Vent: etsy holding funds for 45 days is ruining my life

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Started by confused_af_rn_19 · Feb 3, 2025 · 1,185 views · 4 replies
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confused_af_rn_19 OP

Has anyone dealt with something like this? I'm not sure what my options are.

Etsy holding funds for 45 days. I've been dealing with this for about 4 months now and the situation isn't improving.

The amount being held/disputed is approximately $46,706. I have tried contacting customer support 10 times with no resolution lol.

What's the typical outcome in situations like this?

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Emily_S_10

Yeah this is depressingly common.

The #1 mistake I see here is escalating to a supervisor/manager. I'd recommend following the formal complaint procedure instead.

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adulting_is_hard_12

I've dealt with this before.

Don't make the same mistake I did -- is escalating to a supervisor/manager. I'd recommend following the formal complaint procedure instead.

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TaxPro_CPA_14

I went through almost the exact same thing.

I ended up hiring an attorney to send the initial letter, which cost about $2-4 but saved me a lot more in the long run.

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legally_bland_22

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.