u/crabnox

I have an iPhone 16 and have been using it for about a year to take photos of jewelry. I have an LED light box that I put the items in, typically with a white background. usually I use the macro feature. in the past couple months, the photos have become noticeably grainier. I didn't intentionally change any setting, but is there some setting that I might have accidentally changed, causing grainer photos? I guess the light box could have gotten a little dimmer, but it's LED lights and it doesn't LOOK any dimmer.
iPhone 16, iOS version 26.6

when I'm listing, the item location zip code is always wrong. I can change it, and when I create similar listing, my correct one might remain, by the next create similar, it has reverted to the wrong one. all of my addresses on file are correct. I can't figure out and it's very annoying. I couldn't find any answers on this sub.

these have mythical and religious overtones to me, with lyrics that evoke or allude to ancient things. these evoke a feeling in my that I can't quite describe... maybe ancient humanity not sure. perhaps somebody else can suggest additional songs that would go a playlist with these 3!

does the number of watchers on an item help its appearance in searches? would it make any difference if I went and liked/watched all my own items? I know it's only one more, but every little bit helps sometimes?

i ordered something and tracking shows delivered, but I never got it. most likely delivered to the wrong building in my neighborhood. usually it works out but this time the package never made its way to me. is it worth filing a USPS insurance claim or will they just point to the tracking and say I'm out of luck? has anybody tried filing a claim when tracking says delivered? I hate to lose the money but I won't bother with a claim if it's just a big waste of time.

do you get constant lowballers like on ebay? does it notably boost sales? once activated, do you still get full-price sales or do those vanish?

I currently get some offers via DM, but only occasionally and they're usually reasonable. in the past I'd just change the listing price but it's too risky to do that since I don't know if the buyer already has some kind of coupon code, either from me or etsy. (on a related note, if I send a buyer a coupon code on an item, could they combine it with some Etsy-generated discount like abandoned cart?)

btw I am asking about this for my vintage inventory; I would not consider any kind of discount on the handmade wares I sell.