Liz Morton

Liz Morton is a seasoned ecommerce pro with 17 years of online marketplace sales experience, providing commentary, analysis & news about eBay, Etsy, Amazon, Shopify & more at Value Added Resource!

Value Added Resource Week In Review 4-28-24 Members Public

eBay Explore AI fashion discovery, international shipping, competing offers; Etsy UK to UK VAT; Whatnot Auctions & Video Listings & more!


Week In Review

eBay Explore Brings AI Discoverability To Fashion Shopping Members Public

eBay has launched a new feature called Explore, using AI and visual search to help fashion buyers create curated shopping feeds.


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eBay Exec Compensation, Compliance & Ethics Changes Revealed In 2024 Proxy Statement Members Public

eBay 2024 Proxy Statement reveals executive compensation, changes to compliance & ethics programs as part of annual report.


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Etsy Charging VAT On UK To UK Orders - Is It A Glitch Or Proper Application Of The Law? Members Public

Etsy sellers confused as VAT is suddenly being charged on UK to UK orders when it did not apply to similar orders in the past.


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New eBay Communication Setting Has Users Asking "What's A Competing Offer?" Members Public

A longtime eBay community member has spotted a new addition to Buyer Communication Settings, prompting the question - what's a competing offer?


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Is eBay Going Back In Time To Accept Checks, Money Orders & Cash For Offline Payment? Members Public

Sellers perplexed as eBay appears to allow checks, money orders, & cash for all categories in throwback to days before PayPal & Managed Payments.


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eBay International Shipping Changes Could Impact Excluded Location Settings Members Public

A new feature allows eBay sellers to apply country exclusions only to direct international shipments while leaving same locations open for EIS.


eBay

Whatnot Expands Non-Live Shopping Options With Auctions & Video Listings Members Public

Whatnot is expanding non-live shopping options with Auctions & Video Listings offering 24/7 bidding & browsing convenience.


Whatnot

Value Added Resource Week In Review 4-21-24 Members Public

eBay Seller Week, feedback changes, shipping glitches, system issues canceled orders; Etsy delayed deposits; Walmart in store installation & more!


Week In Review

TAKE HER DOWN: The eBay Cyberstalking Scandal Documentary Debuts April 25 Members Public

Opalite Media announces release of documentary short "TAKE HER DOWN: eBay Stalking Scandal" on April 25, 2024 - check out the teaser trailer now!


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eBay Randomly Cancels Orders Due To "Systems Issue" Without Buyer Or Seller Input Members Public

eBay orders being randomly cancelled due to unexplained "systems issue" with no warning & no recourse if they've already shipped.


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eBay Glitch Blocks Buyers From Purchases In Error Members Public

eBay is blocking some buyers in error, saying "this item is only available to buyers who haven't purchased from this seller in the last 10 days."


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Walmart Challenges eBay Motors With New Buy Online, Installed In Store Tire Deal Members Public

Shoppers can now buy tires from Walmart.com merchants with installation at a Walmart Auto Care Center, rivaling eBay Motors 3rrd party offering .


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eBay Defaulting To Old Addresses Creates Chaos For Buyers & Sellers Members Public

eBay glitch reverts stored default addresses to old ones that are no longer valid, creating lost package chaos & business workflow disruption.


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eBay Defaults Calculated Shipping To Pass Shipping Discounts To Buyers Members Public

eBay moving to force discounted calculated shipping rates to be passed on to buyers as sellers pushback on fees being charged on shipping costs.


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eBay Hosts Seller Week At San Jose HQ With Presentations, Panels & Social Events Members Public

eBay hosts Seller Week at San Jose campus, inviting some local sellers to attend presentations, panels, & social events & engage with eBay staff.


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eBay & San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan Discuss Shared Priorities & Continued Collaboration Members Public

San Jose Mayor met with eBay CEO & CFO to discuss shared priorities & continued collaboration amidst ongoing legal troubles & tax sharing scrutiny.


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Etsy Deposit Debacle Adds Tax Day Stress For Sellers Members Public

Etsy deposit problems left sellers wondering if they would have enough in their bank accounts to cover their payments to Uncle Sam.


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