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Free Shipping on Etsy: What It Actually Costs You in 2026

Etsy charges its 6.5% transaction fee on shipping whether you show it or hide it, so free shipping does not cost more in fees. A $38 order, worked through three ways, shows…

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Category: Pricing & Profit

Free Shipping on Etsy: What It Actually Costs You in 2026