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Shop Policies help?

Could I get some feedback on my shop policies? I feel like they are brief but I am an Etsy newbie and not quite sure what else to include...

Thank you in advance for your time!
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Re: Shop Policies help?

I noticed several things that you may want to consider. Think about what you would want to know before you bought something online. Your policies should answer as many of your customers' questions as possible. They can also protect you in case someone files a complaint with Etsy.

Payment: How do you accept credit cards? If it's direct checkout, then say that. I noticed you have a 'reserved' listing in your shop, how long will you hold a reserved item for? Will you accept special orders? If so, will payment be due all up-front or upon completion? Will you require a refundable/non-refundable deposit?

Shipping: Are you shipping first class, priority, or parcel post? Can the customer request a shipping upgrade? Will you combine shipping costs? Will you be waiting for payment to clear before shipment? When will you ship items- is it daily or on particular days? Will you be sending a shipping notification? Will you ship internationally? If so, who is responsible for any additional customs charges and fees?

Refunds: How long does your customer have to contact you with a problem? What if the item breaks or gets lost in the mail? (Since your items are particularly fragile, you may want to provide your customers more information so that they feel secure making a purchase from your shop.)

Other: Are your items ready to ship or made to order? How should they care for their items- can they be washed? How? What other sevices do you offer to your customers? Will you accept special orders? If so, how long might a customer expect their order to take? What if the item is a gift- will you ship it directly to the recipient? Will you offer gift wrap and/or enclose a note? What if your customer is unhappy- should they contact you before leaving feedback?

I hope that this helps you without being overwhelming. Good luck!
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Re: Shop Policies help?

Barbara, Thank you so much for your detailed feedback! I will get to work updating my policies and including this valuable info :-)
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My advice is look at other shops and pick out what you need and use it as it applies to your shop. Then, don't forget to add as you think of things.
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Payment must be made at time of purchase.
I not sure you need to say this. Include parcel post ? When will you ship it? how long will it take to get my order.
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Re: Shop Policies help?

I've been open since September and I consider my policies still a work in progress. In fact, I probably update something in my policies once every week or two.

I agree with Jenni. I've found some established shops and checked out their policies and took notes of things to mention. You'll want to put yourselves in the shoes of a brand-new buyer and think objectively: "Are there any aspects I'm leaving out? Anything I would need or like to know?"

Good luck!
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Re: Shop Policies help?

Thank you Jenni, Mireya and Whitney! The policy part of my page seems the most difficult...but I like the "work in progress" idea...I can handle that ;-)
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