Jul. 10 at 3:40 PM
$ETSY
I have at least 8 friends that have craft businesses and use Etsy as their main selling platform. Even my neighbor requests I run my purchase through her Etsy site for her custom made earrings.
When I want a thoughtful unique gift I use Etsy. A monogramed leather purse for my mom, a custom designed Derby hat to match my dress, name engraved metal signs for newlyweds, personalized pens and leather pen case for my kids teachers, hand blown glass pipe/bowl for my brother…
The site has improved so much with AI image search to help you find exactly what you’re looking for.
It feels good to shop there. You’re supporting a small business, a mom, a dad, a young entrepreneur.
As cheap quality products made in China become more expensive due to tariffs, I think people will flock to Etsy more for that one meaningful gift vs. a bunch of low quality junk. I realize Etsy sellers purchase affordable China made products for raw materials, but in bulk. I believe Etsy will continue to grow.
