Is it possible to purchase a Etsy shop without getting caught?
- Thread starter KingSE
- Start date
- Dec 23, 2016
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yes, lots guys selling. but try to purchase from bst
Is there some sort of guide on how to make the transfer?
- May 14, 2023
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Ask the seller to include a basic guide about how to avoid bans and how to log in without issues
SeOhunter7
BANNED
- May 20, 2024
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Purchasing an Etsy shop violates Etsy's Terms of Service, which require accounts to be owned and operated only by their original creators. Account transfers are explicitly prohibited unless Etsy explicitly approves them, such as in cases of inheritance or legal ownership transitions (e.g., merging a business). Violating these policies can result in permanent suspension of the shop.
If you're considering such a transaction, keep the following in mind: Risks of Detection: Etsy tracks account activity, such as IP changes, payment method updates, and shifts in messaging tone, making it likely they will detect a transfer. Sudden changes in product listings or customer interactions could raise flags. Consequences: If caught, both the buyer and the seller risk account suspension, loss of revenue, and bans from the platform. Negative reputational impact if customers or Etsy detect irregularities. If you're interested in acquiring an existing customer base, consider collaborating with the shop owner, where they retain control while you contribute to or partner in operations. Build a new Etsy shop from scratch using legitimate strategies, including replicating popular niches or leveraging expertise.
If you decide to proceed despite these warnings, ensure full transparency with the seller about the risks and have legal agreements in place for financial security, although Etsy's enforcement mechanisms could still disrupt the process.
If you're considering such a transaction, keep the following in mind: Risks of Detection: Etsy tracks account activity, such as IP changes, payment method updates, and shifts in messaging tone, making it likely they will detect a transfer. Sudden changes in product listings or customer interactions could raise flags. Consequences: If caught, both the buyer and the seller risk account suspension, loss of revenue, and bans from the platform. Negative reputational impact if customers or Etsy detect irregularities. If you're interested in acquiring an existing customer base, consider collaborating with the shop owner, where they retain control while you contribute to or partner in operations. Build a new Etsy shop from scratch using legitimate strategies, including replicating popular niches or leveraging expertise.
If you decide to proceed despite these warnings, ensure full transparency with the seller about the risks and have legal agreements in place for financial security, although Etsy's enforcement mechanisms could still disrupt the process.
theeyeinside
BANNED
- Aug 19, 2014
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Etsy says -
So why don't you -
Create a BRAND name
Get the domain for it at Epik.com
Make a corporate website and email. Search "Free Cpanel Hosting"
Us the email when registering for the account
Create the Etsy store. Pay the $15 if necessary
Pay someone you hire $10 or $20 and use them to create the count (ID verification)
Done.
Do it again
If your country is NOT in the Etsy payments list, then create an LLC in a country that IS
in the Etsy payments list, get a nominee director to create the store for you and run
everything out of there.
Etsy Payments is currently available for shops in the following countries:
Sincerely,
The Eye
So why don't you -
Create a BRAND name
Get the domain for it at Epik.com
Make a corporate website and email. Search "Free Cpanel Hosting"
Us the email when registering for the account
Create the Etsy store. Pay the $15 if necessary
Pay someone you hire $10 or $20 and use them to create the count (ID verification)
Done.
Do it again
If your country is NOT in the Etsy payments list, then create an LLC in a country that IS
in the Etsy payments list, get a nominee director to create the store for you and run
everything out of there.
Countries Eligible for Etsy Payments
Etsy Payments is currently available for shops in the following countries:
- Argentina
- Australia
- Austria
- Belgium
- Bulgaria
- Canada
- Chile
- China
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Hong Kong
- Hungary
- India
- Indonesia
- Ireland
- Israel
- Italy
- Japan
- Latvia
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malaysia
- Malta
- Mexico
- Morocco
- Netherlands
- New Zealand
- Norway
- Peru
- Philippines
- Poland
- Portugal
- Romania
- Singapore
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- South Africa
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Thailand
- Türkiye
- Ukraine
- United Kingdom
- United States
- Vietnam
Sincerely,
The Eye
- Jul 13, 2024
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I don't understood why he would need to buy a domain and create a corporate website for an Etsy store, can you elaborate more on that?
Rogoz19
BANNED
- Dec 18, 2024
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Buy carefully, whether you get banned or not almost always depends on your products that you sell, so be careful on new accounts.
- Apr 10, 2020
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You can go ahead with the purchase , I do not think they will ban you for this.
LeLife
Newbie
- May 3, 2025
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i need some for my business, please contact
Where you get people to open stores for you and how do you change it to your bank account then?
- Jan 21, 2016
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yea etsy don’t allow shop transfers but ppl still do it lowkey. usually they swap the email, phone, and bank details over time so it don’t look sus. gotta keep the ip + device consistent during login too. risky move tho, one wrong step and etsy could nuke the shop
