Sell your craft on Salish Sea Crafts
A marketplace built for San Juan Islands artisans. Transparent pricing, no surprises, and a community built around handmade work.
Simple, transparent pricing
We charge one fee. 10% of each sale, and that covers everything. No listing fees. No monthly subscription. No forced advertising. Just a single percentage that only applies when you make a sale.
| Fee | Rate |
|---|---|
| Platform fee | 10% per sale |
| Payment processing | Included |
| Listing fee | $0 |
| Monthly subscription | $0 |
| Forced advertising fees | $0 |
What the 10% covers
The 10% fee covers payment processing, fraud protection, and the tools you need to manage your shop.
Payment processing
Stripe handles all card processing, fraud detection, and secure payouts directly to your bank.
Fraud & chargeback protection
Stripe's built-in fraud tools protect you from fraudulent orders and disputed charges.
Order management
A full maker dashboard to track orders, update status, and add tracking numbers.
Automated email notifications
Buyers and makers both receive order confirmations and shipping updates automatically.
Marketplace exposure
Your products are discoverable by buyers searching for handmade San Juan Islands goods.
Your own maker storefront
A dedicated profile page showcasing your story, your island, and all your products.
How we compare to Etsy
Etsy's advertised fee is 6.5%, but additional costs add up.
| Feature | Salish Sea Crafts | Etsy |
|---|---|---|
| Transaction fee | 10% all-in | 6.5% + 3% + $0.25 |
| Listing fee | $0 | $0.20 per listing |
| Monthly subscription | $0 | $10/mo |
| Forced ad fees | None | 12% (mandatory above $10k) |
| Typical total per sale | 10% | 10–25%+ |
| San Juan Islands only | Yes | No |
How the signup process works
From application to first sale, here's what to expect.
Submit your application
Tell us about your craft, your island, and your story. The application takes about 5 minutes.
We review your application
Our team reviews every application for quality and fit, usually within 48 hours. We look for genuine handcrafted work made on the San Juan Islands.
Approval notification
If approved, you'll receive an email with a link to complete your account setup.
Set up Stripe payments
Stripe's secure onboarding collects your identity, bank account, and tax information (W-9 for US sellers). This is required by federal law. Stripe files Form 1099-K on our behalf when your payouts exceed the IRS threshold in effect for the tax year.
List your products and start selling
Add your products, set your prices, and your shop goes live. You keep 90% of every sale.
Tax & legal note
Stripe collects your tax information (W-9 for US sellers, W-8 for non-US) as part of their onboarding. This is required by federal law. Stripe files Form 1099-K on our behalf when your payouts exceed the IRS threshold in effect for the tax year (some states set lower thresholds). You are responsible for reporting your income and paying applicable taxes. See the Stripe 1099-K guide for current thresholds.
Ready to join?
Applications take about 5 minutes. We review within 48 hours and reach out either way.
Questions? Email us at makers@salishseacrafts.com