A Window of Opportunity for Smaller Online Marketplaces

Artisans who have felt abandoned by Etsy have been exploring alternative marketplaces. Their artisanal goods have become crowded on Etsy by manufactured goods made overseas. However, with other handmade marketplaces like aftcra, DaWanda, Folksy and Zibbet, these artisans’ goods can stand out and be easily found by shoppers. Each of these Etsy-like marketplaces comes with its own regulations and policies, which vary from Etsy. For example, both Folksy and aftcra are country-centric, showcasing artisanal goods from Britain and the U.S., respectively.