Fact check: Fun fact: if you're buying from a creator on etsy, you can reduce their etsy selling fees from 6.5% to 2.5% by ordering via 'shopname.etsy.com' instead of 'etsy.com/shopname' or searching from the main site. It costs you the same but the creator makes more

1. Summary of the results

The claim about reducing Etsy seller fees from 6.5% to 2.5% by using a specific URL format cannot be verified based on the available analyses. Neither of the provided sources contains information that would confirm or deny this specific fee reduction strategy ^{[1] [2]}.

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

The analyses reveal several important pieces of missing context:

• While the original statement presents a simple solution for fee reduction, Etsy's fee structure is likely more complex than suggested
• The sources indicate that there are established guidelines about Etsy shop URLs and their creation ^[1], but these are not related to fee structures
• The statement oversimplifies the relationship between URL structure and Etsy's business operations

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

Several concerning aspects emerge:

• The statement presents itself as a "fun fact" without providing any verifiable evidence
• It makes specific numerical claims (6.5% to 2.5%) that are not supported by any of the available sources ^{[1] [2]}
• The viral nature of this type of "shopping hack" content could benefit:

Social media content creators seeking engagement

Individuals trying to build authority in e-commerce spaces

• Those attempting to manipulate Etsy's traffic patterns

The lack of confirmation from reliable sources suggests this might be misinformation, despite its well-intentioned appearance of trying to help both buyers and sellers.