Etsy

Etsy is a GREAT place. Sometimes some sellers suck, but thats why you read their reviews on their own shop first. It's kinda like eBay without the bidding. I love it as a buyer, AND seller. :) Never had a problem really. EBay is more of a problem with all their stock photos. Etsy is for vintage or handmade items only however, which is what makes Etsy so awesome and different.

I love Etsy!
I don't shop anywhere with poor reviews on the site. I have bought high valued items there. Vintage antique rings over $100.
No complaints or scams. I didn't have to deal with etsy customer service since the sellers I had were amazing. Answered all my questions and went over their policies via etsy chat. Depending on the seller, shop policies vary so be aware of that.
I will be starting my own shop soon. I have heard this is one of the safest selling platforms. I'll try and update after.

I can't believe there are only 37 reviews for Etsy when it's become such an integral part of online shopping. It's an amazing online marketplace for custom, unique goods; things you can't get anywhere else. It's especially cool for geeks who have really specialized interests. All my experiences with vendors have been quality. Highly recommend checking out Etsy.

Ordered 4 stuffed animals from Leslie and they arrived today. They are simply beautiful and were made from my husband's suit and ties. The Granddaughters will have something to remember Grandpa for a long time. Really did a nice job. Thank you. Kathy

You can find just about anything you could possibly want on Etsy. I had heard of them before but just never bothered to check them out until about a month ago and now I'm completely addicted!
The jewelry especially is just exquisite and the prices are very on par for what you're getting.
They can be a little expensive on other items but you really do get what you pay for. My only complaint is the crazy high cost of shipping through them.
Otherwise I definitely suggest checking them out, I'm certain you'll like Etsy too!

I ordered 2 Christmas tutu's from Chacha Tutu and absolutely love them! My grand daughter looks so precious in them, I will for sure be ordering many more from them. If you have a little girl in your life check them out at *******@yahoo.com or www.etsy.com/shop/chachatutu

Over the years I've bought plenty of great clothes from the nicest woman, Sue at The Coolest Giveaways... just bought some Quarantine graduation sweatshirts and they were SOO cute! I'm about to buy some more. Great quality products. I highly recommend. Karen

My apartment's aesthetic is mostly comprised of stuff I have purchased on Etsy at this point. They make it easy to find stuff for your home from online sellers and while it can sometimes take a while to receive the item you buy, I have had nothing but positive experiences with the sellers. I've only had to deal with customer support in one case, and they were able to resolve my issue quickly. Very pleased with them and will continue to use them in the future.

We have had great success selling on Etsy. Our customers are among the nicest people we have ever met. Even dissatisfied customers were really nice and polite.

The few purchases we made all went smoothly.

It is important foe everyone to understand that when you buy on Etsy, you are buying from individuals and small family owned operations. Many of these sellers have no business experience or training. For them, the business, customer service and sales side is a learning experience. Sadly many of these sellers are also being misguided on various seller forums to be hostile towards their customers.

Yeah, Etsy has some warts, bad sellers and confusing policies but in general it is a great place to shop and a great place to sell your crafts.

I purchased many items from various Etsy shops from Handmade to Vintage such as supplies, jewelry, home decor and clothing and was very pleased with everything. It's a one stop shopping place where I don't have to look further with the most reasonable prices on the web. I love that each shop has their own unique style! I definitely recommend to check out the shops on Etsy!

I love that you can find almost anything here. Hand made products are beautiful! I have never been disappointed and everyone has loved the gifts I have given them that I bought here! That's saying a lot when you're teenager is excited about your gift!

The online store had lots of cute things and updated frequently until they opened their physical store in Rochester... since then, they neglect their website and it's sad since not everyone lives in Rochester and can't go to see all the goods.
They've been kind to me and the owner, Tempest, has been more than friendly! She's the best!
Once in a while with my order I'll get a free gift:)
I've bought from them since they first opened online way back!
Their stuff is all handmade and super cute!

Etsy is the best for homemade, artisan crafted items. You can find anything and everything on Etsy! You purchase from individual vendors, but in all of the transactions, and there have been many, I have never been disappointed, not once! I have purchased engraved vintage silver teaspoons with meaningful messages, jewelry, soap, vintage figurines and many more item. I love Etsy so much I want to tell the entire world. :)

I could seriously spend hours browsing all the cool handmade and vintage items on Etsy. I can't speak from the seller's perspective, but as a buyer, your experience all depends on whether you order from an honest and professional seller. So far, I've only had one bad experience, which involved an unresponsive seller and an undelivered item. I opened a case, and Etsy's customer service gave me a full refund within a week.

I've purchased from well over 30 different sellers for different products, such as clothing, jewelry, tarot etc. And the transactions have always been safe. Whenever I have stumbled a scammer-type shop (as there are some bad cookies out there!) I do notify etsy support about it and they have replied with a cancellation of the order within 72 hours. There are so many unique sellers on etsy that I have to say you have to give it a shot!

I've purchased from Etsy Canada many times and feel they are very concerned about the quality of there products and customer service.

I had one item which didn't fit and when I contacted them, I had a refund within 2 days.

This is a very reputable company with fantastic service.

I would highly recommend them.
Thanks
Jennifer

I ordered engraved pocket watches for my son's wedding. He will be keeping one and giving the others to his stepsons. I am so pleased with the workmanship, as well as, the price. They will make perfect keepsakes for all three gentlemen. They were completed and shipped very quickly. Thank you for excellent work!

I love this site. They have a great selection of all kinds of stores (by people) and I always find goodies.
Now, your opinion can differ depending on who the seller is and what they're selling you. I've never had a bad experience on this site before.

I've been selling on Etsy for sometime now. I have had only good experiences with my sales, feedback and customers. I follow the rules, make sure my orders are out within 24 hours of purchase and follow up and make sure those packages have been delivered.

Many of the complaints I have read about Etsy and shops being closed is because the shop owners did not following Etsy's policies or are not selling authentic handmade.

As a buyer either on Etsy, eBay or Amazon, I research the seller first for red flags. If they have bad feedback or no sales, I don't purchase from them.

All in all, there a many, many reputable sellers on Etsy that sell wonderful, authentic handmade items.

I'm sorry to all those shoppers that had a bad experience with a bad shop owner.

Hopefully more of those bad shops will be closed soon so that they will no longer smear the reputation of good and responsible shop owners on Etsy.

I have all good things to say about this site... Everything I have purchased so far has been handmade, unique and great quality. Customer service has been excellent, communication thorough and professional.

However, I wish to point out that each order experience is reflected on the actual individual shop and seller within the Etsy site, not the site itself.

I find that if you make an honest review using criticism instead of just negativity your comment is likely to remain on the seller's profile and could possibly be addressed by the original seller to resolve the issue.

If you have greater issues with an order, you can make a complaint with the Etsy site to investigate the matter. Just look for the "Do you have a problem with your order?" link under your order history for more information.

This is a fairly large site for buying and selling original, handmade items. I am a seller on etsy and have sold a few of my Twilight-inspired jewelry items. I have always received instant payment from the buyers. It costs a small amount to list & sell items, but items listed here will sell for more than they would on ebay.

I am definitely a Etsy addict. Etsy is a website where you buy from individual shops, like a virtual vendor sale. Most shops sell handmade items and there are many small businesses worth supporting. You can always find a local shop on there, to support shopping locally. I love being able to use this website for unique gifts, and it is my number one website for gifts. I am known for giving amazing presents, and many Etsy shops make many custom and personable items. I have never been scammed on Etsy, but my friend has once, and the customer service was top notch and refunded her immediately. She did not read the reviews, which is something you should always do with the individual shops on the website.

I was looking for some unique Christmas gifts and a friend referred me to Etsy. While browsing on Etsy I saw a shop called Bead A Little Bead. The shop has a lot of different jewelry pieces in it. I had ordered some angel earrings and a necklace as gifts. The jewelry was mailed out the next day with a delivery confirmation number so I could track its progress. It was well packed and came with a free gift. I would definitely recommend this shop to anyone looking for some cute inexpensive handmade jewelry pieces.