Are you creative person living in Pakistan who loves creating unique handmade items? Are you interested in selling your products on a global platform which connects millions of buyers and sellers around the globe? If yes, then ETSY (Etsy Pakistan) could be a perfect place for you, we will guide you on selling your craft on ETSY while being in Pakistan.
Explaining Etsy Pakistan:
ETSY is a digital market place which specially focus on handmade and antique items. This platform came in existence back in 2005 and became a global market with millions of buyers and sellers. ETSY offers best options to those having creative skills to showcase their skills and connect with audience all around the world.
Pakistani sellers can now sell on Etsy – but why wasn’t it allowed before?
Biggest challenge for Pakistani retailers on ETSY was they were unable to receive payments because Pakistan wasn’t in the list of allowed countries on ETSY. However now ETSY has allowed Pakistani sellers to create account and sell on their platform. Sellers now can receive their payment by using Payoneer, a type of digital banking system which is integrates with ETSY to facilitate their consumers.
Another big reason because of which Pakistan isn’t on the list of available/allowed countries on ETSY is concern on intellectual property rights. ETSY take protection of Intellectual property very seriously and apply strict policies on selling of copyrighted items. However, Pakistan has a history of piracy and counterfeiting problems which played a role because of which Pakistan isn’t in list of allowed countries on ETSY.
But don’t worry, bow sellers in Pakistan can sell their products on ETSY.
A Boost for Pakistan’s E-commerce Sector:
Hopefully this step have positive impact on e-commerce sector in Pakistan. This nation is home of countless skilled craftsmen including Calligraphers, Textile designers and handmade item producers whom have now access to buyers all around the world directly. It makes them able to market and sell their products to audience globally, including cultural handcrafts, jewelry and home decors.
Sellers now don’t need to struggle with third-party payments because Payoneer makes it easy or them to withdraw their money in Pakistani bank accounts . It will promote digital economy in Pakistan and will encourage more businessmen to get into e-commerce.
What This Means for Pakistani Sellers:
• No More Workarounds: Sellers now don’t need any intermediate source to receive their payment.
• Seamless Transactions: Payoneer makes it possible receive payments directly to your local bank accounts.
• Global Reach: ETSY connects Pakistani sellers to millions of buyers all around the world.
• Support to local craft industry: Handmade and artisanal products from Pakistan can reach now to international market
How to Start Selling on Etsy in Pakistan
Building an ETSY store in Pakistan is quite simple procedure:
1: Creating an seller account on ETSY: Sign up on ETSY and create for seller account/store.
2: Enroll in ETSY Payments: in payments section select Payoneer as your payment option.
3: Connect your Payoneer account: In case you don’t have a Payoneer account before you need to create one in order to receive payments smoothly from ETSY and connect it to ETSY then.
4: Getting your store ready: Upload high-quality images, set prices for them and write a optimized and productive description for your items.
5: Start Selling Globally: Once your store is approved, you’re all good to sell your products internationally.
We also have other alternatives to sell our products on ETSY while being in Pakistan. Let’s have a discussion on these methods.
Alternative Methods to Sell on Etsy in Pakistan
Let’s discuss the process of signing up for ETSY account in Pakistan. As a result, You must have following details to create an ETSY account:
• Address of any county which is approved by ETSY
• Phone number of approved country from ETSY
• Bank details
Method for selling on Etsy from Pakistan
If you’re interested of selling on ETSY without the fear that you could get banned, then an alternative method is available to follow. However, in this procedure you need a friend or relative who is living in one of the countries whom are in the list of certified sellers on ETSY. You can ask them to help you out to put their information like address and phone number in registration process.
After setting up your account you can use VPN (Virtual Private Network) or VPS (Virtual Private Server) to access your account while being in Pakistan.
This method is considered as most safest, and many people used this method to sell on ETSY.
It is important to note that ETSY have strict policies regarding to account ownership and items selling. After that, it is essential to guarantee that you also follow each and every one of the instructions to stay away from any issues.
Setting Up Your Etsy Shop
Before starting to sell on ETSY, you want to get ready your shop. Here is the method with the help of which you can perform that:
Step 1: Sign Up
The very first step is creating an ETSY account. You can do this by clicking on the button “Sell on ETSY” which will be on the upper right corner of ETSY’ home screen. When you click on the button, then you can create your account. Then you have to enter your personal information in order to create your account like;
• Your personal email address
• First and last name
• A strong password
Step 2: Pick a Shop Name
After signing up, you want to choose a unique store name which reflects the sort of items you’re selling. Make sure to keep the name simple and easy to remember.
Step 3: Add Your Shop Data
Next, you have to add your shop details like your location, shop policies and shipping details. Make sure that you’re providing right information, specially about shipping time and expenses.
Step 4: Set Up the Payment Method
ETSY offers several payment options which also includes ETSY payment and PayPal. Choose a payment option which is best for you and for your customers too. But as you know that PayPal isn’t available in Pakistan, maybe you can find a way to get that through “getsafepay“.
Step 5: Add Your Items
Once your store is ready, you can start listing your items and can post that items. Make sure that you capture high quality images of your items and write detailed descriptions. Use keywords in your titles and description so that it will be easy for your clients to find out your products.
The Best Payment Method for Etsy in Pakistan
Payoneer
If you have an ETSY account in Pakistan, then your preferred payment option should be Payoneer.
• Go to your Payoneer dashboard and sign in with your documents
• After that click on “Get Paid” option from left menu
• Go to “Receiving accounts” and click. To receive payment check out list of approved account
• Select “GBP” for United kingdom & “USD for America
• Now you can see details. Add these details to your ETSY account
Now ETSY allows you to receive payments for sales.
TransferWise
Wise (which was previously known as transferwise) is a platform for digital payments which allows people to send and receive payments internationally on low rates. It was founded back in 2010 in UK (United Kingdom) and since it’s being used in more than 80 countries including Pakistan.
To use Wise in Pakistan, you have to create an account on their website or mobile app.
After that you can add funds to your account through bank transfer or by using your debit card. When you have funds in your account. You can send cash to another Wise user in other country or can exchange in any bank account in Pakistan.
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In Pakistan, We offers two type of transaction:
• Bank Transfer
• Mobile Wallet Transfers
A bank transfers
In bank transfer, cash amount directly can be sent to receiver’s bank account. And it takes 2-3 working days in completing the transaction.
A mobile wallet transfers
In Mobile Wallet Transfer, we can transfer cash amount to receiver’s sell phone and usually it is accessable at any moment.
That’s the easiest and reasonable method of receiving and sending money internationally in Pakistan.
Now it’s up to you that which method you pick to receive payments on ETSY.
Shipping and Logistics
On ETSY you have two options to deliver your items to clients:
• First option is how many items you will sell and you will send a group of that items to a third party warehouse. From that warehouse, you can deliver orders directly to your clients.
• Second option is to work with third-party logistics company which will handle packaging and delivery of your items
This options is more effective usually and we can use courier companies like IDHS, DHL and FedEx. IDHS is more preferable as it charges less in compare to other.
A lot of people attract to the thought of drop shipping on ETSY because it seems an easy was to sell physical products without having an inventory and problem to ship.
However, it’s important to mote that ETSY have strict drop shipping policies specially it doesn’t allow drop shipping through Amazon and AliExpress it means that if you’re doing drop shipping through Pakistan or any other country, and using these platforms as your supplier, there are chance to get your store shut down.
Rather than drop shipping, we advise you to search for famous suppliers that can provide you quality products on fair prices. For this point of view you need to struggle more than before and could need investment. But it can help you build a sustainable and successful ETSY business in long run.
Print-On-Demand
ETSY print on demand is a famous answer for e-commerce business world wide including Pakistani dealers. With unite, you can work with partners who will deliver and satisfy your orders while you center around planning your products/items.
These companies offers products like clothes, accessories and home decoration items that you can create according to your will with your design. When a customer orders, then POD partner directly deliver products to customer for you.
Advantages of POD
• By using POD, Pakistani ETSY sellers can offer many products according to their wish without having inventory and production facilities.
• You can start your business with minimum investment and can grow rapidly because you get more customers and orders.
Tips for Selling on Etsy from Pakistan
Now when you have build your store on ETSY, it’s time to start selling. Here are few points to get successful:
Research Your Competition:
Before starting to sell, research to get to know what your competitors are offering and on what cost. It will help you to price your items competitively and will help to highlight your shop.
Use social media:
Social media play and important role online business. By using social media platforms like Facebook & Instagram, You can promote and grow your ETSY shop.
Provide Excellent Customer Service:
Make sure to provide best customer service by quickly answering queries of customer and by solving any type of issues and concerns.
Stay Active:
Stay active by adding new products and by keeping your list updated and by taking part in promotion and sales offered by ETSY.
Conclusion
For people having productive skills, ETSY could be a beneficial experience to sell on through Pakistan. By following the steps we did highlight in this guide, you can start selling your unique handcrafts and can connect to audience around the globe.
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