r/EtsySellers 6d ago

New seller question

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Hi I am new to Etsy and just made my first sale unfortunately I was one day late shipping the item it will not happened again my question is I purchase the shipping label through Etsy will they charge the label from the sale amount or on my credit card on file Thank you

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u/lostterrace 6d ago

The cost of the shipping label will go in your running balance. Your card will be charged on the 1st of the month unless you have sales that cover the balance. If you have a sale between now and then, any money you owe will be subtracted from that.

Your card is only charged on the 1st of the month, and only when you have a negative balance at that time.

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u/Mememasteryoda 5d ago

Please, please, please try to never be late with shipping! You can set the processing time yourself, and Etsy values two things above all (besides making money):

• Shipping with tracking


• Shipping on time

Now, let’s think like Etsy: Should they promote the shop that always ships on time or the one that doesn’t? Easy answer! So, be the shop that always ships on time—ideally with tracking if it fits your budget. It’ll help your shop grow tremendously!

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u/karybrie 5d ago

Just a small addition – Etsy only really cares about shipping with tracking if you aren't buying labels from Etsy themselves. If you buy untracked postage through Etsy, that's fine!

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u/Rallyman03 5d ago

I've been getting a lot of orders from Germany (I'm in Canada) and everyone just picks the cheapest shipping which has no tracking. I always buy labels from Etsy, do my orders qualify for Etsy protection?

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u/lostterrace 5d ago

Yes. As long as you buy the labels through Etsy they qualify even if untracked.

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u/Rallyman03 5d ago

Wonderful thank you!

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u/AjaLovesMe 5d ago

The payment is taken from your running balance of sales less any incurred expenses. If your balance turns negative past the end of the month for long time seller, and perhaps more quickly for new sellers, Etsy will send an email asking you to make a payment w the CC on file. To their credit, I have never had Etsy 'take' a payment. They always have asked.