[thejsjunky]

I don't think the issue is they believe it's mass-manufactured or something. The issue is whether it falls into the niche of what etsy wants to sell.

He's admitted that he doesn't actually design the circuits, and there's still some question about how much of the actual assembling he does.

It seems he's certainly doing some amount of work with his hands, the issue whether it's enough to count as "handmade" in the sense that etsy's customers expect.

I know as a musician if I purchased a "handmade" synth and later found out that it was basically just a kit that had been assembled for me, I'd be a little irked. Though if the store was up front about it, I would consider purchasing it to save myself the trouble of assembling it.

Personally I think it should be allowed as long as the seller is honest about it, though I could see why etsy might find it a bit dubious.

[mikecane]

>>>I know as a musician if I purchased a "handmade" synth and later found out that it was basically just a kit that had been assembled for me, I'd be a little irked.

Ah. That makes it clearer for me. Thanks.