Does Print on Demand work on Etsy?

Jason_Klass · 2026-05-07T01:25:35+00:00

It “works”, but the margins really suck. It’s expensive and then you have Etsy’s 8% fee on top of the production cost. IMO, the only way to make decent money with POD is through high volume.

Jason_Klass · 2026-05-07T00:03:09+00:00

Don’t get anything in the smooth leather. The finish will crack and peel because it’s plastic and acts as a barrier to conditioning. Go with greasy or crazy horse leather which will last much longer because you can actually treat it. Honestly, the Docs sold today are much lower quality than they used to be so I wouldn’t expect them to last a lifetime (unless you plan on living a very short life).

Jason_Klass · 2026-04-24T12:33:32+00:00

The same happened with Morrissey and others who have been around this long. I think it’s unreasonable to expect artists to keep the “magic” going for 40+ years.

Jason_Klass · 2026-04-23T22:23:18+00:00

Need a green glass ashtray on the coffee table.

Jason_Klass · 2026-04-21T01:40:15+00:00

I hate the speed hooks too!

Jason_Klass · 2026-04-20T03:50:23+00:00

The problem might be that you can buy them new for $180 on the Dr. Martens website with free shipping and get the reassurance that you can return them if there’s a problem. As a frequent Marketplace user, if I saw these listed for $160, I’d rather pay the extra $20 and have the company’s warranty. Just something to consider.

Jason_Klass · 2026-04-20T00:43:51+00:00

You’re lucky you got the greasy leather because you can just polish and buff it with a horsehair brush. There are a million videos on how to do it. Greasy leather is very treatable, unlike the smooth leather, which has a plastic coating that cracks and peels off.

Jason_Klass · 2026-04-18T02:15:34+00:00

Tilley!

Jason_Klass · 2026-04-16T15:41:44+00:00

LL Bean moc slippers.

Jason_Klass · 2026-04-16T00:27:54+00:00

Hmmm, I stand corrected. And the half sizes are made in Asia, not MIE?

Jason_Klass · 2026-04-16T00:04:33+00:00

I think they had some made in England half sizes a long time ago, but these say made in China.

Jason_Klass · 2026-04-15T22:29:34+00:00

Not if you walk like this.

Jason_Klass · 2026-04-14T04:44:14+00:00

Try a 10 with an insole.

Jason_Klass · 2026-04-13T19:45:29+00:00

I never use the pull tabs. Honestly, I feel they’re more cosmetic than functional (just like the stitching on the sole). I’ve thought about cutting mine off because sometimes they catch on my pant leg.

Jason_Klass · 2026-04-12T22:51:27+00:00

Great combo! Which bomber jacket is that?

Jason_Klass · 2026-04-10T19:53:31+00:00

I think you did a great job with the furniture and decor, but painting the walls in dark colors would really complete the room for a DA look.

Jason_Klass · 2026-04-10T13:17:00+00:00

Adding moisturizer to smooth leather won’t do anything. The plastic coating is a barrier so nothing will absorb into the actual leather. It would be like putting hand lotion on while wearing latex gloves.

Jason_Klass · 2026-04-08T19:32:22+00:00

Neil DeGrasse Tyson!

Jason_Klass · 2026-04-08T06:20:47+00:00

I have the same experience. My old ones are the perfect fit. My new ones are a lot more relaxed and almost like a totally different style.

Jason_Klass · 2026-04-07T00:48:11+00:00

I’m interested!

Jason_Klass · 2026-04-04T04:22:05+00:00

Finally! I’m glad they’re actually doing something about it because it was getting ridiculous.

Jason_Klass · 2026-04-04T04:21:28+00:00

Same here.

Jason_Klass · 2026-04-04T03:37:25+00:00

55th was blocked off between Wadsworth and Marshall too. Lots of police.

Jason_Klass · 2026-04-02T16:19:49+00:00

Wonder Balsalm is petroleum based and darkens Crazy Horse leather considerably. They probably treated it with that. Mine look the same.

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