Etsy's 2026 Policy Changes: What Sellers Need to Know
Etsy left its headline fees alone in 2026 and changed everything around them. A plain-English rundown of what actually shifted, with dates.
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The SCRAPD Journal
What's changing across Etsy, Depop, and resale.
Marketplace changes are usually announced in language designed not to alarm anyone. A fee restructure, a relabelled category, an acquisition described as a partnership. The effect on an independent maker is rarely spelled out.
This is where we translate. Verified facts only, no invented numbers: who owns which platform, what a fee change works out to per sale, what a policy shift means for sellers who actually make the thing they list.
Etsy left its headline fees alone in 2026 and changed everything around them. A plain-English rundown of what actually shifted, with dates.
A factual breakdown of the eBay-Depop deal, the ownership timeline, and what sellers should watch for.
A grounded look at the trends shaping handmade and upcycled goods in 2026.
A clear, verified ownership map of the major handmade and resale marketplaces in 2026.
An up-to-date 2026 fee comparison showing exactly what makers keep on each major marketplace.
How a wave of marketplace mergers is reshaping the landscape for independent makers.
An honest look at why genuine handmade and one-of-one sellers are struggling on Etsy and Depop.
Why a “never AI-generated” promise is becoming essential for buyers who want genuinely human-made goods.
Decoding Etsy’s four production labels and what they reveal about how handmade has changed.