Etsy's global marketplace aims to connect people with their special goods by creating a dynamic community for all. Using their powerful tools and services, the experts of Etsy will be sure to provide both consumers and sellers with a comfortable place to trade, sell or buy products.
How to Track Etsy Orders
You can always check the shipping details/status of your order on the Etsy official website or app. If the seller has provided an Etsy tracking number, you can use it to track your orders on the carrier's website or a third-party tracking platform like Ship24.
Tracking via the Etsy website or app
To track your Etsy order information, follow these steps:
- Sign in to Etsy.com or the Etsy app. If you do not have an account, you'll have to create one first.
- Click on the "My Account" icon.
- Select "Purchases and Reviews".
- Find your order on the Etsy app/website and then click on your order.
- On the right side of your order, you will see the tracking details.
Tracking via the Carrier Website
To track an Etsy order through the carrier's website, you'll first need the tracking number provided by the seller. Once you have this number:
- Visit the carrier's official website. This could be USPS, FedEx, DHL, or any other shipping service used by the Etsy seller.
- Look for a tracking or shipment tracking section on the carrier's website.
- Enter your tracking number in the designated field and submit it.
Tracking via Ship24
If you prefer another way of tracking your orders, you can use Ship24. Tracking Etsy orders with Ship24 only takes two steps:
- Go to the homepage or the search field above and enter your Etsy tracking numbers.
- Click the search button to start tracking.
Tracking with Ship24 is convenient cause of its automatic courier detection. This means that even if your package is being handled by another courier, you can still get updates with the same tracking number that was provided.
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Etsy Delivery TrackingEtsy Guest Order Tracking
If you've purchased something on Etsy as a guest, tracking your order is still an easy process. After the seller ships your order, you'll receive a confirmation email. This email is vital, as it contains the "Track your package" link if the seller has included a tracking number. Clicking on this link allows you to follow the journey of your package in real time.
Moreover, if you need another way to track your order, simply visit the Etsy website. At the bottom left corner, click on "Help," then select "Guest Order Support" from the dropdown menu. This method is particularly useful if you don't have access to your confirmation email.
If any issues arise with your order, and you need to contact Etsy directly, you'll need to create an account and claim your order through it. This process ensures that you, as a guest buyer, can monitor your Etsy purchases efficiently and have a clear line of communication with the seller or Etsy, should the need arise.
Etsy Order Status
Below are some of the tracking notifications that you will see when you track your Etsy orders.
| Notifications/Status | Description |
| Shipped | This status tells that the seller has marked your order as shipped. |
| Pre-Transit | The seller has provided a tracking number and is waiting for the package to be scanned at a shipping facility. |
| In Transit | The package has left the shipping facility and is en route to you. |
| Not Shipped | This shows either the seller has not shipped your order or didn’t update order details on Etsy. |
| Delivered | The package was successfully delivered to you. |
Track Package: If the tracking number is provided by the seller you will have an option to track your order. Tap "Track Package" to see more details about your package.
Etsy Orders Pre-Transit Time
When an Etsy order is marked as "pre-transit," it usually indicates that the seller is preparing the package for shipment. This stage generally lasts between 2 to 5 days. During this period, the seller is responsible for packing the item and delivering it to the shipping carrier. Once the carrier receives and scans the package, its status updates from "pre-transit" to "in transit."
About Etsy
Etsy is an American-based eCommerce business that focuses on supplying vintage or handmade items and craft supplies. These items lie in a wide category of products such as bags, art, jewellery, home décor, furniture, clothing, toys, and craft supplies.
Etsy also hosts craft fairs in which sellers have the opportunity to showcase their products for a fee of $0.20 per item. They also give sellers the chance to sell vintage items. Goods are only considered vintage if they are 20 years old or more.
As of December 2018, Etsy had more than 60 million items on its website. Moreover, the marketplace for vintage goods connected over 2.1 million sellers with more than 39.4 million buyers. At the end of 2018, the number of employees at Etsy reached 874 and Etsy recorded a net income of above $41.25 million.
Does Etsy shipping have tracking?
Tracking numbers are provided usually when the seller gives them. If you are a buyer and you want to track your parcel, you can request the seller for the tracking number, although it is optional. If you are the seller, there are two ways you can get an Etsy tracking number to provide the buyer.
Ways to Get an Etsy Shipping Tracking Number
- You can buy a shipping label from Etsy itself. Upon purchasing a shipping label on Etsy, a tracking number automatically comes with it and the shipping is completed when the courier has successfully scanned the parcel when it arrives.
- You will get a tracking number when you send it through a third-party logistics delivery company. Companies such as FedEx, China Post, UPS, etc., give you a tracking number when you send parcels. You can send the buyer the tracking number or you can include it on the order through the website or app.
The importance of having a tracking number on your Etsy parcel is so that buyers can also be aware of when their packages are arriving or they can see the status of the packages. Once the customer is satisfied with your service, then it can lead to more sales in the future.
Etsy Shipping Time
The time it takes to ship products from sellers to your destination depends on two things:
- Firstly, it depends on how long it takes for Etsy sellers to process your products.
Sellers always need time to prepare their products for shipping. This includes proper packing and applying shipping labelling on shipping items. If your products are Handmade, then sellers may need some time to properly customize them.
- Secondly, it depends on the Etsy delivery options you choose.
This may include whether your order has to ship to international borders. Both Etsy shipping time and item processing times can be found by seeing store shipping policies. If a seller does not mention processing time for an item, then it will automatically be set to 5 days.
Shipping to a location of the same country takes 2 days while shipping to different countries takes an average time of 10 days. Then Etsy calculates the total Etsy delivery time by adding an approximate processing time and a maximum shipping time.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is Etsy safe?
Etsy is considered to be safe and reliable by most users. Etsy is safe, just do not forget to check the Etsy store policies and Etsy shipping details before ordering.
Etsy is a billion-dollar company and it makes thousands of purchases a day so you can trust Etsy when you are making purchases.
How much does it cost to ship on Etsy?
Generally, Etsy delivery charges depend on how far the buyer from the seller is as well as the dimensions and weight of the product that you are purchasing.
Etsy Shipping Details
If you want to find shipping details you can check the product page.
- Click on “Shipping and Policies”.
- Select the drop-down menu from “Shipping To”.
- Select your country.
(Note that if you are purchasing from the United States, then you also need to enter your ZIP code to calculate the shipping amount.)
Moreover, you can use a tool called Price Your Postage from which you can estimate how much you will have to pay for shipping.
To find shipping details select whether you want to ship to a domestic address to an international country. Next, enter your ZIP code of the area and product details like weight and dimensions. Then select Calculate Prices.
Etsy's free shipping also depends on the sellers.
How to sell on Etsy?
Etsy charges very reasonable prices for selling on Etsy. It costs only $0.20 to publish a listing on the Etsy marketplace. This listing lasts for four months or until the product gets sold. Once a product is sold, there is a transaction fee of 3.5% on the sale price.
Selling in Etsy
To sell something on Etsy follow the following procedure:
- Register: Become a registered site member to open an online shop.
- Create Shop: Follow the Etsy process to create your online shop and select your language and currency preferences.
- Select Name: Select a name for your shop.
- Start Listing Items: List your items for selling
- Set the Price: Set a price for your products.
