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.

First and likely most importantly, new Etsy shops will now be required to complete an enhanced identity verification process when first setting up their shop. This will include uploading a valid photo ID such as a driver's license or passport, as well as taking a real-time selfie.

If an Etsy seller sells your images without your permission, they have committed copyright infringement and can be sued.

Here are the pros of paying Etsy's transaction fees vs. starting your own site: 👍 More Marketing = More Buyers: Etsy says one of the key reasons they're increasing transaction fees is so they have more money for marketing. Etsy says they spent close to $600M in 2021, and intend to increase that spend in 2024.