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Side gigs and selling

Etsy

A global marketplace for selling handmade items, vintage goods and digital files to buyers worldwide.

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In short: Lets makers open a shop and sell digital downloads or crafts internationally, but listing, transaction, processing and ad fees add up.

  • Sells digital files
  • Global buyers
  • Multiple fees stack
  • Not tested by us

Before you sign up

Checked 2026-09-28 · based on official and public sources · not tested by us

Listing fee$0.20 each
Transaction fee6.5%
PlatformApp & web

A global marketplace for selling handmade items, vintage goods and digital files to buyers worldwide.

Data sheet

Compiled from the public sources linked below

What you doOpen a shop and sell handmade, vintage or digital items
Fees$0.20 listing, 6.5% transaction, payment processing (varies by country)
AdsOffsite ads fee 12–15%
OperatorEtsy, Inc.
Sign-upEmail + payment account (Payoneer in Korea)
CautionTaiwan not on Etsy Payments list; China existing shops only; one-time setup fee possible

When to use it

For makers of handmade goods and creators of digital files such as patterns or templates who want to reach international buyers.

Before you use it

Expect a $0.20 listing fee, a 6.5% transaction fee, country-based payment processing fees and 12–15% on offsite-ad sales. A one-time shop setup fee may also apply.

How to use it

  1. Sign up with email and open a shop.
  2. Connect a payment account (Payoneer in Korea).
  3. List products, including digital downloads, and start selling.

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What to expect

Each listing costs $0.20; sales carry a 6.5% transaction fee plus payment processing fees that vary by country, and sales from offsite ads add 12–15%.

Checked 2026-09-28 · compiled from public sources; we have not tested it ourselves. Terms change, so check the official pages before you rely on it. · Official site · Source 1 · Source 2

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