So unlike eBay who were a SAD sack of losers talking about fidget spinners in their shareholder call — cause ya, I am sure the fidget spinner market is what did it. Etsy on the other hand posted HUGE numbers and growth for Q2.
Huge growth is not uncommon in a brand new business (simple math – small base means big % growth every time you grow) but it is harder and harder to post those numbers
And Etsy are FOCUSED ON REAL GROWTH — not faking the numbers with fee increases to beat more out of the sellers they have
If only Etsy would open up more markets and get a bit more away from niche – after all, even as a woman, I see Etsy as a chick site. There needs to be something to bring in the dudes and maybe a bit more focus on the collectibles market would help even more — I mean would striking on all the unhappy eBay sellers and frustrated eBay buyers who cannot pay due to glitch after tech problem after glitch – strike while the iron is hot Etsy and you are hot right now so go gobble up some market share!!