Quick question about etsy holding funds for 45 days

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Hypothetical question

Quick background on my situation — any input appreciated.

Etsy holding funds for 45 days. I've been dealing with this for about 14 weeks now and the situation isn't improving.

The amount being held/disputed is approximately $13,572. I have tried contacting customer support 7 times with no resolution.

What are the risks if I pursue this? What's the likely timeline?

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I went through almost the exact same thing.

The thing that gets people is hiring an attorney to send the initial letter. I'd recommend being patient with the process instead.