Etsy is, in its own words, a marketplace where people globally can connect, both online and offline, to make, sell or buy goods that are unique. It serves "creative entrepreneurs" who produce art, crafts, clothing, vintage goods and handmade items. For a very small fee one can open an online Etsy shop and trade with customers who are specifically interested in that particular type of market.
Originally founded in 2005, Etsy has been up and running since 2008 and has some 30 million registered users, with over $1 billion dollars in total annual transactions.
