# Seller fees that increase after merchants become established | Dead Internet Theory

Dead Internet Theory: Etsy's 2022 transaction-fee increase shows how a marketplace can raise the cost of selling after merchants have built shops, reviews, search history, and customer recognition inside it.

https://switchboardtechservices.com/articles/dit-seller-fees-that-increase-after-merchants-become-established/

By Switchboard Tech Services · Originally published 2026-05-04

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