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Amazon is obviously very sensitive to handling speed. With that – how does the Handmade category logically go together with the 1-day handling? The whole idea of Handmade suggests some time for producing the piece.
For instance, in jewelry, even the most simple item production/assembly takes 1-2 days, while any customization, including casting or stone setting, would imply 3 days of most effective work.
Doesn’t such unrealistic expectations for handling eliminate the advantages of real handmade manufacturing while encouraging more industrial sellers in the Handmade category?