I believe all these changes are against enthusiasts and hobbyists, as you said.
However, the payment delay can be challenging, even if you opt for print-on-demand.
You still need to pay for the t-shirts you are printing, and if the payment delay is around 30 days, you will need a significant amount of money upfront to start POD on Etsy.
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