Just tried & failed multiple times to purchase etsy shipping labels. Anyone else having any issues or is it just me?
Try the usual. Refresh the page. Clean out cache and cookies. Reboot computer. Look to see if you have too many operations going on in the background. Try a different browser.
Use a computer rather than app.
IF all fails then it may be Etsy.
Try a different browser. If all else fails, PirateShip is free , fully integrated and can be set up in a few minutes.
You don't need Etsy labels to ship anything. Take the item to the post office in a box with the correct address and tell the person working there how do you want your item to be shipped. Make sure you get a Delivery Comfirmation number. Simple as that. No labels necessary
The PO will cost more. If they have commercial rates set what the customer paid won't even be covered..but any port in a storm.
You will save money on the Etsy labels. Send the item Priority, it's a bit more expensive but is very secure. I've been selling on Etsy 14 years and never once I used shipping labels. Never had a problem with my customers receiving their order... and I used to sell International for many years. Learn to charge the customer for the shipping that you are going to pay.
Pirate Ship is a good backup plan when Etsy labels are on the fritz.