Marketplace · You list and sell
Selling on Etsy
A marketplace for items that meet Etsy's creativity standards, including qualifying vintage and craft supplies.
This platform connects you with buyers. It is not a business offering to buy your collection.
- Selling model
- Items that meet Etsy’s rules
- Canadian access
- Canadian route documented
- Your role
- Eligibility, photos & listings
- Costs
- Several fee types may apply
Is Etsy a good fit for you?
Original work and other qualifying items made, designed, handpicked or sourced under Etsy's rules. Vintage items must be at least 20 years old.
Consider it when…
Consider it when…- Your item meets Etsy’s creativity standards.
- You can explain how the item qualifies.
- You can accurately describe and fulfil each order.
Pause and check when…
Pause and check when…- You are reselling newer commercial goods without a qualifying basis.
- You cannot establish a vintage item’s age.
- You have not checked shop and payment requirements.
How selling works
Check the item first
Read the creativity standards and reselling rules before preparing a listing.
Review Canadian shop setup
Check Etsy Payments and the shop and bank-country requirements.
Document the item
Prepare accurate photos, descriptions and the information supporting its eligibility.
Plan costs and delivery
Account for applicable fees, packaging and shipping before setting your price.
Manage the order
Review the current order, return and communication requirements.
What will you actually keep?
Plan your own costs before deciding whether a sale is worthwhile.
Sale proceedsminusselling costsminusitem costequalsestimated profit
Platform costs
Check the charges that apply to your sale.
Postage
Include any delivery costs you pay.
Packaging
Allow for protective materials.
Other costs
Consider returns and other relevant costs.
Check Etsy's current fee guidance for listing, transaction, payment-processing and any other applicable charges. No universal all-in rate is quoted here.
Listing or renewal: US$0.20. Listings normally expire after four months. Transaction fee: 6.5% of the item price plus charged delivery and gift wrapping. A shop setup fee may also be shown during onboarding.
Etsy listing and transaction fees · Checked 2026-10-20
For a Canadian bank account, Etsy Payments processing is 3% + C$0.25 for Canadian or US orders, or 4% + C$0.25 for other international orders. The processing base includes shipping and applicable sales tax. This is additional to the transaction fee.
Etsy Canadian processing fees · Checked 2026-10-20
Canada’s regulatory operating fee is 0.50% of item price plus shipping and gift wrap. These charges are not an all-in total: advertising, conversion and applicable taxes can add costs.
Etsy regulatory operating fee · Checked 2026-10-20
Compare supported selling-cost scenarios
Read the tool’s supported scenarios and exclusions. An estimate does not establish item or account eligibility.
Shipping & packaging
Check the shipping and order requirements for the product and destinations you choose before opening a listing.
Getting paid
Eligible shops use Etsy Payments. Confirm the payout setup required for your Canadian shop.
New sellers generally wait 14 days before sale funds become eligible for deposit; established shops may qualify as soon as the next business day. Account reserves, bank-detail holds and incomplete verification can delay availability. Eligibility for deposit is not the same as arrival in your bank.
Etsy funds availability and holds · Checked 2026-10-20
Buyer questions & returns
Review the rules and responsibilities for your transaction before agreeing terms. Keep a record of the listing and relevant communications.
Check official guidanceTools for your next step
Cost comparison
Check the supported scenarios before estimating.
Open tool: Cost comparison
Inventory tracker
Record your costs and export a CSV backup.
Open tool: Inventory trackerShipping comparison
Compare quotes you enter yourself.
Open tool: Shipping comparisonCommon questions
Can I resell any collectible on Etsy?
No. Being collectible does not by itself make an item eligible. Check the creativity standards and reselling rules.
What does vintage mean here?
The supplied Etsy guidance requires vintage items to be at least 20 years old. Check the current official rules for the item you plan to list.
Is the comparison tool an eligibility check?
No. It estimates only supported cost scenarios; it does not determine whether Etsy permits your item or approves your shop.
Questions & community discussion
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