Feature suggestion

[HechoEnCasaTaller]

Hi All,
I've published this on discussion forum but it was buried so fast that I'm afraid almost no one has noticed. As I think is a good Idea and want it to get into ETSY's radar, I'm republishing here:
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As I guess to many of us have happened, a couple of the sold out items in my shop have a good number of visits (from Pinterest and other sources). Since for some of us (mainly hand crafters, but I guess it can be true in a way for vintage and supply) it takes time to make a new item or series, wouldn't be a good idea to have a feature to let the buyer know when is available again?

I mean something like " Sorry, this item sold. Do you want to be notified when it becomes available again? (check box) meantime, you may also like:"

By the seller side, when preparing the listing, we could have a choice like:
if sold out:
I will list more (radio button)
this is unique (radio button)

and finally, it will be great if the seller can have a feedback on how many people have asked (or is asking) for it.

What do you think?

[HildaLea]

I'm not sure if Etsy would do something like that, but it would be great if potential buyers could be notified automatically when a sold out listing they like goes back up! And stats on that would be even better.

[HechoEnCasaTaller]

I'm not sure how complicated will be from programming point of view, but I for me at least, will be a very good sales tool. I wonder how many more of the sellers will consider this good enough to make a formal suggestion to Etsy. By the way... is there any "Etsy suggestions mailbox"?

[Former_Member]

I don't know how complicated it would be to implement this idea. However I like it very much!

[HoneyThistle]

I've been thinking about this exact same idea for a while - it would be really helpful for both buyers and sellers! (plus it already exists on many other retail sites...)

Not quite sure about a formal suggestions mailbox, but maybe also having it posted in the forums (where there seems to be more traffic/eyeballs) might be a good way to get it noticed?

[HechoEnCasaTaller]

thank you all for the feedback!
I'm kind of newbie on this of online selling and Etsy is the only venue in where I've been. When I first thought about the idea I was quite excited, but after your comments and a good night sleep I realized that... well, they have been on line for many years, with lots of experienced sellers, have built a very professional team, so for sure they have thought about it... if it is not implemented yet, they must have a reason why.

[HildaLea]

I wouldn't just assume that haha. It can't hurt to send them an email suggesting it! Even if nothing happens, no harm.