Maxmum Alee
Junior Member
- Feb 12, 2020
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Hey everyone!
I wanted to share some exciting news from Etsy! In 2024, Etsy is rolling out updates to the onboarding process for new shops to ensure that Etsy remains a trusted and safe place to shop and do business.
Here are the key details:
Priority on Safety: Etsy's team is dedicated to ensuring a safe and trusted environment for all shoppers. With these updates, we aim to protect the vibrant marketplace and community we've built together.
Identity Verification: New shop owners will now undergo an enhanced identity check during the set-up process. This involves uploading a photo ID and taking a selfie for verification. Etsy has partnered with Persona, a certified third-party company known for its high security standards.
Shop Set-Up Fee 15$: To support enhanced security measures and verification processes, Etsy is introducing a new shop set-up fee. New shops may be required to pay a one-time fee of $15 before opening for business. This upfront investment helps ensure that new shops are committed to the Etsy community.
These changes will be implemented gradually over the next few months and will only affect newly created shops. Existing shops will not be impacted.
We'd love to hear your thoughts and feedback on these updates! Please feel free to share your comments below. Your input is valuable to us as we strive to make Etsy a better place for everyone.
I wanted to share some exciting news from Etsy! In 2024, Etsy is rolling out updates to the onboarding process for new shops to ensure that Etsy remains a trusted and safe place to shop and do business.
Here are the key details:
Priority on Safety: Etsy's team is dedicated to ensuring a safe and trusted environment for all shoppers. With these updates, we aim to protect the vibrant marketplace and community we've built together.
Identity Verification: New shop owners will now undergo an enhanced identity check during the set-up process. This involves uploading a photo ID and taking a selfie for verification. Etsy has partnered with Persona, a certified third-party company known for its high security standards.
Shop Set-Up Fee 15$: To support enhanced security measures and verification processes, Etsy is introducing a new shop set-up fee. New shops may be required to pay a one-time fee of $15 before opening for business. This upfront investment helps ensure that new shops are committed to the Etsy community.
These changes will be implemented gradually over the next few months and will only affect newly created shops. Existing shops will not be impacted.
We'd love to hear your thoughts and feedback on these updates! Please feel free to share your comments below. Your input is valuable to us as we strive to make Etsy a better place for everyone.
- Question 1: As someone who has been selling on Etsy for the last 5 years, I've noticed many legitimate sellers discussing instances where Etsy suspended their shop upon sign-up without explanation. How do you think the introduction of face verification and the non-refundable sign-up fee can help sellers and provide them with safety?
- Question 2: Let's say someone used David's documents and their shop got suspended. Now, after this policy update, if David tries to open a new shop, pays the fee, and passes face verification, will Etsy allow him to sell on Etsy or not?
