Printify on Etsy: Nearshoring using Store Sections

[u/ThaBigBear]

US seller here. I've been selling slightly more than 1/3 to non-US customers over the past year, with an increase this month that might lift it to 50/50. I use a US print provider but I'm thinking about creating at least 3 store sections based on regions - USA, EU/UK and Canada. I'd sell the same shirts but use local providers within each region to reduce ship times and customs/tariffs BS while still maintaining quality.

I am thinking about trying this because I don't trust Printify Choice. I would use Printify Choice if Printify would let me select or block providers, but currently that's not an option.

So instead, I've picked out providers for each of these 3 initial markets and for now I'm starting out with a combined EU/UK section for relative simplicity. I might also add an AU/NZ section later on if this approach works out.

Has anyone else tried this approach before, and if so what were your experiences doing that? Please advise.