inksharkJul 2, 2023

Do you hand-make things that you sell? Do you wish Etsy would *disintegrate* for jacking up fees 30% after a record sales year?

Artisans Coop is on its way to becoming a very real Etsy alternative, a place for handmade goods that is owned by its members, that can put all that "record sales" into the pockets of sellers, not white collar thugs. And i do mean artisans, not assholes who steal designs and get them printed at a sweatshop.

How is that possible? Check it out: https://artisans.coop/blog/join-an-authentic-handmade-marketplace-now-enrolling-members/

Now Enrolling Members! Join An Authentic Handmade Marketplace | Artisans Cooperative

Artisans Cooperative is now accepting its first members! In this post, we'll share all the details about membership.

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Show threadKolokoko Bird!Jul 3, 2023
@inkshark This sounds great. I wonder if their definition of ‘handmade’ includes seeds that people harvest from their gardens.
Show threadinksharkJul 3, 2023
@KolokokoBird I can't say for sure, but i think that would fall under plants, and if so, it would be allowed? You can read the "handmade" definition here: https://artisans.coop/blog/presenting-our-handmade-policy/
Our Handmade Policy | Artisans Cooperative

[UPDATED] With a careful checks-and-balances system of accessible onboarding, consistent labeling, incentivized peer verification, and swift action on community reporting. we believe our draft Handmade Policy will stop bad actors and encourage authentic artisans.

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Show threadKolokoko Bird!
@inkshark Thanks! It would be cool if seeds are allowed. I like buying flower and veggie seeds online.
Jul 3, 2023 at 12:47pmWeb