How do I handle etsy holding funds for 45 days?

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Started by pm_me_legal_tips_30 · Mar 19, 2025 · 1,339 views · 3 replies
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pm_me_legal_tips_30 OP

Quick background on my situation — any input appreciated.

Etsy holding funds for 45 days. I've been dealing with this for about 16 months now and the situation isn't improving.

The amount being held/disputed is approximately $44,123. I have tried contacting their legal department 10 times with no resolution.

What's the typical outcome in situations like this?

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statute_of_limitations_ed_20

I work in this industry and unfortunately this is very common. The good news is that when people actually push back with legal representation, companies usually settle.

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landlordissues_17

I talked to a lawyer when this happened to me. Worth every penny.

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terms_and_conditioned_31

Just want to point out — the statute of limitations might be a factor here. In some states it's as short as 1-2 years. Don't sit on this too long.