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‘Friends are the worst thing for your business’: Etsy merchant changes her payment policy for her friend. She turned into a ‘Small Business Karen’

'As if I wasn't giving her like 40% off the prices I normally would charge.'

On Apr 20, 2023 by Tiffanie Drayton

Customer says Etsy seller included hand-cut coupon to Burger King with her order

‘Instant 5-star review’: Customer says Etsy seller included hand-cut coupon to Burger King with her order

'Now THAT'S customer service! Everyone loves discount nuggets.'

On Mar 26, 2023 by Jack Alban

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‘As far as I’m concerned, that’s stolen wages’: Etsy seller slams site for charging fees that completely diminish his profits

'This account is nothing but an Etsy hate account now.'

On Oct 25, 2022 by Rebekah Harding

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Former Etsy interviewee says half of interviewers were leaving the company when he was being hired—It was a major red flag

'The entire reason they needed new hires was because everyone was leaving the company.'

On Sep 24, 2022 by Braden Bjella

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‘If you’re seeing this, please delete your Etsy account’: Etsy seller criticizes site’s security

'Etsy continues to give my account back to a known hacker, putting me at risk, my identity, my customers.'

On Aug 26, 2022 by Braden Bjella

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Etsy’s marketplace is a haven for those looking to purchase ‘substitute swastikas’

Some sellers don't even tried to hide it.

On Jun 14, 2022 by Max Fenton

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Why Etsy sellers are on strike—and asking you to boycott this week (updated)

More than 5,000 sellers are participating.

On Apr 11, 2022 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Internet companies join together to warn Congress about messing with Section 230

The companies include Reddit, Etsy, Vimeo, and others.

On Dec 16, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

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Etsy says it’s banning QAnon merch

The marketplace says the conspiracy violates its policies on items that endorse misinformation.

On Oct 7, 2020 by Mikael Thalen

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TikTok lesbians will make earrings out of literally anything

From glue sticks to tiny doll chairs, anything can be earlobe decor.

On Sep 21, 2020 by Cecilia Lenzen

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QAnon merch is all over Etsy

Despite crackdowns on social media, the conspiracy theory continues to flourish elsewhere.

On Jul 29, 2020 by Mikael Thalen

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Etsy bans trans creator’s NSFW art store

Advocates say the ban is discriminatory.

On Mar 9, 2020 by Ginny Woo

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People are selling homemade tampons on Etsy

Experts warn: buyer beware.

On Feb 21, 2020 by Alexandra Samuels

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18 accessories to prepare your home for ‘Game of Thrones’

Your house might not be fit for the one true king, but you can at least do a little decorating to spruce up the place.

On Apr 11, 2019 by Christine Burkson, Marisa Losciale

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You can now buy goth Crocs

These are some dangerous looking Crocs.

On Mar 28, 2019 by David Britton