Etsy: Shop Home, Style & More

Ok so Etsy is a phenomenal app. It has tons of varieties, tons of amazing sellers, and I love the Etsy's Choice quirk! However there are a couple things that are a bit annoying. For starters, sometimes the searches aren't very accurate. While I don't expect perfect AI matches sometimes I'll get things not even remotely close to what I searched. Secondly, while I LOVE the concept of Etsy's Pick, sometimes the things Etsy picks are a bit repetitive. For example there are almost 5 of practically the same candle that are all Etsy's Picks and are all different sellers. Sometimes I just feel like they don't branch out and explore as much as I would like them to. And lastly, I wanted to point out that the favorite feature is a bit broken. Im not sure if this is a bug or a work in progress but not all items you can add to a collection. For exmaple if I wanted to make a koala collection I could favorite some koala items but not all of them and for me it's quite triggering. I also have a small filtering suggestion: I think we should add 2 buttons. One is things you've already bought if you need to repurchase something. And the other is things you HAVENT bought. So if you're adding on to a display case or collection you can get new things that you don't already have. Regardless Etsy is a quite charming app and I love it very much!

I used to be a huge fan of Etsy back in the day when everything was handmade and crafted by small business owners. That unique vibe was what made it so special. But now, I often come across items labeled as handmade that clearly aren't. It hasn't been bad enough for me to bother returning anything, but it's definitely shaken my trust in the sellers. They know how to throw around buzzwords like “organic,” “artisan,” and “small business,” and it feels like they’re just cashing in without any real accountability. Ordering has become a bit of a gamble. One time, though, I got really frustrated and felt I had to take action. I bought a pair of “vintage 1990 black CK jeans” from a seller who clearly just hit up Goodwill and marked them up. People were falling for her brand, and I admit I was one of them. She had this amazing pair that looked like a one-of-a-kind vintage gem, probably originally only $3 at a thrift store, but her Photoshop skills had me convinced. When they finally arrived, they had this awful mildewy smell—like she snagged them from a free clothing bin. They didn’t match the pictures at all, and the sizing was off too. To top it off, it took six months to even get a response from her. I tried reaching out, and Etsy did too, but she ghosted us both. I ended up paying way too much for a terrible product. So, if you’re shopping on Etsy, just be careful! Make sure to ask questions and read all the reviews.

I have been using Etsy for years and love buying from small businesses. I’ve had nothing but positive experiences from the vendors and there are always so many new and creative items being posted every day. I prefer “doom scrolling” on Etsy to any other social media or seller platform. One thing I find very annoying is the massive amounts of updates I get. I don’t want to be notified every time a shop has an update. I want to be able to favorite a shop or item so that I can easily find them when I’m ready to make a purchase. Unfortunately, the only way to stop receiving the notifications is to unfavorite shops and items or to turn off app notifications altogether. I want to be notified if I get a message, though so that option is not favorable either. I get the marketing strategy, if you get a notification, you are more likely to open the app and, therefore, more likely to buy. However, I would rather unfavorite a shop or item to avoid the notifications. This is unfortunate for the shop owners because I know I’m not the only person who feels like this and it negatively impacts their sales. There are a lot of people who sell similar items and you aren’t guaranteed to easily find the same shop by searching for a particular item, unless you happen to remember the name of the shop. I wish there was a separate “follow” functionality if you do want to get those updates so favoriting items and shops could allow you to easily find and support particular sellers.

I’ve been shopping on ETSY for several years and never had any major issues. Well I ordered a shirt for someone for Christmas and what I received is not quite what I ordered. It’s gray not black and the wrong size. I’ve been looking for 2+ hours trying to find a receipt that shows what I actually ordered. I’m not sure if I messed up the order or they messed up and shipped wrong item. I can see I purchased it but has no details on what size or color I ordered. If you touch the actual item it just takes you back to their page to buy another one. I scrolled through the help page and goggled it-apparently the little email saying you place an order with this shop that has view order link is all you get(clicking the link takes you to the generic receipt showing the product but not the specifications you ordered) I had this problem before when I ordered a set of acrylic nails. They were beautiful and the size I ordered was perfect so I wanted to place a new order. Never could find the details showing what size I ordered so I had to get a new sizing kit and start all over. I don’t think it is too much to ask to see exactly what you ordered on your receipt/my orders page.

I absolutely love ETSY! It has just about everything I want and need. Granted some shops are quite a bit pricier than others, but if you look around you can find what you want for the right price. A lot of times things are on discount, or there are deals on things, such as buy 1-several get one free, or free shipping. I love shopping on here for my fur babies items, Collars, tags, leashes, TuTus, clothes and much more along with car decals. Keep in mind there are so many more things to shop for. Make sure you look at the shipping price, because unless you are set on that item it can be pricey, and you may be able to find it cheaper on here. I just ordered a window decal for me, which I have never had a decal before, but my son is going into the Marines, so I have to support him. It was only $6.00 and something cents for a 6”x6”, and free shipping. By the way it was on clearance. Can’t go wrong with that deal. I just hope I get it in a timely manner. Usually their shipping is fairly fast as well. Stay in contact with the seller if you are concerned you haven’t gotten it by the time it says you are going to get it, and I have only had one somewhat direct/rude seller. I still remained calm, and they kind of checked their attitude. 9x10 the seller has always been so kind, and honestly I have never received a product I didn’t like or expect. ETSY is the place to go when looking for specialized/embroidered/monogrammed/etc. products! Thank you for taking the time to read my review!

I have been obsessed with Vintage Jewelry and fashions since I was a child and discovered it while playing dress up at my auntie’s! She had old prom dresses of my moms! And boxes of fun sparkly jewelry. I immediately started adding pieces to my wardrobe & wearing them to school and defined my personal style. Needless to say I have worked since then in the arts for over 30 years! And I still shop and buy a lot of Vintage both in person and online. Etsy is the one marketplace I consistently purchase from, because the sellers are not only really personal, but professional and really take offering unique and quality pieces and sending them clean and generally even packaged in some creative and feel good way! Making packages fun and their excellent condition undisappointing! I won’t mention another marketplace by name but 8 of 10 or more items I purchase there are flawed or damaged or worse yet imitations! Not when I buy from the delightful ETSY community! Therefore, when gifting, can buy a gift and know that I can have it sent directly to friends or family and they will be enormously happy with my unique quality and thoughtful choice! 🌈🌈 I also like shopping with real people and knowing my purchase benefits them personally, not some impersonal corporation. Etsy is very Soulful and exactly why I eventually decided to become an ETSY seller and join the fun and prestige! And I could write another 1000+ words on what a great decision that was! Happy Holidays & Thank you Team Etsy for maintaining a lovely community!