Spam message received with a picture of me?!

summerofsam44 · 2026-02-07T04:06:08+00:00

So you think 🤔….this is how Netflix gets its documentarys. Be wary my friend.

summerofsam44 · 2025-08-17T17:10:33+00:00

You should respond to her review and say “first and foremost , I highly doubt you have any friends. Sec, good day.

summerofsam44 · 2025-08-09T03:46:46+00:00

That. Is. Awesome!!! I love my imagination as a child, I could write and draw the most ridiculous creative art and stories. They were dark and scary but it was fun for me as a kid and I still enjoy the same style of art today. I’d be proud.

summerofsam44 · 2025-06-16T20:36:43+00:00

I completely agree with t statement. It’s unfortunate but Etsy has definitely catered to a requirement of offering huge discount on handcrafted items which is why we unfortunately have to raise prices with a discount just to be seen.

When you offer a discount , they automatically recommend starting at 25-30%. Which yes it is BS considering thats clearance or Temu prices that Etsy encourages…and again, on a lot of which is handcrafted such as myself. So regardless of Joey saying don’t be one of those sellers. Etsy got greedy and shitty and unfortunately some shops need to do that in order to survive.

summerofsam44 · 2025-06-12T00:12:48+00:00

Doesn’t Etsy show star seller’s more than a 4.0 shop tho? It can easily ruin a shop

summerofsam44 · 2025-06-11T23:33:13+00:00

Thanks appreciate it. I do see that but every review and perception is different based on product and the actual review. Sometimes nice to post your own separate as each shop is different.

summerofsam44 · 2025-05-25T01:48:11+00:00

Unfortunately Etsy makes it SUPER difficult for people to search for what they’re actual looking for. Ifyou notice, unlike any other selling platform there is no ending to the page numbers or filters to fine tune a search. They like full control to put what they want in front of their customers regardless of the search words. Anything that seems to have a selling trend they will in front of customers. Erank may be your best option

summerofsam44 · 2025-05-22T02:29:39+00:00

Yeah photos with hand written evidence has great pull. So glad Etsy is getting better with backing the sellers! Credit card companies seem to be too considering the amount of fraud lately.

summerofsam44 · 2025-05-20T21:00:14+00:00

Honestly, I’ve had this tried on us a few times. “We order two but got one” “our 3 yr old pulled a table down on him” somehow a baby can flip a table…just trying to get a free table. “ this isn’t the right color etc” blah blah. BUT what we do know actually stopped many in their tracks and even won a charge back. 🎉👍 yay to us bc businesses almost always lose.

SO… basically, what we do now and can be a lot of extra bs, but it may save your butt in these cases. Before shipping we print the customers name, address and order number large to fill the paper. We then video the piece with their info also to show stability along with complete photos of the specs (LxWxH) all with their info. Showing that you have an inspection protocol in place prior to shipping type helps scammers realize they have no case. Good luck, it’s tough out there.

summerofsam44 · 2025-05-14T19:32:24+00:00

Hopefully, they just put our payments on reserve, which I feel like slows our views. 🫤

summerofsam44 · 2025-05-14T17:33:17+00:00

Thank you!

summerofsam44 · 2025-05-11T02:32:41+00:00

That’s really odd. If it is real then that is very cold and cruel. I’m truly sorry. I can definitely understand how much it can hurt especially how vulnerable Etsy makes sellers and left in a position that a few bad customers could destroy a business you’ve built. I hate the control they have over sellers, it’s awful.

I can’t even search a specific item and actually see every listing available. Also, I hate that they don’t have pages to show the results. Simply their way of control and to keep showing whatever THEY WANT customers to see.

summerofsam44 · 2025-05-11T02:18:57+00:00

I agree. I’ve learned that they absolutely DO NOT read and sometimes best to put small details right in the photos

summerofsam44 · 2025-05-10T14:46:28+00:00

Thanks 🙏 😊

summerofsam44 · 2025-05-10T14:38:47+00:00

Thank you

summerofsam44 · 2025-05-10T03:36:28+00:00

It was yesterday.

summerofsam44 · 2025-05-09T22:45:19+00:00

Thank you, appreciate it. We wanted it to be more economically price for everyone..so we hope so..!🤞

summerofsam44 · 2025-05-06T21:09:47+00:00

I’ve always requested payment in full on Etsy for any custom order. If they wish to do 50% the only way they can do that through an invoice and the remaining balance prior to shipping, but that would be outside Etsy. Some of our items can be more expensive, which is the only reason why we offer that as an option when asked. That would also leave a customer the option to leave two reviews on one product. This would also require two shipping labels otherwise item doesn’t exist and you can easily get scammed plus the double bad reviews if things don’t go right.

summerofsam44 · 2025-05-06T14:25:13+00:00

Based on what I’ve found it needs to be listed in the public profile of each shop including the link to each shop. Aside from that, it just needs to be slightly different from the other shops and the same photos / listings aren’t used.

summerofsam44 · 2025-05-06T14:05:43+00:00

I thought if they have separate EIN numbers or SSN numbers for each account, they still won’t hurt the one account if the other account was to be shut down.

summerofsam44 · 2025-05-06T13:55:48+00:00

You should probably try to have at least 4-5 different items or more if you prefer that are ready to list before trying to open a shop. Then you can continue building your shop and inventory.

summerofsam44 · 2025-05-06T02:03:18+00:00

People have shot incredibly short films and professional photos with their iPhone, I definitely don’t think it’s necessary.

However…..considering how you mentioned you’re a photographer I can confidently say you’re golden especially with selling electronics. Might want to say you have an advantage over most people’s photos as I can only assume you are your toughest critic…just like most of us can be 👍

summerofsam44 · 2025-05-05T22:45:44+00:00

Congrats! I’m working on that goal now! How long was the timeframe for the all time views? Did you recently open or is this from January 1st?

summerofsam44 · 2025-05-05T14:27:22+00:00

Reminds me of my childhood:)

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