A Faire Alternative for Handcrafted Wholesale

Is IndieMe an Alternative to Faire?

Yes. IndieMe Marketplace is a Faire alternative for retail buyers sourcing handcrafted products and artists selling wholesale. Since 1998, IndieMe has connected juried American and Canadian artists with qualified retail buyers. Buyer registration is free. Artists pay a web service fee, and IndieMe takes no commission on orders.

Our focus is handcrafted wholesale: independent artists, distinctive products, and direct relationships between the people who make the work and the retailers who sell it.

For Buyers: Source Handcrafted for Your Store

Discover gifts, jewelry, home decor, wearable art, body products, and more from juried American and Canadian artists. IndieMe serves independent retailers, galleries, museum shops, and other qualified wholesale buyers.

Connect directly with artists, ask product questions, discover new collections, and reorder favorites. Each artist sets their own order minimums, payment terms, shipping policies, and lead times. Requests for credit terms are discussed directly with the artist.

Learn about buying handcrafted wholesale on IndieMe.

For Artists: Sell Wholesale Without Sales Commissions

IndieMe offers a juried wholesale marketplace for handcrafted artists in the United States and Canada. Artists pay a monthly or annual web service fee rather than a commission on each order.

Manage your storefront, set your wholesale policies, and communicate directly with buyers. Optional advertising and event opportunities can provide additional visibility. Membership supports your wholesale business, but it does not guarantee orders.

Review the artist qualifications.

IndieMe

  • Dedicated to handcrafted wholesale.
  • Juried American and Canadian artists.
  • Monthly or annual artist web service fee, with no commission on orders.
  • Free registration for qualified wholesale buyers.
  • Artists set their order minimums, payment terms, and shipping policies.
  • Direct communication between artists and buyers.
  • Independently owned, with handcrafted wholesale experience since 1998.

Faire

  • A wholesale marketplace covering a broad range of brands and product categories.
  • Serves brands and retailers across multiple countries.
  • Commission applies to marketplace orders under Faire’s current policies.
  • Qualifying Faire Direct orders carry 0% commission.
  • Other fees, payment terms, and program conditions depend on the account and order.

Both platforms can support independent wholesale businesses. Consider product fit, total costs, buyer relationships, and the services your business needs.

Review how Faire works for current platform details.

How IndieMe’s Fee Model Works

Artists pay a web service fee to maintain their wholesale storefront and access marketplace tools and support. IndieMe does not take a percentage of their orders. Optional advertising and event participation are separate from the web service.

Commission-free refers to IndieMe’s sales commission. Any payment processing costs associated with an artist’s chosen payment method are separate.

For buyers, registration is free. Orders are placed with individual artists, whose policies determine payment, shipping, and fulfillment.

How Artists Can Build Their Wholesale Business on IndieMe

A storefront gives buyers a place to discover and order your work. Keeping it current and maintaining buyer relationships help make it useful throughout the year.

  • Add new work, refresh your assortment, and review your store activity.
  • Use clear product descriptions and keywords that reflect how buyers search.
  • Email your buyers about new designs, restocks, and best sellers.
  • Share your IndieMe storefront link with existing and prospective wholesale buyers.
  • Keep order minimums, lead times, and shipping policies easy to understand.
  • Tell us about new collections and explore relevant marketing opportunities.
  • Ask for help when you need it. Our team understands handcrafted wholesale.

For Retail Buyers

Discover handcrafted for your store.

Registration is free for qualified wholesale buyers. Register, verify your email, and complete your buyer application to get started.

Register as a Buyer

For Handcrafted Artists

Explore a commission-free wholesale marketplace.

Review our artist qualifications and apply to join IndieMe’s juried community of American and Canadian handcrafted artists.

Apply as an Artist