I think this is getting a bit out of control

[420Handmadeboxes]

All I see are people trying to earn money through promoting what ever for whom ever. Sorry but it seems a bit over the top.

[Colors4Conservation]

Maybe just ignore it?

[MaxGyllenhaalShop]

I totally agree, this is becoming a market place for advertisers appearing as Etsy members.

[NorthWindCarvings]

I agree.

[MyRetirementGig]

Etsy used to be a great site for the small handmade business, but alas, along cane Amazon and now we have to compete with their business model. My sales have plummeted since I started offering the free shipping. I need to find an alternative venue to sell my goods. 

[EmuStation]

---

@MyRetirementGig wrote:

My sales have plummeted since I started offering the free shipping.

---

So don't offer free shipping?  At least that is optional, unlike the new 12-15% ad fees on top of Etsy fees. That's going to wreck shops.

I'm not sure how $15 causes your business to fall apart but $12+$3 things were booming, but then again since Common Core math scores nationwide have been going down dramatically. (Just as intended.)

[LostThyme]

I agree

[420Handmadeboxes]

I am going to wait until this virus mess is over, as for now its not worth even trying. Its just to depressing!