[derbOac]

I agree with you but also feel there should be enough competition in these services that a vendor can switch without undue cost if they feel wronged.

I sort of feel as if we're collectively deluding ourselves about the extent and number of monopolies in our current economy.

[rightbyte]

I think Etsy brings in the customers too. It is like a YouTube channel, right? Etsy have control over the consumer relations you build up.

I.e.much more screwing possibility than say Shopify or PayPal.