I know this question has probably been asked quite a few times already, but I am wondering if I can dropship other people’s products using Etsy as my supplier. Basically, what I am needing to know is if I find a product that I want to sell on my website can I move the product to my website and sell it for them or do I need to get permission from the seller or can I just throw everything I need to get to selling the product onto my website.
Topic summary
Main issue: Whether it’s permissible to dropship products from Etsy on a personal website without explicit permission from the Etsy seller.
Key questions raised:
- Can an Etsy product be listed on an independent site and sold on the seller’s behalf?
- Is prior permission from the Etsy seller required, or can one proceed by copying product details/images?
Context: The poster wants to use Etsy as a supplier and act as a reseller via dropshipping (a model where the seller markets the product and the supplier ships directly to the customer).
Developments/decisions: No answers or decisions provided; the post seeks guidance on policy, permissions, and practical steps.
Status: Unresolved and open; clarification needed on seller consent, use of product content, and any platform or legal restrictions related to dropshipping Etsy-listed items.