I need to speak to a real person about my deactivated listings. I have sent messages and just get the same noreply@etsy email in return. I tried the chat and they did not address the problem at all. I do not know where to turn.
I build door hardware and accessories with parts I have sourced over the world in my workshop in Baltimore. All the knob sets are built by hand by me or my husband: I choose doorknob hardware combinations and put them together, to the cabinet knobs I add special hardware. I make one of a kind custom orders to my buyers decor needs. Some parts I make completely from raw materials. Some parts are tooled by my partner in Taiwan who has special equipment. Those parts to me to finish and improve. I pack the items myself. I take all my own photos. I do not use stock photos from anywhere. I design my own instructions for installation.
These listings have been inactivated for creativity violation! This is just baffling and I am distraught. I have lost my Star Seller stars, my business is tanking. I am at a loss as to what to do!
Hello again @RoussoReproductions
Just confirming that we have shared your report with the appropriate team. Please look out for follow-up replies via your open ticket. Best wishes to you, and thank you to everyone who has offered help!
Etsy have changed the Creativity Standards.
There is discussion of it on the forum, the big one is here:
in particular this post relating to home improvement product sellers:
Lawrence (Clare's other half)
I must be logged in.....
Full Forums access is all set for you @RoussoReproductions! Apologies for the technical issue.
Nvm
@TickleYourWitch Star seller is now removed whenever listings are removed. Until the OP solves her listing issues, the badge won't be restored.
Are you accessing the forum from the Seller App?
If so, try using a browser instead.
I can only access the Technical Issues section of the forum from the Seller App on the Android tablet, but I get full forum access through a browser.
Lawrence
Etsy's Creativity Standards - Our House Rules | Etsy
You are claiming made by but I'm not sure if Etsy considers that the case. More like designed by and then made with the help of your own company? POD? This may get into an area that Etsy has difficulty with and each attempt at making changes does create a great deal of frustration.
Unfortunately you will have to discuss the issue with Etsy. As to the star seller, depends on whether or not Etsy agrees that your items are handmade (made by) or if you need to change that to designed by.
I don't know what is truly right or wrong here. It is something you simply have to hash out with Etsy.
Hello again @RoussoReproductions
Just confirming that we have shared your report with the appropriate team. Please look out for follow-up replies via your open ticket. Best wishes to you, and thank you to everyone who has offered help!