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      "id": "learn_r1192_handmade_crafts_what_it_is_etsy_fees_transaction",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Etsy: Platform transaction fee for handmade crafts",
      "summary": "Etsy charges sellers a transaction fee of 6.5% of the listing price plus shipping and gift wrapping when a sale is made through Etsy.com",
      "body": "Etsy charges sellers a transaction fee of 6.5% of the listing price plus shipping and gift wrapping when a sale is made through Etsy.com\n\nWhat Etsy, Inc. actually says:\n\n“When you make a sale through Etsy.com, you will be charged a transaction fee of 6.5% of the price you display for each listing plus the amount you charge for shipping and gift wrapping.”\n\nNote: Tier A source: Official Etsy Fees & Payments Policy accessed via Wayback Machine",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://web.archive.org/web/2025/https://www.etsy.com/legal/fees",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-04",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Etsy, Inc.",
      "evidence_quote": "When you make a sale through Etsy.com, you will be charged a transaction fee of 6.5% of the price you display for each listing plus the amount you charge for shipping and gift wrapping.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1192-handmade-crafts-what-it-is",
      "subject": "Etsy",
      "topic": "Platform transaction fee for handmade crafts",
      "applies_to_country": "us",
      "applies_to_scope": "United States marketplace; fee structure may vary by country",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "any",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "etsy",
        "topic": [
          "money.fees"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1192_handmade_crafts_what_it_is_etsy_fees_payment_processing",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Etsy: Payment processing fee",
      "summary": "Etsy may charge sellers a payment processing fee that varies by country and the payment methods accepted",
      "body": "Etsy may charge sellers a payment processing fee that varies by country and the payment methods accepted\n\nWhat Etsy, Inc. actually says:\n\n“In addition to the transaction fee, you may be charged a payment processing fee. The fee varies by country and the payment methods you accept. For more details, see our Fees & Payments Policy.”\n\nNote: Tier A source; specific rates by country not captured in this page section",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://web.archive.org/web/2025/https://www.etsy.com/legal/fees",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-04",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Etsy, Inc.",
      "evidence_quote": "In addition to the transaction fee, you may be charged a payment processing fee. The fee varies by country and the payment methods you accept. For more details, see our Fees & Payments Policy.",
      "volatility": "medium",
      "from_batch": "1192-handmade-crafts-what-it-is",
      "subject": "Etsy",
      "topic": "Payment processing fee",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "Varies by country and payment method",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "any",
        "region": [
          "any"
        ],
        "platform": "etsy",
        "topic": [
          "money.fees"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1192_handmade_crafts_what_it_is_etsy_fees_offsite_ads",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Etsy: Offsite advertising fee",
      "summary": "Etsy may charge sellers an Offsite Ads Fee when a sale is made by a buyer who clicks on an ad outside of Etsy.com and then purchases from the seller's shop",
      "body": "Etsy may charge sellers an Offsite Ads Fee when a sale is made by a buyer who clicks on an ad outside of Etsy.com and then purchases from the seller's shop\n\nWhat Etsy, Inc. actually says:\n\n“You may also be charged an Offsite Ads Fee when a sale is made by a buyer who clicks on an ad that appears outside of Etsy.com and then purchases an item from your shop.”\n\nNote: Tier A source",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://web.archive.org/web/2025/https://www.etsy.com/legal/fees",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-04",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Etsy, Inc.",
      "evidence_quote": "You may also be charged an Offsite Ads Fee when a sale is made by a buyer who clicks on an ad that appears outside of Etsy.com and then purchases an item from your shop.",
      "volatility": "medium",
      "from_batch": "1192-handmade-crafts-what-it-is",
      "subject": "Etsy",
      "topic": "Offsite advertising fee",
      "applies_to_country": "us",
      "applies_to_scope": "Only applies to sales from offsite ad clicks",
      "tags": {
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        "stage": "any",
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          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "etsy",
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        "explicitness": "any"
      }
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    {
      "id": "learn_r1192_handmade_crafts_what_it_is_etsy_payout_schedule",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Etsy: Payout schedule and monthly statement",
      "summary": "Etsy automatically deducts all fees owed from the seller's payment account and provides a statement at the beginning of each month detailing all sales and fee activity from the preceding month",
      "body": "Etsy automatically deducts all fees owed from the seller's payment account and provides a statement at the beginning of each month detailing all sales and fee activity from the preceding month\n\nWhat Etsy, Inc. actually says:\n\n“Etsy will automatically deduct all fees owed from your payment account. Your statement is available in your payment account at the beginning of each month, and will detail all sales and fees activity from the preceding month.”\n\nNote: Tier A source",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://web.archive.org/web/2025/https://www.etsy.com/legal/fees",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-04",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Etsy, Inc.",
      "evidence_quote": "Etsy will automatically deduct all fees owed from your payment account. Your statement is available in your payment account at the beginning of each month, and will detail all sales and fees activity from the preceding month.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1192-handmade-crafts-what-it-is",
      "subject": "Etsy",
      "topic": "Payout schedule and monthly statement",
      "applies_to_country": "us",
      "applies_to_scope": "US marketplace",
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        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "any",
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          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "etsy",
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      }
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    {
      "id": "learn_r1192_handmade_crafts_what_it_is_etsy_rules_content_accuracy",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Etsy: Content accuracy and conduct rule",
      "summary": "Sellers must state an accurate price in each listing description and may not alter item prices after a sale to avoid Etsy transaction fees or misrepresent the item's location",
      "body": "Sellers must state an accurate price in each listing description and may not alter item prices after a sale to avoid Etsy transaction fees or misrepresent the item's location\n\nWhat Etsy, Inc. actually says:\n\n“The price stated in each listing description must be an accurate representation of the sale. Sellers may not alter the item's price after a sale for the purpose of avoiding Etsy transaction fees, misrepresent the item's location, or use another user's account without permission.”\n\nNote: Tier A source",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://web.archive.org/web/2025/https://www.etsy.com/legal/fees",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-04",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Etsy, Inc.",
      "evidence_quote": "The price stated in each listing description must be an accurate representation of the sale. Sellers may not alter the item's price after a sale for the purpose of avoiding Etsy transaction fees, misrepresent the item's location, or use another user's account without permission.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1192-handmade-crafts-what-it-is",
      "subject": "Etsy",
      "topic": "Content accuracy and conduct rule",
      "applies_to_country": "us",
      "applies_to_scope": "All Etsy sellers",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "any",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "etsy",
        "topic": [
          "rules.content"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1192_handmade_crafts_what_it_is_etsy_enforcement_suspension",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Etsy: Consequences of fee non-payment",
      "summary": "Etsy may suspend a seller's selling privileges at any time pending payment of an outstanding balance",
      "body": "Etsy may suspend a seller's selling privileges at any time pending payment of an outstanding balance\n\nWhat Etsy, Inc. actually says:\n\n“Etsy may suspend your selling privileges at any time pending payment of your outstanding balance.”\n\nNote: Tier A source",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://web.archive.org/web/2025/https://www.etsy.com/legal/fees",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-04",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Etsy, Inc.",
      "evidence_quote": "Etsy may suspend your selling privileges at any time pending payment of your outstanding balance.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1192-handmade-crafts-what-it-is",
      "subject": "Etsy",
      "topic": "Consequences of fee non-payment",
      "applies_to_country": "us",
      "applies_to_scope": "All sellers with outstanding balances",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "any",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "etsy",
        "topic": [
          "rules.enforcement"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1192_handmade_crafts_what_it_is_amazon_handmade_referral_fee",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Platform referral fee for handmade crafts",
      "summary": "For every unit shipped, Amazon Handmade deducts a referral fee of 15% of the total sales price or $0.30 per unit, whichever is greater",
      "body": "For every unit shipped, Amazon Handmade deducts a referral fee of 15% of the total sales price or $0.30 per unit, whichever is greater\n\nWhat Amazon.com, Inc. actually says:\n\n“For every unit shipped, Handmade deducts a referral fee of 15% or $0.30, whichever is greater.”\n\nNote: Tier A source: Official Amazon Handmade landing page",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://services.amazon.com/handmade/handmade.html",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-04",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Amazon.com, Inc.",
      "evidence_quote": "For every unit shipped, Handmade deducts a referral fee of 15% or $0.30, whichever is greater.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1192-handmade-crafts-what-it-is",
      "subject": "Amazon Handmade",
      "topic": "Platform referral fee for handmade crafts",
      "applies_to_country": "us",
      "applies_to_scope": "United States marketplace",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "any",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "amazonhandmade",
        "topic": [
          "money.fees"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1192_handmade_crafts_what_it_is_amazon_handmade_no_listing_fee",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "No listing fees for handmade sellers",
      "summary": "Amazon Handmade does not charge listing fees; sellers can create a storefront for free and only pay referral fees when they make a sale",
      "body": "Amazon Handmade does not charge listing fees; sellers can create a storefront for free and only pay referral fees when they make a sale\n\nWhat Amazon.com, Inc. actually says:\n\n“You can create a storefront for free and you only pay referral fees when you make a sale.”\n\nNote: Tier A source",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://services.amazon.com/handmade/handmade.html",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-04",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Amazon.com, Inc.",
      "evidence_quote": "You can create a storefront for free and you only pay referral fees when you make a sale.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1192-handmade-crafts-what-it-is",
      "subject": "Amazon Handmade",
      "topic": "No listing fees for handmade sellers",
      "applies_to_country": "us",
      "applies_to_scope": "All Handmade sellers",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "any",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "amazonhandmade",
        "topic": [
          "money.fees"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1192_handmade_crafts_what_it_is_amazon_handmade_monthly_fee_waived",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Amazon Handmade: Monthly subscription fee waiver for approved sellers",
      "summary": "Following a one-time first-month payment, the ongoing monthly Professional selling plan fee ($39.99/month) is waived for approved Amazon Handmade sellers, saving $480 per year",
      "body": "Following a one-time first-month payment, the ongoing monthly Professional selling plan fee ($39.99/month) is waived for approved Amazon Handmade sellers, saving $480 per year\n\nWhat Amazon.com, Inc. actually says:\n\n“Following a one-time, first-month payment, the ongoing monthly fee will be waived for approved Handmade sellers—a savings of $480 per year.”\n\nNote: Tier A source",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://services.amazon.com/handmade/handmade.html",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-04",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Amazon.com, Inc.",
      "evidence_quote": "Following a one-time, first-month payment, the ongoing monthly fee will be waived for approved Handmade sellers—a savings of $480 per year.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1192-handmade-crafts-what-it-is",
      "subject": "Amazon Handmade",
      "topic": "Monthly subscription fee waiver for approved sellers",
      "applies_to_country": "us",
      "applies_to_scope": "All approved Handmade sellers",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "any",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "amazonhandmade",
        "topic": [
          "money.fees"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1192_handmade_crafts_what_it_is_amazon_handmade_verification",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Amazon Handmade: Identity verification and application process",
      "summary": "Amazon's application and audit processes ensure Handmade features genuine handcrafted products, requiring full identity verification during the application process",
      "body": "Amazon's application and audit processes ensure Handmade features genuine handcrafted products, requiring full identity verification during the application process\n\nWhat Amazon.com, Inc. actually says:\n\n“Our application and audit processes ensure Handmade features genuine handcrafted products. As an approved maker, you can build a profile to tell customers more about you and your creations.”\n\nNote: Tier A source; specific ID types and age requirements not detailed on this page",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://services.amazon.com/handmade/handmade.html",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-04",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Amazon.com, Inc.",
      "evidence_quote": "Our application and audit processes ensure Handmade features genuine handcrafted products. As an approved maker, you can build a profile to tell customers more about you and your creations.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1192-handmade-crafts-what-it-is",
      "subject": "Amazon Handmade",
      "topic": "Identity verification and application process",
      "applies_to_country": "us",
      "applies_to_scope": "All Handmade applicants",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "any",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "amazonhandmade",
        "topic": [
          "access.id"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1192_handmade_crafts_what_it_is_shopify_pricing_basic",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Shopify: Basic plan pricing and transaction fees",
      "summary": "Shopify's Basic plan costs $39/month when paid monthly, with card rates from 2.9% + 30¢ and third-party transaction fees of 2%",
      "body": "Shopify's Basic plan costs $39/month when paid monthly, with card rates from 2.9% + 30¢ and third-party transaction fees of 2%\n\nWhat Shopify Inc. actually says:\n\n“Pay monthly $39 USD/mo... Card rates from 2.9% + 30¢ USD... Third-party transaction fees: 2%”\n\nNote: Tier A source: Official Shopify pricing page",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.shopify.com/pricing",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-04",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Shopify Inc.",
      "evidence_quote": "Pay monthly $39 USD/mo... Card rates from 2.9% + 30¢ USD... Third-party transaction fees: 2%",
      "volatility": "medium",
      "from_batch": "1192-handmade-crafts-what-it-is",
      "subject": "Shopify",
      "topic": "Basic plan pricing and transaction fees",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "All countries where Shopify operates; rates vary by payment provider",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "any",
        "region": [
          "any"
        ],
        "platform": "shopify",
        "topic": [
          "money.fees"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1192_handmade_crafts_what_it_is_shopify_payout_schedule",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Shopify: Payout schedule options",
      "summary": "Shopify Payments allows sellers to choose daily, weekly, or monthly payout schedules; funds take an additional 1-3 business days to display in the bank account after being sent",
      "body": "Shopify Payments allows sellers to choose daily, weekly, or monthly payout schedules; funds take an additional 1-3 business days to display in the bank account after being sent\n\nWhat Shopify Inc. actually says:\n\n“You can choose daily, weekly, or monthly payouts based on your business needs. Some countries, such as Japan, have requirements that limit available payout options... After funds are paid out, they might take an additional 1-3 days to display in your bank account.”\n\nNote: Tier A source: Official Shopify help documentation",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://help.shopify.com/en/manual/payments/shopify-payments/payouts/payout-timing",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-04",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Shopify Inc.",
      "evidence_quote": "You can choose daily, weekly, or monthly payouts based on your business needs. Some countries, such as Japan, have requirements that limit available payout options... After funds are paid out, they might take an additional 1-3 days to display in your bank account.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1192-handmade-crafts-what-it-is",
      "subject": "Shopify",
      "topic": "Payout schedule options",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "Some countries like Japan have limited options",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "any",
        "region": [
          "any"
        ],
        "platform": "shopify",
        "topic": [
          "money.payout"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1192_handmade_crafts_what_it_is_bigcartel_pricing_platinum",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Big Cartel: Platinum plan pricing",
      "summary": "Big Cartel's Platinum plan has a 7-day free trial then costs $15/month, supporting custom domains, selling physical and digital products, print shipping labels, and shop design customization",
      "body": "Big Cartel's Platinum plan has a 7-day free trial then costs $15/month, supporting custom domains, selling physical and digital products, print shipping labels, and shop design customization\n\nWhat Big Cartel actually says:\n\n“Platinum $0 To Start... 7 days free, then $15/mo... Support for custom domains... Sell physical and digital products... Print shipping labels and track orders... Customize your shop design”\n\nNote: Tier A source: Official Big Cartel pricing page",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.bigcartel.com/pricing",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-04",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Big Cartel",
      "evidence_quote": "Platinum $0 To Start... 7 days free, then $15/mo... Support for custom domains... Sell physical and digital products... Print shipping labels and track orders... Customize your shop design",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1192-handmade-crafts-what-it-is",
      "subject": "Big Cartel",
      "topic": "Platinum plan pricing",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "All countries where Big Cartel operates",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "any",
        "region": [
          "any"
        ],
        "platform": "bigcartel",
        "topic": [
          "money.fees"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1192_handmade_crafts_what_it_is_bigcartel_pricing_diamond",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Big Cartel: Diamond plan pricing",
      "summary": "Big Cartel's Diamond plan costs $30/month with no commitment and cancel-anytime terms, adding abandoned cart recovery, scheduled product drops, password-protected products, Zapier integration, and priority support",
      "body": "Big Cartel's Diamond plan costs $30/month with no commitment and cancel-anytime terms, adding abandoned cart recovery, scheduled product drops, password-protected products, Zapier integration, and priority support\n\nWhat Big Cartel actually says:\n\n“Diamond $30/mo... No commitment, cancel anytime... Everything in Platinum, plus: Recover abandoned carts... Schedule product drops... Password-protect products... Connect to 7,000+ apps with Zapier... Priority support from humans”\n\nNote: Tier A source: Official Big Cartel pricing page",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.bigcartel.com/pricing",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-04",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Big Cartel",
      "evidence_quote": "Diamond $30/mo... No commitment, cancel anytime... Everything in Platinum, plus: Recover abandoned carts... Schedule product drops... Password-protect products... Connect to 7,000+ apps with Zapier... Priority support from humans",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1192-handmade-crafts-what-it-is",
      "subject": "Big Cartel",
      "topic": "Diamond plan pricing",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "All countries where Big Cartel operates",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "any",
        "region": [
          "any"
        ],
        "platform": "bigcartel",
        "topic": [
          "money.fees"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1192_handmade_crafts_what_it_is_bigcartel_pricing_gold_free",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Big Cartel: Free Gold plan option",
      "summary": "Big Cartel offers a free, limited-feature Gold Plan as an alternative to the paid Platinum and Diamond plans",
      "body": "Big Cartel offers a free, limited-feature Gold Plan as an alternative to the paid Platinum and Diamond plans\n\nWhat Big Cartel actually says:\n\n“You can also try the free, limited feature Gold Plan.”\n\nNote: Tier A source: Official Big Cartel pricing page",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.bigcartel.com/pricing",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-04",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Big Cartel",
      "evidence_quote": "You can also try the free, limited feature Gold Plan.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1192-handmade-crafts-what-it-is",
      "subject": "Big Cartel",
      "topic": "Free Gold plan option",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "All countries where Big Cartel operates",
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        "lane": "any",
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        "region": [
          "any"
        ],
        "platform": "bigcartel",
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        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1192_handmade_crafts_what_it_is_bigcartel_payment_processors",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Big Cartel: Payment processors accepted",
      "summary": "Big Cartel shops accept payments through Stripe and PayPal, with transaction fees determined by those payment processors rather than by Big Cartel itself",
      "body": "Big Cartel shops accept payments through Stripe and PayPal, with transaction fees determined by those payment processors rather than by Big Cartel itself\n\nWhat Big Cartel actually says:\n\n“How it works - Payment Processors... Stripe Transaction fees... Stripe Payout Schedule... PayPal Processing Fees... PayPal's Advanced Credit and Debit Card option”\n\nNote: Tier A source: Official Big Cartel help article; specific transaction fee rates are set by Stripe and PayPal, not Big Cartel",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.bigcartel.com/resources/help/article/accept-payments-in-your-big-cartel-shop",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-04",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Big Cartel",
      "evidence_quote": "How it works - Payment Processors... Stripe Transaction fees... Stripe Payout Schedule... PayPal Processing Fees... PayPal's Advanced Credit and Debit Card option",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1192-handmade-crafts-what-it-is",
      "subject": "Big Cartel",
      "topic": "Payment processors accepted",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "Fees vary by processor and country",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "any",
        "region": [
          "any"
        ],
        "platform": "bigcartel",
        "topic": [
          "money.fees",
          "money.payout"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    }
  ]
}