Etsy Sellers Close Up Shop To Protest Increased Transaction Fees

Etsy sellers are protesting a 1.5% increase in transaction fees, the first since 2018. Over 20,000 sellers have signed a petition and are temporarily closing their stores, urging buyers to support them by not purchasing items on Etsy. Despite the protest, the number of sellers involved represents only a small fraction of Etsy's total seller base.

What percentage did the transaction fees increase by?

• 2.0%

• 1.5%

• 1.0%

• 2.5%

How many sellers signed the petition against the fee increase?

• 10,000

• 15,000

• 20,000

• 25,000

What action did the sellers take to protest the fee increase?

• Opened new stores

• Reduced prices

• Temporarily closed their stores

• Increased their product range

What did the sellers ask buyers to do in support of their protest?

• Buy more items

• Stop buying items

• Leave positive reviews

• Share on social media

How does the number of protesting sellers compare to the total number of sellers on the platform?

• They represent the majority

• They represent a small fraction

• They represent half

• They represent all sellers