Etsy Seller Questions - Page 2

I have free shipping in my Etsy shop, but a buyer reviewed that shipping was too expensive. Will Etsy remove it, or should I respond publicly?

I’m planning to sell my artwork as stickers on Etsy and I’m deciding between print-on-demand vs buying inventory to ship myself.

I sell stickers on Etsy via USPS letter/untracked shipping, and deliveries are late. What causes delays, and should I adjust Etsy settings or push tracked upgrades?

I shipped an Etsy order to the address the buyer provided, but they say it was temporary and want a free replacement. How should I handle replacements/refunds and 1-star reviews?

I deactivated an Etsy listing because I’m unsure it complies with policies. Can Etsy still take action on it, and does deactivation reduce risk?

I offer free shipping in my Etsy shop, but a buyer left a 4-star review saying shipping was too expensive. Can Etsy remove it or should I respond?

I run an Etsy shop and share new items on Instagram, but I’m unsure if hashtags still help in 2026 or if I should focus on other visibility tactics.

I’m selling sticker designs on Etsy and debating POD vs buying bulk and shipping myself. How do quality, margins, and shipping compare?

I run an Etsy shop and want more consistent views and sales. What Etsy promotion methods are most effective on and off Etsy, and where should I focus first?

I sell on Etsy and want to price items to cover costs, including occasional refunds. How do I calculate a refund buffer, and when should I refund?

I sell small handmade items on Etsy and shipping costs about $5. How do other sellers price $7 items with free shipping and still profit?

I sell on Etsy and want to price items to cover normal costs plus occasional refunds or replacements. How do I estimate a refund buffer and decide when to refund?

In my Etsy shop, a shopper favorited hundreds of listings quickly and then their profile disappeared. What could cause this on Etsy, and what should I do?

I run two Etsy shops selling digital poster downloads and want to add needlepoint charts (and possibly canvas). Should I add them or open a new Etsy shop?

I sell physical items on Etsy and a buyer paid shipping, but I still see shipping label charges and an offsite ads fee. How do I verify where shipping went?

I sell Printful POD hoodies on Etsy and my fees and production/shipping costs leave little profit. How should I price hoodies and what costs to factor in?

I’m a newer Etsy seller setting up a home photo area and want a clean, reusable backdrop (about 24x24) for home decor and hats.

I’m starting an Etsy shop from scratch to sell low-cost digital services like custom writing and tarot readings, and I want to know if I can get sales quickly.

I run a small Etsy shop and ship 10–15 orders daily. Is paying about $2 more for UPS vs USPS worth it for reliability, and how do I handle USPS claims or refunds when tracking doesn’t update or a package doesn’t arrive?

I offer free exchanges on Etsy but buyers pay return shipping for refunds. If an exchange falls through due to stock, should I cover return shipping?