Etsy vs Amazon

Susandoyleembroidery · December 6th, 2016, 12:37 AM

Hello,

I'm starting to sell my designs. Does anyone have experience selling on both? I understand Etsy has is more catered towards 'custom, hand made' items, but Amazon also has more potential customers, which means more sales.

Any thoughts on either, or both?

Thanks!

dodgerraft · December 16th, 2016, 09:09 AM

"Etsy doesn't sell as vast of inventory as Amazon does at large, what it does sell is a unique environment for this niche, creative, handmade market to connect."

you may want to read this article from Forbes: http://www.forbes.com/sites/nicolele.../#52f4d8a847ce

beneficentnurse · January 13th, 2017, 06:45 AM

As a consumer, Amazon seems to be more user friendly and has a wide range of options for anything that you need.

Carlyn Rehbein · March 19th, 2017, 11:07 PM

I have experience buying and selling in Etsy but not Amazon. Why not sell on both though?

claybrick · March 23rd, 2017, 11:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beneficentnurse

As a consumer, Amazon seems to be more user friendly and has a wide range of options for anything that you need.

I agree, Amazon is more user friendly.

Carlyn Rehbein · March 31st, 2017, 11:07 PM

I don't know. I find Etsy user-friendly enough.

Basikboy · April 23rd, 2017, 11:46 AM

Amazon is getting tougher and tougher to sell on when competing with startups in China that steal your designs and sell for next to nothing. Trying to contact Amazon to complain about it is like pulling teeth! MANY Amazon apparel sellers are looking into their next moves. It's really bad compared to just a few years ago and there doesn't seem to be a light at the end of the Amazon tunnel unfortunately. It's always best to build your own site and use social media to build your audience.

paltrysweet · July 19th, 2017, 11:35 PM

I do have a better experience in terms of buying with Amazon. I'm already comfortable with them. By the way, I'll try Etsy the next time I consider to purchase.

derrick · January 14th, 2019, 10:23 AM

Etsy is niche for handmade goods, i think it is better than amazon though there are more customers at amazon.

anne zoomsub · January 21st, 2019, 09:31 PM

Why don't you try this two? Etsy is mainly for handmade items, many designs are special and innovative. Amazon is popular and maybe more customers, but i think you can try both!