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Just looking at all the wires inside the box in one photo, how could they ever think that was mass-manufactured?

• DanBC 13y ago
  Sub-contract manufacturing will do that. They'll build it how you like too, so if you want neat and tidy cables they'll lace them or spiral wrap them or cable tie them. And if you want untidy spaghetti mess they'll do that too.
• thejsjunky 13y ago
  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 13y ago
    >>>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.