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March 30, 2022 01:00 pm
Original Link: https://www.theverge.com/2022/3/30/23001727/etsy-seller-strike-boycott-fee-increase
Etsy sellers will go on strike in April and want customers to boycott
In February, Etsy CEO Josh Silverman had good news to share with investors: sales and revenue were at an all-time high, sending Etsy stock soaring. At the same time, Silverman had less welcome news for sellers, delivered via email: transaction fees were going up, from 5 percent to 6.5 percent, or a 30 percent increase, beginning April 11th.
For Kristi Cassidy, an active seller on Etsy since 2007, the fee increase was the last straw. Cassidy, who sells gothic Victorian costumes and accessories, had a happy first decade on the platform. She was able to reach a customer base eager to buy handmade products, and she grew her business selling made-to-order and custom pieces. But for the last few years, changes at Etsy that she feels hurt...
Original Link: https://www.theverge.com/2022/3/30/23001727/etsy-seller-strike-boycott-fee-increase
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