eBay Main Street Touts AI For Small Business, While Sellers Carry The Risk Paid Members Public
eBay Main Street says AI levels the playing field for small businesses, but broken tools, limited access and seller risk tell a different story.
eBay Pokémon Presales Raise Fraud Risks While Boosting GMV Paid Members Public
eBay Pokémon presales expose buyers to fraud risks while generating GMV and fees months before products are scheduled to ship.
Value Added Resource Week In Review 8-2-26 Paid Members Public
eBay stalking scandal settlement, bundled discounts, Depop deal, MyFitment updates; USPS APV errors; Mercari HAZMAT fees; StockX Live & more.
eBay Live Touts 8x Growth, But Scale Remains Hard To Measure Paid Members Public
eBay Live reports 8x GMV growth, but the scale of the business remains unclear.
eBay Drops Trading Card Authentication Threshold To $200, Updates Packaging Paid Members Public
eBay lowers its trading card authentication threshold to $200 and prepares redesigned packaging aimed at reducing card damage.
eBay Adds Bundled Discounts As It Expands Seller Promotion Tools Paid Members Public
eBay is rolling out bundled discounts, giving sellers a new way to encourage buyers to purchase multiple items in one order.
eBay Moves MyFitment In-Platform, Cuts Off Amazon And Third-Party Tools Paid Members Public
eBay moves MyFitment in-platform through Fitment Plus Auto, ending Amazon and third-party support September 30.
StockX Joins Live Shopping Race With Focus On Sneakers, Trading Cards & Collectibles Paid Members Public
StockX is bringing live shopping to sneakers, trading cards, and collectibles as it looks to build buyer and seller communities.
USPS Coding Error Missed $22.6 Million In Postage, Blocked $6.1 Million In Refunds Paid Members Public
USPS coding error caused APV to ignore millions of package scans, missing some postage charges and refunds for shippers.
eBay, Etsy Set July 30 Depop Closing As Exit Fee Rises To $158M Paid Members Public
eBay and Etsy set a July 30 Depop closing as revised terms narrow eBay’s exit options and raise the potential termination fee to $158M.
eBay, Former Executives Settle Cyberstalking Case for $55.7 Million Paid Members Public
eBay and former executives settle 2019 EcommerceBytes cyberstalking suit for $55.7 million, ending six years of civil litigation.
Mercari To Split New USPS HAZMAT Noncompliance Fee With Sellers Paid Members Public
Mercari will absorb half of a new USPS HAZMAT noncompliance fee that could otherwise cost sellers $50 for improper package markings.
Whatnot Says Shill Bidding Activity Down Nearly 80% After Expanding Enforcement Paid Members Public
Whatnot says shill bidding activity fell nearly 80% as it expands detection and enforcement amid broader legal scrutiny.
eBay Fashion Sellers Brace for August Size Standardization Disruption Paid Members Public
eBay sellers in fashion and apparel categories fear disruption as size standardization requirements are set to go into effect in August 2026.
Mercari Japan Launches M Department Offering Authenticated Luxury, Refurbished Tech Paid Members Public
Mercari Japan launches m department, combining refurbished electronics and authenticated luxury goods in a new professional resale marketplace.
What "Whatever It Takes" Leaves Out of eBay’s Stalking Scandal Paid Members Public
Whatever It Takes documentary exposes eBay’s stalking scandal, but leaves questions about press freedom, governance & founder legacy unanswered.
Value Added Resource Week In Review 7-26-26 Paid Members Public
eBay UK International Shipping; USPS rate updates; Online Sellers' Bill of Rights; Poshmark scraps Listing Removal policy; Facebook Seller app & more.
New 50% US Tariffs On Canadian Goods Create Cross-Border Seller Uncertainty Paid Members Public
New 50% US tariffs on Canadian goods could raise costs and complicate shipping for online sellers serving American buyers.
