Welcome fellow artisans to "the Coop"! Here's everything you need to know about joining our authentic handmade marketplace.
Sell With Us
All products must comply with our Handmade Policy, which includes our definitions, voluntary verification process, and community enforcement. Admittance to the marketplace is automatic, not juried.
We will be opening our marketplace to non-member artisans later this year. We offer no listing fees, a transparent and simple sales commission, a supportive and engaged artistic community, and a growing marketplace:
About Sales Commissions >>>
About Payment Processing Fees >>>
Currently members-only while we phase our launch. Join the waitlist to be informed about non-member onboarding.
The Business Case for Membership >>>
In the meantime:
FAQ
Q: How do I sign up for a store?
A: Become a member! The sign-up link will be sent automatically in your new member welcome packet.
Q: Can I open a shop on the marketplace as a Supporter member?
A: Yes! The sales commission for Supporter members shops is the 9.5% rate.
Q: Can I open more than one shop on the marketplace?
A: Yes! You'll need to use a different email address to sign up as your login, but the same Member ID can be used in both shops.
Community & Education
Marketing & Promotion Support
- Artisans Cooperative Brand Kit
- Artisans Cooperative Marketing Plan
- Help Us Promote You (Free): Buy Handmade Campaign
- Print Your Own: Flyers, Business Cards, & More
- Pre-Printed Flyers, Business Cards, & More
- Product Categories Suggestion Box
- Social Media Toolkit
Membership
- About Membership
- Buy-in Options: Payments Plans vs Points Pledges
- How to Earn Points Through Member Activities
- Ownership Model
Policies & Guidance
- All Policies & Plans
- Fan Art, Fair Use & Intellectual Property
- Handmade Policy
- Handmade Verification Application
- Mature Content / NSFW Policy
- Print-on-Demand Details
- Product Listing Policy