What is Esty?
Etsy is an online marketplace where vendors can connect with buyers. Sellers on Etsy typically sell a variety of handcrafted or vintage goods.
Products sold on Etsy include:
- Arts
- Crafts and crafting supplies
- Jewelry
- Paper goods
- Housewares
- Artisan foods
- Small-batch cosmetics
- Handmade personal care items
- Clothing and accessories
Many artists sell digitally downloaded items, such as art prints, stationery designs, planners, or other printable documents.
Vintage items must be at least 20 years old to qualify.
Vintage items sold on Etsy include costumes, clothing, accessories, jewelry, photos, housewares, games, books, and toys.
Esty South Africa Contact Details
Does Etsy work in South Africa?
Enabling Etsy Payments means being subject to its payment processing fees. Sellers in certain countries—including Mexico, the Philippines, and South Africa—will also need to meet minimum payment thresholds before their Etsy revenue is in their bank.
How to open an Etsy shop in South Africa?
Your first step is to go to www.etsy.com and select Sell on Etsy and then Open an Etsy Shop. Fill in all your details and click Register. Etsy will then guide you through the steps to set up your shop details.
How long does Etsy take to deliver to South Africa?
Etsy estimates 3 to 7 business days for domestic deliveries, depending on the customer’s choice of service, and 10 to 30 working days for international shipments.
How much does it cost to sell on Etsy South Africa?
Once an item sells, there is a 6.5% transaction fee on the sale price (including the shipping price you set).
If you accept payments through Etsy Payments, we also collect a 3% + $0.25 payment processing fee when an item is sold.