eBay wants to be in on the craze for handmade goods after Amazon launched an Etsy-style store, and it launched the eBay Artisan Collective on Tuesday. Do Etsy and Amazon have anything to worry about?
eBay launched the Artisan Collective and encouraged its marketing affiliates to promote the curated collection. Scott Parent posted on the eBay Partner Network blog a post in which he called the Artisan Collective “an all-new destination for unique artisanal finds. This curated collection was launched to highlight crafted goods and high-quality treasures.”
But artisans looking for exposure may be disappointed. Parent said the collective is made up of several small batch makers including Three Bird Nest, Milk and Honey Luxuries, and Mystic Knotwork.
Interestingly one of those sellers, Three Bird Nest, was at the center of a controversyrecently when its high-profile founder departed the Etsy site, though by choice or by request isn’t known for sure.
Parent encouraged affiliates, “Encourage your visitors to browse and shop the Artisan Collective – they will be thrilled to find a number of nifty handmade goodies.”
Visit the eBay Artisan Collective here.
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