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r/Etsy · 30 days
Sorted by scoreEtsy identity verification issues
Etsy sellers experiencing account verification problems, leading to shop closures and confusion. Many rely on their shops for income and seek restorative support.
- Etsy failed to verify my identity and paused my 100+ sales shop. Has anyone recovered from this?r/Etsy
- Etsy Shop Help For Beginnersr/Etsy
- Handmade Only filter and struggle with Etsy supportr/Etsy
Buyer-seller transaction disputes
Etsy sellers dealing with challenging buyer interactions, dissatisfied customers, and potential financial losses from disputes. Many raise concerns over support responses and review impacts.
- Etsy refunded my $250+ international order for "non-delivery" while it was awaiting customs chargesr/Etsy
- Did I order the wrong thing?r/Etsy
- I was curious about a transaction I mader/Etsy
Intellectual property theft concerns
Etsy sellers whose original works are being copied or misrepresented by other shops. This group faces challenges in protecting their creations and navigating legal avenues.
- Listing photos stolen by another Etsy shopr/Etsy
- How do I know?r/Etsy
- First time buyer wanting to make a decently large purchase. How should I proceed?r/Etsy
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The hard truth
43% of startups failed because nobody asked for them.
Poor product-market fit is the #2 reason startups fail, according to CB Insights
Top 9 reasons for startup failure
Based on an analysis of 385 startup failures since 2023
- Ran out of capital70%
- Poor product-market fit43%
- Wrong market timing or macro conditions29%
- Unsustainable unit economics19%
- Ineffective strategic pivot6%
- Outcompeted by rivals6%
- Operational or leadership challenges5%
- Technical or clinical issues3%
- Fraud or legal problems3%
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