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NEW UPDATED Etsy Ultimate Growth Challenge! Grow faster than 99% of Etsy shops đ
Steal my $550K shortcut & skip the struggle đ
đ https://www.skool.com/etsygamesvip/about
I'm sharing a real Etsy seller situation that caused someone to quit the platformâand how it likely could have been avoided. I walk through what actually happens when Etsy issues refunds, why sellers sometimes lose money, and where misunderstandings around Etsy's Purchase Protection come from.
I break down how Etsy Purchase Protection works, what it does and doesn't cover, and the exact steps sellers should take when an item is lost or arrives damaged. I also explain why emotional reactions and quitting too early can cost you far more in the long run, especially when you're sitting on access to millions of buyers.
You'll also learn how to properly guide buyers through opening cases, how to protect yourself on higher-priced orders, why packaging matters more than most sellers realize, and when it's worth following up with Etsy support instead of walking away. This is about thinking like a business owner, not reacting like a frustrated sellerâand making sure one mistake doesn't cost you thousands.
#etsy #etsysellers #etsytips #onlineselling #ecommerce #smallbusiness
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đEtsy SEO Revealed FREE eBook- Learn and understand Etsy SEO to help you grow your business. Download it for free here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/etsyseosuccess
đEtsy Quickstart Free Guide- A quick guide to help you get your Etsy business off the ground. Download it for free here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/quickstart
Watch These Grow & Improve Your Etsy Businessđ
https://youtu.be/J-jysEC-rqs
https://youtu.be/XoBckxhk5iw
00:00 Why a successful Etsy seller quit over a refund
00:42 Overreaction vs understanding how Etsy actually works
01:30 Entrepreneurship means owning problems and outcomes
02:12 Why losing money is part of running a real business
02:57 My $500 shipping loss and how I handled it
03:44 When Etsy refunded the buyer and I kept the money
04:26 What Etsy Purchase Protection really covers
05:35 How buyers must file cases the right way
06:39 Common mistakes that cost sellers refunds
06:59 Packaging errors that lead to damaged items
07:41 Why shipping carriers don't handle packages gently
08:04 When to push Etsy support instead of quitting
08:51 The real reason Etsy is still worth it
09:14 Extra support, motivation, and avoiding burnout
By LL - Etsy & Handmade Business Coach4.6
8787 ratings
NEW UPDATED Etsy Ultimate Growth Challenge! Grow faster than 99% of Etsy shops đ
Steal my $550K shortcut & skip the struggle đ
đ https://www.skool.com/etsygamesvip/about
I'm sharing a real Etsy seller situation that caused someone to quit the platformâand how it likely could have been avoided. I walk through what actually happens when Etsy issues refunds, why sellers sometimes lose money, and where misunderstandings around Etsy's Purchase Protection come from.
I break down how Etsy Purchase Protection works, what it does and doesn't cover, and the exact steps sellers should take when an item is lost or arrives damaged. I also explain why emotional reactions and quitting too early can cost you far more in the long run, especially when you're sitting on access to millions of buyers.
You'll also learn how to properly guide buyers through opening cases, how to protect yourself on higher-priced orders, why packaging matters more than most sellers realize, and when it's worth following up with Etsy support instead of walking away. This is about thinking like a business owner, not reacting like a frustrated sellerâand making sure one mistake doesn't cost you thousands.
#etsy #etsysellers #etsytips #onlineselling #ecommerce #smallbusiness
đPrintful, My Favorite POD Software: https://www.printful.com/a/1357156:c9e605a691a554028f3a2945eeefe61d
đ„My Etsy Listing Image & Video Secret Weapon: Try Kittl here and use code LLYT for 25% off: https://kittl.pxf.io/POLJaM
đ»Try Alura For Free Here: https://www.alura.io/?via=LLETSY
đEtsy SEO Revealed FREE eBook- Learn and understand Etsy SEO to help you grow your business. Download it for free here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/etsyseosuccess
đEtsy Quickstart Free Guide- A quick guide to help you get your Etsy business off the ground. Download it for free here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/quickstart
Watch These Grow & Improve Your Etsy Businessđ
https://youtu.be/J-jysEC-rqs
https://youtu.be/XoBckxhk5iw
00:00 Why a successful Etsy seller quit over a refund
00:42 Overreaction vs understanding how Etsy actually works
01:30 Entrepreneurship means owning problems and outcomes
02:12 Why losing money is part of running a real business
02:57 My $500 shipping loss and how I handled it
03:44 When Etsy refunded the buyer and I kept the money
04:26 What Etsy Purchase Protection really covers
05:35 How buyers must file cases the right way
06:39 Common mistakes that cost sellers refunds
06:59 Packaging errors that lead to damaged items
07:41 Why shipping carriers don't handle packages gently
08:04 When to push Etsy support instead of quitting
08:51 The real reason Etsy is still worth it
09:14 Extra support, motivation, and avoiding burnout

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