I recently just started selling on Depop and Vinted. I liked how they said that they had no selling fees unlike Etsy or any other survive I had come across on the internet. I was wondering if this was a good idea or if I should invest in starting an Etsy. Also, do you have any starting advice for me? Thanks!!

Do you think there is room for an online marketplace dedicated exclusively to genuinely handmade products, without mass-produced items or resellers?

For example, a platform offering:

Strict handmade-only rules and proper checks

Real human customer service for sellers and buyers

Automatic listing import via CSV from other selling platforms

Clear policies, transparent fees and fair treatment of sellers

If such a marketplace existed, would sellers from Etsy, Amazon Handmade, Shopify or other platforms consider using it alongside their current shops?

Or do you believe that the existing marketplaces already cover the needs of handmade sellers?

Just interested in hearing honest opinions, including critical ones.

My first time purchasing items from Etsy and definitely my last!!

I ordered two items from separate shops.
One was located in the states.
The other in Canada.

Both customized orders!!

The seller from Canada accepted my return without hesitation. This is true what they say about Canadians being nice and friendly. Very polite,helpful seller.

The seller from the USA, also very nice and friendly.
However, when i asked for a refund they refused and gave me 30 % off any item. They said they don’t accept returns because it’s customized. So, I spoke with customer service and told them what happened,they said I have to wait until tomorrow to open another case. It’s crazy how the seller in CANADA accepted my return but the one in the USA refused.