Etsy /Dropshipping Custom Crochet Q&A
1. Customization & Personalization
Q: Can you make a crochet product according to each customer's specific requirements, such as color, design, type, name, or other personalized details?
A:Yes, we can develop and customize products according to your requirements.
However, if you only need one customized piece, it is charged as a sample development fee, rather than a regular retail product price.
For a customized product, we need to spend time developing the design, testing the crochet structure, adjusting the details, and selecting the appropriate materials until the final sample is close to your requirements.
The sample development fee covers our development time, labor, materials, and the work involved in making and adjusting the sample.
Q:How much is the sample development fee?
A:The sample development fee depends on the size, design, and difficulty of the product.
It generally starts from US$30, and may be around US$50, US$80, US$100 or more for more complicated designs.
The exact cost can be confirmed after we review your design, pictures, dimensions, and requirements.
2.Stock & Made-to-Order
Q: Do you recommend purchasing 100+ pieces in advance, or can I send you each customer order and have you make and ship it individually?
A:For Etsy and e-commerce sellers, we recommend first developing and confirming the product, and then placing a bulk order of 100+ pieces.
We can store your finished products in our warehouse free of charge.
Once you receive an order from your customer, simply send us the customer’s shipping information and order details. We can then pick, pack, and ship the product individually to your customer.
This allows you to sell on a made-to-order basis without having to keep the inventory at your own location.
3.Dropshipping & Fulfillment
Q: Can you ship directly to my Etsy customers in the USA under my brand without showing your company information?
A:Yes.
We can ship the products directly to your Etsy customers without showing our company information to the end customer.
We can also use your brand name and customized packaging, so the customer receives the order as a purchase from your brand.
4.Etsy Order Fulfillment
Q: Can I send you the customer's name, address, personalization details, and design after the order is placed, and have you produce and ship the order directly to the customer?
A:Yes, we can provide this service.
However, the product must first be developed and confirmed as a sample, and you need to place the corresponding bulk order with us.
After the bulk order is completed, we can store your inventory in our warehouse free of charge.
When you receive an Etsy order, you simply send us the customer’s:
- Name
- Shipping address
- Phone
We will then pick, pack, and ship the order directly to your customer.
5.Personalized Names & Details
Q:Can you crochet or add a customer's name to the product?
A:Yes, we can add names, messages, logos, or other personalized details depending on the product and design.
For a one-piece personalized order, the cost is generally treated as a sample development fee, as we need to consider the additional development and production work.
For simple personalization, the additional cost may be different. We can discuss the specific cost after reviewing your requirements.
6.Samples
Q:Can I order one sample first to check the quality before placing a larger order?
A:Yes. We recommend starting with a sample before placing a bulk order.
The sample is charged according to the sample development fee, which depends on the product’s size, design, and difficulty.
Once we receive your design or reference image, we can review it and provide the sample development quotation.
7. Pricing
Q:What are your prices for 1 sample, 10 pieces, 50 pieces, 100 pieces, 300 pieces, and 500 pieces?
A:Pricing depends on the specific product.
Different designs, sizes, materials, construction, personalization requirements, and quantities can result in very different prices.
Please send us your:
- Product design or reference image
- Size/dimensions
- Materials
- Personalization requirements
- Packaging requirements
- Estimated quantity
We will then provide a quotation based on your specific product.
8.Shipping to the USA
Q:How much does shipping approximately cost for an individual Etsy order to the USA, and what shipping methods do you use?
A:Shipping costs vary depending on the product, size, weight, packaging, and shipping volume.
Therefore, we normally calculate shipping costs based on the specific product and package.
For individual orders to the USA, we can provide shipping options with tax included or tax excluded, depending on your requirements.
Our commonly used shipping solutions include Yanwen and USPS.
Q:How long does individual order shipping take?
A:For individual orders, shipping usually takes around 10–15 days, depending on the destination, shipping method, and other logistics conditions.
The exact delivery time will be confirmed when we arrange each shipment.
9. Production Time
Q:How many days do you need to make a personalized product before shipping?
A:Production time depends on the product type, size, design complexity, and order quantity.
As a general reference:
- Sample: around 7 days for production
- Bulk production: approximately 30–50 days
- More complicated products or larger quantities may require additional time.
We will confirm the exact production time after reviewing your product and quantity.
10. Packaging
Q:Can each product be individually packaged with my own brand/logo and a custom thank-you card?
A:Yes.
We can help you develop and customize packaging materials, including:
- Custom boxes or bags
- Brand/logo printing
- Hang tags
- Thank-you cards
- Other packaging accessories
Your customized packaging materials can be stored in our warehouse free of charge and used together with your products when we fulfill individual customer orders.
11. Private Label & Branding
Q:Can you provide private-label packaging so that customers see my Etsy brand rather than the manufacturer's brand?
A:Yes.
We support private-label and custom-branded packaging.
Your products can be packed using your own brand name, logo, thank-you card, and other customized packaging materials, rather than our manufacturer’s branding.
12. Recommended Order Process
What is the recommended workflow for an Etsy seller, from receiving the customer's order until the product is delivered?
We recommend the following process:
Step 1 – Product Development
Send us your design, reference image, dimensions, materials, personalization requirements, and other details.
Step 2 – Sample Development
We review your requirements and provide a sample development quotation. After payment, we develop the sample.
Step 3 – Sample Confirmation
You check the sample and confirm the design, size, colors, materials, and other details.
Step 4 – Bulk Production
After the sample is confirmed, you place the bulk order, normally 100+ pieces depending on the product.
Step 5 – Warehouse Storage
After production, we can store your finished products in our warehouse free of charge.
Step 6 – Receive Etsy Orders
When you receive an order, send us the customer’s name, address, order details, personalization requirements, and any other necessary information.
Step 7 – Individual Fulfillment
We pick, pack, and ship the product directly to your customer using your customized packaging.
Step 8 – Delivery
The individual order is shipped directly to your customer, generally with a shipping time of around 10–15 days.
To get a quick quote, please reply with:
Your design photo.
Size & Quantity.
Your target receiving date.