eBay Focuses On Shipping “Protection Economics” As Transaction Losses Rise Paid Members Public
eBay is focusing on shipping “protection economics” as transaction losses rise and more delivery risk shifts onto the marketplace.
EcommerceBytes Ceases Publication After 27 Years Paid Members Public
EcommerceBytes has ceased publication after 27 years, ending a run that began when Ina and David Steiner launched AuctionBytes in 1999.
Value Added Resource Week In Review 9-13-26 Paid Members Public
eBay Live self-service, AI magical listing; Vinted US & UK terms update; Etsy EU packaging petition; StockX Live expansion & more!
StockX Live Comes To Web As Klarna Partnership Expands To US, Canada Paid Members Public
StockX Live expands to the web just weeks after its iOS launch, while Klarna payment options arrive for US and Canadian customers.
eBay Calls AI Magical Listing A Success Amid Growing Seller Complaints Paid Members Public
eBay says Magical Listing boosts listings 50%, while sellers report errors, disrupted workflows and no clear way to opt out.
Etsy Rallies Sellers To Push EU For Simpler Packaging Rules Paid Members Public
Etsy is rallying sellers to petition EU policymakers for simpler packaging and EPR rules, including relief for low-volume shops.
eBay Expands Live With Self-Service Registration, $100 Sales Match Paid Members Public
eBay expands Live with self-service registration and a $100 first-stream sales match as access opens to more business sellers.
Beckett Faces Proposed Class Action Over 2025 Data Breach Paid Members Public
Beckett Collectibles faces a proposed class action over a 2025 data breach affecting approximately one million accounts.
Zelda Switch 2 Scalpers Flood eBay With Impossible Delivery Estimates Paid Members Public
Zelda Switch 2 scalpers flood eBay with steep markups and delivery estimates weeks before release, raising buyer protection concerns.
eBay Seeks Arbitration In Employee Whistleblower Retaliation Suit Paid Members Public
eBay seeks arbitration in employee whistleblower retaliation suit that also raises claims tied to Promoted Listings ad reporting.
eBay Touts “New” Growth At Goldman Sachs Paid Members Public
eBay pitched Live, AI, C2C, ads and Depop growth at Goldman Sachs while calling its decades-old Vehicles business “new.”
eBay Disables Community Messages After Wave of Phishing Scams Paid Members Public
eBay disables Community messages after phishing scams target users, days after touting the revamped forum as a trusted destination.
New Canada Tariffs Bring More Cross-Border Changes For eBay Paid Members Public
New Canada tariffs on US goods take effect as eBay adds free eIS hub drop-off and buyers report problems shipping some US electronics.
eBay UK Drops PayPal For Royal Mail Labels Paid Members Public
eBay UK drops PayPal for Royal Mail labels, following similar changes in Germany, France and Italy.
Vinted US, UK & Australia Terms Update Renames Buyer Protection Fee, Changes Counterfeit Rules Paid Members Public
Vinted updates US, UK and Australia terms October 8 with a renamed Buyer Protection fee and new counterfeit and enforcement rules.
Value Added Resource Week In Review 9-6-26 Paid Members Public
Amazon sued over secret ad charges; eBay C2C fee-free in Italy & France; Etsy Ads Groups; new Poshmark seller tools, Vinted EU terms update & more.
eBay Hit With Labor Retaliation Suit Raising SOX Whistleblower Claims Over Promoted Listings Paid Members Public
eBay lawsuit spotlights labor retaliation claims and SOX whistleblower allegations over Promoted Listings ad revenue.
Vinted Europe Terms Update Moves Balances To Vinted Pay, Renames Buyer Protection Fee Paid Members Public
Vinted updates European terms October 5 with a Vinted Pay migration, renamed Buyer Protection fee and new counterfeit rules.
