Selling on Amazon Handmade VS Etsy! Which Makes the Most Money!??
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you are the only person who's covered the most important issues with hand made products that i've found. Thanks for sharing your hand made experiences .
I just want to thank *MyOnlineSelling. Com* for being a good wholesale and dropship directory. I've found the directory very useful and have been able to find a number of good dropshippers and wholesalers. And more importantly to me have been the frequent tips given out to subscribers which have been very very valuable to me. and I want to thank them for doing that job.
I sell on Ebay ( over 20 years) and Etsy (over 10 years) and have never heard of Amazon Handmade. And sounds like I don’t want to sell there!
If buy off Amazon long before Etsy or eBay. Hope this helps. My first and only experience on Etsy was a nightmare so much so that I'll never look at Etsy again.
Your marketing strategies plz
You solved an issue for me...
My wife has gone "embroidered crazy". We know to leave Amazon out of the picture. Thanks
You prolly dont give a shit but if you are bored like me during the covid times then you can stream pretty much all of the latest movies on InstaFlixxer. Been streaming with my girlfriend these days xD
@Watson Brixton Yea, I have been using InstaFlixxer for months myself :D
Wow, what you said about free stuff. I had been thinking that. The kid wore the shirt and then they wanted the money back. Really outrageous.
I agree! They wanted to "buy" it for the birthday party but planned to return it all along so they wouldn't have to pay for it! Total theft. Just awful!
WOW!!! THAT'S A LOT OF EMBROIDERY MACHINES
From Germany: Been with Etsy for a long time. Amazon Handmade is new to me. Thank you so much for this "pro and con" of the two. Your effort and explanations are just marvelous, bless you !!
You and Pam are so sweet to share your knowledge! ❤️
I have an amazing friend that gave me a heat press, cricut and a PE770 embroidery machine... I CANT WAIT to get started. She said if I’m successful that I can keep everything and if it doesn’t work out for me to just return everything to her.... she also told me to watch your channel to learn from you. She told me all about your story and how your business has grown.
wow thats amazing
@@shaymk123 she’s legally blind and as her vision got worse she just couldn’t use them. It was still a very generous gift from her, I was/am so blown away!
Yesss! Amazon is so confusing to me! I hate their dashboard!!!
I have sold with Etsy in the past but had problems getting responses from customer service. Never spoke to anyone on the phone and ultimately closed my shop out of frustration and developed my own website. Your message is helpful regarding Amazon handmade.
I was selling on Amazon and the problem I had was I wasn't getting the emails for sales. I agree that I like Etsy much better. I honestly don't like Amazon at all.
With 2 day shipping, I'll go with Amazon. Etsy, never again in this lifetime. One bitten, twice shy.
@@billhamilton6819 Serious question: why is 2-day shipping so important on hand-made products? Mass-produced I can understand.
Thank you , I have. Memories business, I make 90% of my makes are our of the client clothing of a loved one. It sounds like I should work with Etsy. You are amazing I just found your site on RUclips 12/29/2019. Happy New Year. One more thing you sweet little girl is awesome. I loved hearing her copy your every word on one of your videos. Don’t stop she from doing that to you, she is learning how to use words and make sentences. I would teacher that her friends might not like it ,but your a safe place for learning.☺️
Thanks for the information I am planning to sell hand made items. I crochet jewelry and afghans
, make quilts and pillow cases. I don't what to put to much out there at one time. From watching your videos on Amazon vs Etsy I am planning to choose Etsy. Right now I am trying to build some inventory so I have something to present to customers.
I agree with everything you said! I sell on both. Amazon can be a bully and be more expensive. Etsy is easier as far as adding products and more flexible on shipped dates. And, lower fees. Thanks for this!
I work for amazon and all they care about is rates. No surprise hearing about the strict production date.
Lol so funny my is Diana too and my that's one of my last names
Up unto about a year ago, Amazon didn't charge tax, and no shipping.
The thing the annoys me about Amazon is that I can't send pictures. People want me to make custom ordered doll clothes and I need to see what they are looking for and send them pictures about what I have made in the past.
Etsy USED to be handmade stuff. When they went public things changed. IMHO Etsy is flooded with crap that's definitely not handmade. They keep raising their fees too.
I've looked up facebook pages of ladies who have returned things and there have been two that showed them wearing the item at the event (wedding / concert). Amazon's policies suck for handmade. Thank you for this video that I'm not alone in my experience.
Amazon is the middleman. That's why they don't want you to have email phone number. Because they don't want you selling directly to your customer
For clothing, the typical retail mark-up difference between the wholesale price and the retail price is about 60%.
Very informative 😊 not like I intend to open a shop on any platform, but I do send people your way and I can emphasize on doing it through Etsy 😁
Thank you for the transparency and who gets paid for selling handmade products. Stay with Etsy. Amazon is a beast like Google, Facebook, Microsoft and Apple!🤬
You are very motivated and inspire me to want to do this but wonder how much it will all cost. I wish I had the internet when my children were little. I used you make things all the time. I just had a regular sewing machine. Like your out fits and keep going!👍😋
Thank you for that information it is so helpful. I’ve been wanting to sell personal handmade items on both. However, I heard that Etsy is better. with your information it will make my decision easier. thank you very much.
Thank you 🙏🏽 you really helped me!!! Now I can Start! 🥰
Thanks, Angela. Great information! Very helpful.
I think Amazon has the philosophy that the customer must by satisfied, no matter if the customer is at fault or you are at fault. Maybe, that will help those vendors who are frustrated by that particular policy by showing that their is a reason for it. It's possible that we, as vendors/sellers, come out ahead when we refund the dissatisfied customer, because, we earn the reputation of satisfying our customers. Which helps draw more customers. I really don't know if that is true. I've never read any statistics on it. In any case, thank you for helping me understand what's going on with these companies.
True. Amazon is very difficult than etsy.. Loved your video.
I personally appreciate your video! i make hand made items as well and have been thinking about selling on both platforms. You have helped me make more educated decision. Thanks & I am Proud of you!! Rockin it working for yourself!! GREAT JOB!!
I love anjelena god bless. You
Thanks Angela ... I appreciated your frank explanation of your experiences with both Etsy and Amazon Handmade. I'm new to the handmade business and have an Etsy shop but having trouble people finding me ... I'm learning about the whole promotion thing (pay to play I call it). I know that I have huge competition in the handmade jewelry market ... but with over 100 pieces in my store, I'd hope to have more consistent sales after 10 months in! I was accepted by Amazon Handmade a couple days ago ... but am a bit concerned about jumping in there after hearing your video. Again, Thanks for the video of your experience. I wish you much luck with your business!!!
Yes Etsy is probably the #1 market for handmade jewelry. You have to make sure your Title & Tags are the best possible for people to find you! & The promoted listings should definltey help but if you have the right tags and title you should get the sales :)
If you havent already I would watch a RUclips called Addtocart he sells handmade jewelry as well and gives a lot of tips!
@@AngelaJasmina yep, I have seen his vids and have his info on promoted listings.
Thanks again 😄
Thank you so much for this video! the way you make it sound my Etsy Shop would definitely not work on Amazon.
Amazon don’t always side with the customers because i ordered something from amazon and got the wrong item that was also damaged and they refused to refund me. That was my last purchase from them two years ago.
Amara Leigh they’ve changed dramatically since two years ago. Wayyyyyy better.
Plus it depends on the seller thru Amazon also..but Amazon is way better now
That doesn't happen anymore
After working for Amazon, I realize I am a better customer for all the other things I want. They want their employees to keep up with the machines.
Little by little they are taking over everything. Small business have a hard time competing when they can buy in bulk and get that great rate for whatever they need we, on the other hand, pay top dollar. So I do agree with Florian Lucan.
I absolutely love following you
Blessed Good Morning
Can you do a video on how you price your items?
Thank you very much and God Bless You and your family!
Yes I will do that one soon!
@@AngelaJasmina Thank you for replying it will help alot God Bless You
Thank you for all the information - appreciate it.
Love the information you gave in this video😊. Very straightforward. I’m hoping to start a homemade business sometime in the future so your info was essential for me. Thank you!!
I quit ebay selling for the very same reasons you sight. I dont know how anyone makes a profit. I would only sell old stuff I dont use anymore and unwanted gifts, plus I had the ability to ship with no cost, but people are such cheap skates it was still nearly impossible to make any money. I would always sell brand new stuff with free shipping at whole sale prices but people would still ask for a lower price. I posted a 42" mirror for $25 with free shipping and I still had people haggling for a lower price. I finally sold it for $20. If I had to pay for shipping it would have cost $50 just for the shipping.
Great Video! You answered all my questions! Thank You Angela!
Great video.. this information was very important.. definitely help me decide who to go with..thanks
I have been EXTREMELY slow to join Amazon as a seller. I have been with Etsy before it got popular. It has worked for me and they have a really good system setup. I am only a buyer when it comes to Amazon. If I buy something I'm not returning it unless something is REALLY wrong. Not everyone is like that. Not everyone respects the handmade culture.
Thanks for all of the great info! You have a beautiful daughter!
Appreciate your time sharing this information. The things you bring up really need to be considered well before making the first item for sell in a large market....maybe for sell period! Thanks a bunch!
I knew you were Italian before you said it lol! The hands! The hands!
Thank you so so much! I wanna start my own Etsy shop and this really helped me out!
I was considering amazon, but it sounds as bad as dealing with walmart...
Aww ... Your so cute! Thank you for sharing 💖
I wonder if its better to sell on our web page connected to face book as you can have a business on their. Also there are other craft groups on the site. Great video thank you.
Hey neighbor, ( I live in PG Co too) love watching your videos GREAT WORK
For all U.S. based viewers, to understand the actual law that no one owes income tax for home made items, go to losthorizons - com and see the actual regulations and why all holdings are returned by that law. DO NOT pay when the law says there is no obligation to do so! In fact, here on YT are several videos from those who apply this to their legit income tax management. search losthorizons
I do agree with u 100 % girl ... what she said about Amazon fee it's to high cost
can you make a updated version for this video please
You are so right. Customers do this Alllllllll the time. Im about to leave Amazon.
Thanks Angela, you're spot on regarding Amazon(Amazon FBA). In 2016, they've lost all our products shipped from China, they are dead in the water. I never heard about Amazon Handmade but wouldn't deal with Amazon, never. No one makes money with Amazon, look somewhere else.
Thank you for all informations. I was thinking about get on Amazon hand made but for sure after your explanations, it’s not for me for sure
Amazon does not show handmade stuff on search very easily. So if you don’t show on search then there is no opportunity to sell
25% of total profits is insane
You are so good at sharing your experiences so we can go in 👀 wide open. I miss your kiddo on the video 😂. Riley must be so tall now. And I have not seen your son. I have binged your RUclips today. I jus finished college and now ready to do something fun and money making lol
Also if you sign up with Amazon and dont sell in the first 30 days they cancel you account as a seller.
Now that makes no sense if you're new!
@@gerilynne1955 I know. Right. I didnt make a sell and they closed my account. It's crazy.
Crystal Reed so did they send your items back?
Thank you so much for the info. I was on the fence about selling my art on Amazon. 😖
just set up my wix website shop, looks great! only fees should be paypal fees. as far as exposure, I'll just create that on YT, FB, IG. cutting out middlemen is the way to go in so many areas of life and business.
Thanks for the great information you provided.
Thank you for such an honest feedback
Thank you
Can we get an updated video on this topic?
Hi Angela I have been trying to start my business since I was 40 and I am having a problem understanding how to begin can you do a video about that if you haven't done it yet thanks
I think it has more to offer than many other drop ship programs. I hope this website becomes extremely popular as it should. visit *MyOnlineSelling. Com* for more info
I am also on amazon handmade but not etsy. Hope to open an etsy store some day. Was wondering how the etsy fees work?
20%
I don't suppose you'd update this for 2023? Pretty please?
This was so helpful, thank you!!
One thing that I am curious about is the shipping process. I know that amazon does the shipping for you but for Etsy, the seller needs to deal with all the shipping costs like boxes, tape, shipping labels, and shipping fees. My question is: When selling on Etsy, how do you go about shipping fees so that it's not too expensive? What shipping carrier do you use? Do they provide a shipping discount for small business owners?
You can Google how to sell on Etsy and get information on saving on shipping costs. Sew sweetness video on RUclips talks to people that have a craft business and most use USPS. Hope that helps.
On Etsy I sold a 6.00 key chain yesterday and only made 1.86...that's it. And I even paid the shipping myself for the product. Etsy took 5% of the sale, charged me 3.70 for transaction fee and some other fee they wouldn't clarify. And that's on top of the .20 cents for posting. It's not worth it
So I'm personally curious about selling on Zibbet. Have you ever used the platform? If so, what are your thoughts?
I had no idea Amazon had Amazon Handmade, how interesting! I might check it out, but I’m not sure I wanna deal with those fees
Thank you for the information. Very helpful!
Doesn't amazon require they send back the item for a refund? I would demand my item back if I have to refund any thing to prove it was worn
Thanks Angela, very informative!
I tried to sell on Amazon handmade, and when I signing up they ask too much personal information such social security #, then I had interrupt the sign up. I don't feel safe Amazon asking me social security and besides they charge a lot fee. It's not worth, but I still wanted to try to test the water, but the social security turned me off. Should I try EBAY? I have Etsy, but nobody sees me. When I go to Etsy I myself search my own stuff I make, and I don't find. I get suspicious how Etsy shows our stuff.
They ask for your SS# because Amazon is required to report earnings (over a certain amount?) to the IRS. It’s really not much different than giving your SSN to your employer.
I know...Etsy I feel takes a looong time to get ranked.
Hello , thanks for your advice and your tips ,l am new so l can just be open a store with Etsy ,
If you’ve never sold before at all and you want to sell on Etsy do you have to do anything on your own legally? Oh and you said you can pay your taxes up front, how do you do that?
Thank you 😊 for this amazing information
How can i start an etsy web site to sell on without a major credit card i dont have a bank account i use a pre paid debit card but it wont let me open a store using it
Etsy is hard to get traction on in my experience...
thank you.
Super good video!!!!!!!!
Great video👍 Thanks for all the info...this helps a lot. New subbie 🙌
Love your video. Thank you for information. I am an artist, and I also sale cactus( which is where I plan on amazon launch soon. I'm so confused, oh & a utube channel for the totems.. I am so Grateful to you for your help. Hope your millions are manifesting
Amazon sound like a NIGHTMARE..Etsy it is for me
Thank you, guess I’ll hold off selling on Amazon until they iron out all the inconveniences.
I can’t get any sells on Etsy. It’s so discouraging
I love your videos ❤️
Thank you so much very helpful
Thank you, very helpful
Well I won’t be using Amazon Handmade if they do their sellers like that.
Thank you for this informative information .
Very helpful i ll stick w etsy for now :)
Do you have any video how this work when you fill your income taxes annually?
Thank you!
Amazon just has gotten too big, I think
Wouldn't that be beneficial? Who hasn't used Amazon? That's our first resource where I work. My chief engineer has me go there first. Colleges offer students "prime". My son is an Amazonhoe.
I usually sell on eBay do you think that's OK or should I be using a different platform
Depends on how much you sell and how often. It also depends on what your selling. its its 100% handmade and is for women 23-60 ETSY one of a kind items Ebay auction. 1000s of items Amazon
In ETSY lots of products are not handmade in the USA, most are bought in China and justpersonalized with laser printed names or initials. It doesn't sound fair to consumers to be deceived by this. Amazon is even worse
That's very specific to personalized items. Etsy has a lot of that but a lot more of Wall art, handmade jewellery, resin works, etc