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  • Question
    How much should I price my items for?
    Ylva Bosemark
    Ylva Bosemark
    Small Business Owner
    Ylva Bosemark is a high school entrepreneur and the founder of White Dune Studio, a small company that specializes in laser cut jewelry. As a young adult herself, she is passionate about inspiring other young adults to turn their passions into business ventures.
    Ylva Bosemark
    Small Business Owner
    Expert Answer
    Try selling your items at a few crafts fairs. It's a great way to test out your product and see what customers are willing to pay. Then, you can use the info you gather to price your items on Etsy.
  • Question
    Where can I get help if I can't preview or save my product on Etsy?
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    Community Answer
    First, try refreshing the page. If that doesn't work, wait 24 hours and try again, as it may be a temporary bug. If the issue persists, visit the Etsy community to check for posts about similar problems. If you don't find a solution, post your question there to inform Etsy about the issue.
  • Question
    How do I mark an item as sold on Etsy?
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    Community Answer
    An item is automatically marked as sold once it sells on Etsy.
  • Question
    How can I rearrange items in my Etsy shop without making them favorites?
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    Community Answer
    To rearrange items in your Etsy shop, log into your account and go to the front page of your shop. Under your ratings, click the orange "Edit Shop" button. Once it loads, scroll down past your shop announcement to find the white "Rearrange Items" button. Click it, and you'll be able to move your items into any order or page you prefer.
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    Why do I need to list a quantity for a made-to-order item on Etsy?
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    Community Answer
    You need to list a quantity to reflect the availability of your materials. If you have a limited amount of fabric and can make only 10 dresses, list the quantity as 10. If your supplies are unlimited, you can list a larger number.
  • Question
    How do I delete a draft listing from Etsy?
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    Community Answer
    Go to your Etsy Listings Manager and click on "Draft" under Listing Status. Find the draft you want to delete, click on the gear icon for a menu, and select "Delete." Confirm the deletion to permanently remove the listing.
  • Question
    How can I sell multiple items in one Etsy listing?
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    Community Answer
    If the items are identical, increase the quantity available in the listing. If they are simply similar, click "Add a Listing" and enter the details. In "Inventory and Pricing," choose "Add a Variation," select the variation, and enter your options. Ensure you select "Prices vary for each..." if applicable. Click "Save and Continue" to set specific prices for each variant, complete the rest of the information, and click "Publish."
  • Question
    How do I sign in to my new Etsy shop?
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    Community Answer
    To sign in to your Etsy shop, visit Etsy.com and click the "Sign in" button at the top right corner. Enter the email and password you used to register, then click "Sign in." To access your store, click "Shop Manager" in the top right corner, which takes you to your shop dashboard. Use the column on the left to navigate actions like "Listings" and "Conversations."
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    How do I add PayPal as a payment option to my Etsy account?
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    To add PayPal to your Etsy account, go to Shop Manager, then Finances, and select Payment settings. Under Accepted payments, choose PayPal and enter your PayPal account email address. Payments from PayPal sales will then be directed to your PayPal account.
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    How do I add products when I'm logged into my Etsy account?
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    Community Answer
    To add products, navigate to your Etsy Dashboard and select Shop Manager on the left-hand side. Click on "Listings" from the options, and then click the orange "Add a Listing" button in the top right corner to start creating your listing.
  • Question
    What happens when I block a user on Etsy? Can they still purchase from my shop?
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    Community Answer
    Blocking a user on Etsy only prevents them from messaging you; they can still buy, review, and favorite items in your shop.
  • Question
    Can anyone see items in my Etsy cart if I don't check out?
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    Community Answer
    No, items in your cart are only visible to you unless you proceed to checkout.
  • Question
    Is there an app I can use to list an item on Etsy from my Kindle?
    Edith
    Edith
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    Yes, search for Etsy in the App Store. However, it may not be available for certain devices.
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