Etsy
Pros
- No monthly fee to open a shop
- Huge built-in audience of shoppers
- Great for crafts, art, vintage and digital downloads
- Simple to set up and start listing
Cons
- $0.20 listing fee per item, renewed every 4 months
- 6.5% transaction fee on each sale, plus payment processing
- Offsite Ads can take an extra 12% to 15% on some sales
- Crowded marketplace with lots of competition
Verdict
Etsy is one of the easiest ways to start selling creative products from home, with buyers already searching the site every day.
Fees add up, so price your items with listing, transaction and processing fees in mind.
Questions
How much does it cost to sell on Etsy?
What are Offsite Ads?
Can I sell digital products on Etsy?
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