American e-commerce company focused on handmade or vintage items and craft supplies. As of 31 December 2021, Etsy had over 120 million items in its marketplace, and the online marketplace for handmade and etsy valentine gifts goods connected 7.

Each listing will remain on the shop’s page for a maximum of 4 months, or until someone buys the product. The prices of products are set by the shop owner, but Etsy claims 6. Living, Jewelry, Women, Men, Kids, Vintage, Weddings, Craft Supplies, Trending Items, Gift Ideas, Mobile Accessories, and more. When a buyer views a product, they can choose to view the positive percentage feedback of each seller to determine the reliability of the shop. Once a buyer finds a product they would like to buy, they click “Add to Cart”, and that product is added to their virtual “Shopping Cart”.

The buyer may then either continue shopping, or purchase the selected item. Etsy has received criticism for its handling of customer data and privacy. Most sellers are women, who tend to be college-educated and in their twenties and thirties. Etsy sellers range from hobbyists to professional artists who use the site to make a living. Etsy’s main office is in Dumbo, Brooklyn, and it has hosted open crafting classes in the “Etsy Labs”.