Etsy Safe To Buy From?

is etsy a safe site

What is Etsy?

Etsy is worldwide website for small business sellers to sell their products on. You may find things like,

  • Handmade Jewelry
  • Custom T-Shirts
  • Personalized Gifts
  • Etc.

on Etsy. If you have something unique you’re wanting in mind, most likely someone on Etsy would be more than happy to create it for you.

You will also be directly in contact with the seller at all times, any time you order. When you have questions, or need to make any changes to your order, just message the seller.

Etsy messages are replied to within a mandatory 24 hour window.

So, if you’re looking for something unique/handmade, and for a more personal shopping experience, Etsy might be the right place for you.

Is Etsy a Safe Site?

Reiterate how long they have been around and give them creds where it is due to reassure buyers that the site itself is safe to buy from. Can begin discussing how etsy usually handles certain situations.is etsy a safe website

What Is The Difference Between Amazon and Etsy?

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As mentioned in the first section, Etsy is more small business based, where each product you see belongs to different small business shops. Whereas, Amazon is more powered by bigger businesses that work out of warehouses.

However, Amazon does still have small business sellers on there as well. Just not as many.

Other differences include:

  • Etsy offers one of a kind handmade products, instead of mass produced products anyone could also have.
  • Amazon may have quicker shipping estimates. Because products in Etsy are from smaller businesses, the processing time may dig into your shipping time.
  • Etsy sellers create their products with extreme attention to detail. Amazon products are usually mass produced and poorly made (depending on the seller).

Is Etsy Safe to Sell On?

Yes!

Etsy sellers are just as afraid of getting scammed as you are. These are real people you’re buying from that spend a lot of time and money on their products.

That being said, if it is safe to sell on Etsy, it is safe to buy from Etsy.

Is Etsy Safe for Credit Cards?

is etsy legit and safe

Yes!

From a Seller – we do not have access to any of your payment information when you buy something from us. All we see is that you bought something!

From Etsy – “Sellers will only receive shipping information and limited buyer account information necessary to complete the order.”

This makes it pretty much impossible for any Etsy sellers to get and use any of your credit card information.

What To Do If You Get Scammed On Etsy

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Don’t panic, Etsy’s got you.

If you realize you have been scammed by a terrible Etsy seller, don’t freak out. Etsy is really great at recognizing this and refunding you your money immediately.

Follow these 3 steps to get your money back:

  1. FIND: Purchases and Reviews on your Etsy account.

2. Click Help with order next to item you wish to be refunded for.

3. Click your selections, and begin typing a message to the seller regarding a refund.

Conclusion: Is Etsy Safe to Buy From?

In conclusion, Etsy is generally safe to buy from.

Remember to be on the look out for these Red Flags before you buy.

Red Flags:

  • Less than 100 orders completed in a long period of time.
  • Little to no reviews on any of their products.
  • Unresponsive seller

I hope this article helped! Etsy sellers have so much to offer, and there are so many good honest sellers out there ready for you to purchase from them.

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Yikes. Crazy how something so small could be ruini Yikes. Crazy how something so small could be ruining big sales. 💸

Read more about how changing your Etsy shop name could help you GENERATE more SALES. (Click the link in my BIO)

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SEO Research NEVER STOPS you guys! If you've not SEO Research NEVER STOPS you guys! 

If you've noticed a once best seller start to dwindle off into the abyss, it may mean it's time to re-optimize your listing. 🔧

 #seocoach #seocoaching #whatisseoandhowitworks #etsyseo #etsyseotips #etsyseohelp #etsyseooptimization
On Monday we talked about How to Start an Etsy Sho On Monday we talked about How to Start an Etsy Shop in 2022, today we're covering:

1. The Power of SEO, 
2. Good Listings & Product Descriptions 
3. & more TIPS. 💡

All to help you get your shop up and running THE RIGHT WAY. 

What is something you struggle with in your Etsy shop? Is it lack of knowledge on proper SEO tactics, or maybe your product descriptions need a little something extra? Comment below!

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