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How do Etsy payment reserves work, and when will I get my first deposit?
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I’m a new Etsy seller and my shop was placed on a payment reserve shortly after my first sale. It’s been a few weeks, but my available balance still shows $0 and the funds are listed as “not yet available,” so I haven’t received a deposit yet.
What does “not yet available” mean under an Etsy reserve, and what needs to happen before those funds become available for payout?
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