Smol Etsy rant…
Etsy has a program where they force higher performing shops into an advertising scheme that takes 15% off the top of every sale.
They call them ‘Offsite Ads’. If anyone clicks into my shop and makes a purchase within 30 days - they’ll snag 15% off the entire total (+regular Etsy fees, taxes, shipping, all of it).
I just had a ‘sale’ come through for $75. Wanna know much I actually get paid after fees, taxes, and shipping? $32. That’s it.
Please, PLEASE shop directly through Etsy if you are shopping there and supporting small businesses this holiday season! Try to avoid click through Ad purchases!
Thank you,
A stressed Etsy seller
Badass Britt :mastodon_lgbt:
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2025-12-10 19:09:44 UTC
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