How do you know if an Etsy store is legit?

If you scroll down on any product page on Etsy.com, you’ll see reviews written by Etsy shoppers. These reviews are a good way to find out if a seller is trustworthy in many categories, such as: Product quality. Shipping and delivery times.

Will Etsy remove unfair reviews?

Unless a review violates Etsy’s policies, it can’t be removed. We are prevented by laws in various markets from interfering with consumer opinion regarding the item or service received.

Is Etsy a safe website to purchase from?

Yes, Etsy is safe to buy from because of its secure payment system, the protection Etsy offers buyers, and its review system. Etsy has been around since 2005 and has processed billions of dollars in transactions. There are millions of sellers on Etsy, most of whom are trustworthy.

Does opening a case on Etsy hurt the seller?

Yes, opening a case on Etsy does hurt the seller. Even if the seller wins the case and doesn’t have to issue a refund, they’ll still be penalized on Etsy for having an open case. Etsy states that cases opened against a shop in the past four months can hurt the shop’s visibility in searches.

Are there fake shops on Etsy?

Online marketplace Etsy has come under fire over the last few months, as a significant number of products sold there have turned out to be fake. The hugely popular site is a place where creators can sell their handmade products.

Can Etsy sellers delete reviews?

Both customers and Etsy sellers are unable to delete reviews. However, customers can modify their star-ratings, comments, and photos that they post to your shop within the first 100 days. This is a great way to try and change their minds by providing excellent customer service after a bad review.

Can you report a buyer on Etsy?

I’m a buyer A case is a formal way to file a complaint against a shop. You can open a case after the date when your order should arrive. To start a case, click Choose your order and select the order.

Is Etsy owned by eBay?

Etsy does not professionally partner with other sites such as Facebook, eBay, or Amazon.com. Because they are their own parent company and owner, Etsy has a lot of freedom about how they want to operate their business and how they want to change the market scape for themselves.

Is Etsy safe to use credit card?

Secure payments on Etsy All credit card information sent to Etsy is encrypted using Transport Layer Security technology (TLS) and tokenized with our credit card processors. Etsy stores no sensitive credit card information, only tokens returned to us by our processors.

Will Etsy refund money?

If you use Etsy Payments, you can issue a refund after the payment is processed, and before 180 days after the payment is processed. After 180 days have passed, you can’t refund an order through Etsy Payments.

How do I report a rude seller on Etsy?

I’m a seller If you see an item being sold on Etsy or a review that violates our policies, please report it by clicking Report this item to Etsy at the bottom of the listing. You can also flag an entire shop by clicking Report this shop to Etsy link on the left of the shop’s homepage.