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Account Closed Within Hours
Account Closed Within Hours – No Explanation, Money Lost, Zero Support I am appalled by the way Etsy handled my account as a new seller. My shop was opened and then closed within a matter of hours, without any clear explanation or warning. I received no email detailing the reason for this closure, despite repeated attempts to contact Etsy Support. I had two listings: A handcrafted piece of jewelry, which I repaired myself using materials I purchased and reference photos provided by the original seller. A custom-built PC, assembled entirely by me from a combination of new and refurbished parts. I invested considerable time and effort creating these listings and paid Etsy’s sign-up and listing fees. Etsy took this money and then shut down my account almost immediately, leaving me with no recourse and no clarity about what policy was supposedly violated. This experience has cost me financially and professionally. It reflects an astonishing lack of transparency, accountability, and respect for independent sellers trying to build a legitimate small business on the platform. If Etsy wishes to be trusted, it must treat sellers fairly, respond to support requests, and clearly communicate any issues before shutting down accounts without explanation.