Callin' Out On Etsy

Calling out blatant mistaggers, resellers, and other hot topics since admin won't let us.

Reseller Call Out- kismetics November 29, 2009

Filed under: reseller — etsycallout @ 10:00 am
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http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_2&listing_id=30203386
*disclaimer* A note on the wholesaler’s website states:
Cut and pasted from their source:
http://www.painfulpleasures.com/xcart/customer/home.php?cat=189

But wait, you can buy shoes too!
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34614859
I’m sure you can think of all the ways to wear these incredibly comfortable boots from TSUBO.
http://www.tsubo.com/

 

Huby06 November 28, 2009

Filed under: reseller, vintage misuse — etsycallout @ 1:48 pm
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huby06 is selling assorted indian, thai & mexican silver jewelry (he’s calling it vintage and designer).

Take a look at his Profile: “i have been selling vintage and designer jewelry for several years now. i am currently expanding into the english speaking countries. my current webshops are available in german and french only.”

His Etsy shop:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/huby06?ga_search_query=rings&ga_search_type=user_shop_ttt_id_6328326

His ebay shop:
http://stores.shop.ebay.de/SCHMUCKKASTCHENoDE__W0QQ_armrsZ1

 

itsadoggiedogworld & mimeqiqi November 27, 2009

Filed under: reseller — etsycallout @ 11:38 am
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Another seller who buys sale crap at Target and Michaels and resells it on Etsy. Left For Others Feedback is a fun read, as well:
itsadoggiedogworld
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33677301
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MimeQIQI
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33677301
In the shoe listings she says she found them in her travels and had them shipped back home (so she can ’share them’ — sheesh, I am tired of resellers sharing their stuff on Etsy), but her announcement says she’s taking orders.
As for the rest of the vintage shop, her announcement says her vintage items are ‘reworked’ but the listings make no mention of any alterations to the clothes. So who knows how old they are or if they are original.

 

Sock Monkeys & $2 rings November 24, 2009

Filed under: reseller — etsycallout @ 12:54 pm
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http://www.etsy.com/shop/supersockmonkeys

A) They have been kicked off the site before – and just signed up under a different name.

B) This is a Chinese company: (http://www.sockdoll.net/) Yes, handmade, but sure as hell not by one person… they are all over the wholesale sites and offer special deals on 500 sock dolls or more.

What annoys me is that people can just come back under a different name, and even flagging them doesn’t seem to work. It took me months to get their first shop closed, and is probably taking me months to get their new shop closed again.

In the meantime, they are selling like crazy – which is no wonder with those prices. But who can compete with a Chinese sweat shop?
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http://www.etsy.com/shop/rogersearthworks

Wow, a shop full of $2 rings and other super cheap jewelry. Insane.

 

Reseller CallOut- AshleeBonaparte1 November 23, 2009

Filed under: reseller — etsycallout @ 6:42 pm
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Reseller Call Out- SilviStore November 22, 2009

Filed under: breaking Etsy TOU, reseller — etsycallout @ 1:49 pm
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From the inbox:

I have flagged/reported this shop to Etsy for a few days now and haven’t seen anything done about it! The seller is selling mass produced products and claims to be handmade:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/SilviStore

Here are a few links to some sellers over at TaoBao that are selling the same items:

http://item.taobao.com/auction/item_detail-db1-9742878855bb6df39128a16f9cc36512.htm

http://item.taobao.com/auction/item_detail-db1-5594cc4ed0a0c8c06b10d119ea5a4a6c.htm

http://item.taobao.com/auction/item_detail-db1-b169563986f3a310c0b1701b26d08baa.htm

http://item.taobao.com/auction/item_detail-0db2-ec7c7b08115e69b8ff5df5337afe0f9e.htm

http://item.taobao.com/auction/item_detail-0db2-291265fb5b1576efc9fc8394c3863e7c.htm

http://item.taobao.com/auction/item_detail-db1-6199c451427abbb7ed925f52c6884b1a.htm

There are at least two shops on Taobao that sell the very same brand items:
<a href="http://maomaobag.mall.taobao.com/ http://shop33047493.taobao.com/”>http://maomaobag.mall.taobao.com/
http://shop33047493.taobao.com/

The first shop states themselves as the manufacturer of this line of items and their company name is 聊城市猫猫包袋有限公司, and here is a company profile page:
http://liaocheng.pujia.com/shanghu-spjopkwokjoe

They currently have more than 40 employees and two offices at two different provinces in China. And this seller on Etsy is located in Canada. Reseller or not, this shop http://www.etsy.com/shop/SilviStore clearly violates Etsy Do’s and Don’ts rules!!

With more and more of these fraud sellers appearing on Etsy, I really would like to see something done to prove that Etsy cares for its image and does not encourage this type of fraud!

 

MAC Makeup November 21, 2009

Filed under: reseller — etsycallout @ 11:57 am
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Reseller Call Out- JL67 November 20, 2009

Filed under: reseller — etsycallout @ 2:47 pm
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1..2..3..4..5 November 19, 2009

Filed under: breaking Etsy TOU — etsycallout @ 11:49 am
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Morelle is a shop that is promoted all over Etsy–featured in the gift guides, front page exposure, and constant treasury recognition. However, a close look at the shop’s profile reveals that Katie (owner of Morelle) is not making all of her pretty bags with her own two hands. In fact, she is blatantly breaking Etsy’s rules regarding “collective” shops.

Morelle’s profile on Etsy:

http://www.etsy.com/profile.php?user_id=5531346

In the profile, Katie states:

“Last June I moved back to my home in Greece and continue to make my bags here close to family. Morelle now is a team of 5 people all committed to make lovely bags to the best of our ability.”

According to Etsy’s Dos and Dont’s, Morelle does not meet Etsy’s guidelines to be considered a “collective.” Even if Morelle met the criteria, Katie does not disclose the other members, roles, and relationships in the shop profile, which is a strict requirement by Etsy.

Here is the section of Etsy Terms of Use which covers these points:

Multiple people using a single account (collective shops)
DOs and DON’Ts > Membership > Multiple people using a single account (collective shops)

An account that involves more than one person is called a collective. There are three scenarios, outlined below, in which multiple people who know each other may use a single Etsy account.

Collaboration: Artisans combine their skills to make and list handmade products in an Etsy shop. For example:

* One artist screen prints fabric, then another artist sews clothing from the fabric. The finished product is listed in a collective Etsy shop.

Sharing a Shop: Multiple people who know each other use a single Etsy account to post their own separate items in one shared shop. For example:

* Two jewelers share a collective Etsy shop, but they create and list their own jewelry items in the shop.
* Friends, a painter and a furniture maker, share a collective Etsy shop to sell their work together.
* Vintage sellers share a shop to sell their vintage finds together.

Shop Management Help: Someone helps a friend or family member in the same household or shared physical space manage their Etsy account. For example:

* A person helps a friend or family member list or ship an item. The item is listed in their collective Etsy shop.
* With permission and supervision of a parent or legal guardian who is at least 18 years of age, a minor and an adult have an Etsy shop together. Per Etsy’s Membershippolicies, the adult is responsible for the account.

If your shop is a collective, you must comply with all of Etsy’s policies, including these additional policies specifically for collectives:

* A collective may not be an entity that represents multiple artists by contract (for example: a gallery, a consignment shop, an art agency/dealer).
* Because of the laws concerning charitable fundraising, a charitable collective shop must comply with Etsy’s Charitable listings and shops policies.
* The Public Profile page for the account must fully disclose accurate information about each person, their role in the Etsy shop and the relationships between the members of the collective. Etsy may ask for additional information and require that the shop comply with additional requirements.
* The individual who registers the account is responsible for all activities of the account, the bill and any transactions. This includes participation in community features of the site.
* All standard listing policies (see Shops and Listings) apply to collective Etsy shops. All handmade items must be created by members of the collective.

 

Faux In Every Way November 18, 2009

Filed under: vintage misuse — etsycallout @ 11:46 am
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From the Inbox-

I am holding out over here from posting great jewelry that is marked
‘90 in tiny tiny letters…This seller thinks its ok to broadcast it.
At least she admits its a fake Hermes.

TieMeUp
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34696901

Perfect vintage condition!