Etsy Location

[jwugg]

An Etsy question.....

I am considering removing my location(Crete, Greece) from my Etsy shop as I expect some people will currently be saying "we can't buy from Greece as their banks are closed". Was considering just changing it to read Europe.

I'm fairly sure I have seen shops without a location... would it affect your decision to buy from them? I think if I have seen no location shown I probably guess it's a commercial store in China. Obviously I don't want people thinking that of my little handmade shop!

[MTRuth]

Maybe you could leave it and just put an explanation that your shop is still open and running despite the current situation in Greece?

[luvswool and dyestuff]

I do look at location when shopping on Etsy, and I think Ruth’s suggestion is spot-on. Folks might be encouraged to shop with you based on your location! You just never know--it’s a tricky business.

[Teri Berry]

I agree with Ruth and Cathy, I would be more likely to buy from you knowing you are from Crete/Greece (in a strange way it is a bit like giving to charity - supporting people who, through no fault of their own, find themselves in a struggling economy). Can you make a marketing feature of the Greece situation?

[Pandagirl]

I look as well and I agree with Ruth about being up front.

[felicity]

Jill I'd leave exact location, not vague "Europe". I do not think people pay that much attention to economical situation in other countries and would bother about it as far as they are able to pay by Paypal or direct. It's more you who should bother about getting money to your account if it's in Greek bank!

[jwugg]

Thanks everyone, it's really interesting to hear.
Luckily (for me) my Paypal account goes to my UK account, so I can trade as usual.

[zed]

I agree with the others, all good points

[Shepherdess]

I agree too.