Can you reopen a closed Etsy shop?

If you closed your Etsy shop, you can reopen it. All your information will be exactly as you left it. If your shop was suspended, you may have received an email from Etsy letting you know. Respond directly to that email and request that your shop be reopened.

What happens if an Etsy shop closes?

If your shop is closed or suspended, Etsy expects you to resolve any open orders. Depending on the situation your shop is in, you must either issue buyers a full refund or fulfill your orders.

Can you open another Etsy shop after suspended?

Sadly, you can't open another account after Etsy decides to suspend one. Your Etsy shop is linked to your bank account and your address, so the platform will know it's you again and it will block you from opening a new Etsy store.

How do I reinstate my Etsy shop?

Are Etsy bans permanent?

Etsy does not only ban accounts permanently, but the platform takes other disciplinary measures depending on your actions. Because of this, you need to remain aware of the type of bans Etsy imposes to take action accordingly.

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Why would a seller be removed from Etsy?

To become a Star Seller, your shop must meet certain criteria and comply with all of Etsy's policies. If your shop earned a Star Seller badge but no longer meets the requirements for the program, we may remove the badge.

Why is Etsy shop closed?

All Etsy shops get shut down because they did not follow Etsy's selling policies. Understand that it's HARD to get shut down and you don't have to worry if you're doing things on the up and up.

How many warnings does Etsy give?

After a shop receives a warning Etsy will review the shop again within 90 days. Shops can receive two customer service warnings within two years. If a shop continues to get low reviews or open cases even after these two warnings it will be reviewed for permanent suspension.

Will Etsy Unsuspend my account?

In order to get your account and your privileges back, you have to file an appeal. This means that you'll have to write a detailed yet transparent description of your business and you'll have to try to explain the reasons that might have led to your suspension.

Why does Etsy suspend new accounts?

An Etsy account can be suspended due to customer or seller policy violations on your account. This suspension can be temporary or permanent, disallowing you from continuing to sell or operate on Etsy.com. You can appeal your account to try and get it running again, but Etsy can deny those requests.

What happens if someone opens a case against you on Etsy?

Once a case has been opened, Etsy will usually resolve and close the case automatically on your behalf.

Is it illegal to resell items from Etsy?

Etsy's marketplace includes handmade items, vintage items, and craft supplies. Reselling is only allowed in the vintage and craft supplies categories. Everything listed in our Handmade category must be made or designed by you, the seller. Reselling is not allowed in Handmade.

Will Etsy remove a negative review?

The shop owner can not delete a bad review on Etsy. They should contact the buyer privately and attempt to resolve the issue. Or in Etsy can remove the review if it goes against Etsy policies.

What are you not allowed to sell on Etsy?

Alcohol, Tobacco, Drugs, Drug Paraphernalia, and Medical Drugs. Animal Products and Human Remains. Dangerous Items: Hazardous Materials, Recalled Items, and Weapons. Hate Items: Items that Promote, Support, or Glorify Hatred.

Can I buy a product and sell it under my own brand?

Generally, it's not illegal to resell an item that you have legitimately purchased. Once you have purchased something at retail it is yours to do with as you choose. Manufacturers tend to have little or no control over a product past the first customer they sell to.

What is it called when you buy something cheap and sell it for more?

arbitrage Add to list Share. "Buy low, sell high" is the mantra of the stock market. Perhaps the most extreme example of this is arbitrage, the act of buying and selling goods simultaneously in different markets to gain an immediate profit.

Can you sue someone on Etsy?

You may need to file counter claims through Etsy.

If you receive an 'Infringement Notification' from Etsy, and you believe that your product name, shop name, or other use of the mark in question is legitimate and not infringing, you may file a counter claim – again through Etsy.

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.

How do you deal with difficult customers on Etsy?

What is an Etsy stealth account?

An Etsy stealth account is any Etsy store in addition to your main one but not linked to it. If you create more than one store, Etsy links them together via your personal details and IP address. Stealth in this case doesn't mean invisible.

How do I unlock my Etsy account?

What is the difference between Shopify and Etsy?

The major difference between the two is Shopify allows users to create their own branded space, whereas Etsy is a marketplace. Etsy is associated mainly with handmade goods, but many sellers also resell vintage clothing, crafting supplies and other unique items.

How do I get ahold of Etsy customer service?

Sign in to Etsy.com and go to Your account. On the Etsy app, sign in and go to You. Go to Purchases and reviews. Select Help with order next to the order you're interested in.

How do I chat with Etsy support?

Go to the Etsy Forums and look at the top right of the page. You'll see a link for chat, and the three main chat rooms. Click on "chat rooms." (You can also click red, green, or blue, to be taken directly to that chat room.)