Etsy Phone Number

Etsy is an online marketplace for sellers of handmade crafts, vintage items, and crafting supplies. Products are sold to consumers by independent Etsy.com storefront owners: Etsy is a third-party marketplace and Etsy itself does not create, warehouse or ship any products to customers.

As one of the most successful third-party online marketplaces, it isn't surprising that Etsy gets a lot of requests for customer service. It should be noted, however, that Etsy does not provide phone-based customer service. Those who wish to contact Etsy must open a support ticket.

Why do People Contact Etsy Customer Support?

Contact Etsy customer support for a range of reasons:

• Technical support with setting up an Etsy store
• Assistance with an Etsy account
• Billing issues
• Disputes between buyers and sellers
• Trademark disputes
• Reporting inappropriate listings

Best Practices for Calling Etsy Customer Service

There are several things you can do to help ensure that your request for support from Etsy is handled quickly and professionally:

• If your issue is with a seller or buyer, try to work it out with that individual before turning to Etsy.com for support. Keep in mind that Etsy is a marketplace where sellers and buyers meet to do business together. Your quickest route to a resolution is through the other party to your transaction.
• In cases where your issue is not related to a transaction, or your attempts at resolving the issue on your own haven't worked, you'll need to log into your Etsy account and follow the instructions for completing a support request.
• Be sure to include documentation of your concern, which may include screenshots, copies of correspondence regarding your case, as well as tracking numbers and billing statements.

How do Consumers Feel About Calling Etsy Customer Service?

In general, it appears as though Etsy users are reasonably satisfied with the level of customer support offered by Etsy. Most customer service issues seem to be focused on Etsy sellers, rather than platform management.

What Kind of Issues can Etsy Customer Service Representative Resolve?

An Etsy customer service representative can resolve many issues, including technical issues with the website, billing and payment issues, and addressing disputes between buyers and sellers.

What Can't Be Resolved With a Call to Etsy Customer Service?

Etsy customer service representatives are in a unique position because Etsy is a marketplace Platform and does not directly sell goods to its customers. Disputes that do not fall under Etsy's terms of service may not be resolvable by its customer service department.

Users should also be aware that because there are multiple parties to an Etsy transaction, achieving a resolution may take longer than one might expect from a standard online merchant.

What Should You Do If You Have an Unsuccessful Call with Etsy?

If you are having difficulty resolving an issue through Etsy.com's customer service department, don't give up. You may still have options.

• The first thing you should do is review your correspondence with Etsy with an eye toward identifying areas of miscommunication or misunderstanding. If you can identify these areas, you can point them out in future communications.
• Next, write back to Etsy And explain why the resolution they have offered you is unacceptable. Remain calm, polite and stick to the facts. You may find that further communication will provide you the answers or resolution you seek.
• If your issue involves a dispute with a buyer or seller, you might want to try contacting that individual again. In some cases, a cooling-off period to a resolution of your issues.
• Etsy does offer a community forum that is frequented by experienced Etsy.com users. Many people find the form to be very useful when it comes to getting issues resolved or developing new approaches for working with Etsy customer service.