Etsy Fees and Cost: A Platform That Took More Than It Gave — My Hard Lesson in Small Business Learn how the Etsy fees and ad costs left me with no profit after selling over $10,000 of handmade skincare products. My hard lesson on the platform’s impact on small businesses.   A few years ago, after receiving a small settlement from a car accident, I found myself in a tough spot. My health had been deteriorating, and I was struggling with a host of medical issues that left me unable to keep up with my job. As a single parent…