eBay Management Shuffle Continues Consumer Selling Strategy Shift With New Head of Global C2C Business Paid Members Public
eBay continues to shuffle management deck with more internal promotions supporting strategy shift back to consumer-selling focused foundation.
Etsy Introduces Estimated Profit Calculator, Sellers Say It's Missing Key Data To Be Useful Paid Members Public
Etsy has rolled out an Estimated Profit Calculator, but sellers say it's missing key data and is really only a "some fees calculator."
Facebook Marketplace Doubling Selling Fees April 15, 2024 Paid Members Public
Facebook Marketplace is double selling fees from 5% to 10% or a minimum of $0.80 for items sold on Marketplace with shipping starting April 15.
Value Added Resource Week In Review 3-24-24 Paid Members Public
eBay C2C pivot, Marketing Terms update, consignment; Etsy opens payments to China, prohibited items update; Depop drops selling fees in UK & more!
eBay Surveys Buyers On C2C Initiatives - Is "eBay It Forward" Making A Comeback? Paid Members Public
eBay is surveying buyers to gauge reactions to consumer to consumer initiative "Ebay it Forward" amidst broader C2C business strategy pivot.
eBay Marketing Terms Update: Are eBay's Ad Practices Facing Increasing Regulatory Scrutiny? Paid Members Public
eBay has quietly updated Marketing Terms page & changes may point to increasing regulatory scrutiny of Promoted Listings advertising practices.
Voided USPS Labels Cause Headaches For eBay Sellers In Back Charging Snafu Paid Members Public
eBay sellers report months old voided USPS labels are suddenly reactivating, resulting in back charges for shipments that were never sent.
Depop Drops Selling Fee In UK, Shifts Burden To Buyers Directly Via Marketplace Fee Instead Paid Members Public
Etsy-owned Depop drops selling fees in UK, shifting partial cost burden to buyers through "up to" 5% Marketplace Fee instead.
eBay Stores Sale Tab Expands To Include Markdowns, Gets Design Update Paid Members Public
eBay Stores Sale tab adds more types of discount promotions & updates the look & feel of how markdown & coupon offerings are displayed.
eBay Human Rights Policy Recommits To Labor Bargaining In Wake Of TCGPlayer Union Settlement Paid Members Public
TCGPlayer authenticators rack up another win for TCGUnion-CWA as eBay reinstates union bargaining commitment in company's Human Rights Policy.
Etsy Prohibited Items Policy Update Targets Political Activism, Violence & Hate Paid Members Public
Etsy updates Prohibited Items policy taking aim at political activism with wider latitude to remove items deemed violent, degrading, or hateful.
eBay Store Design Change Leaves Users Unable To Navigate, Search Sold Items Paid Members Public
eBay stores design change removes left side navigation, limiting options to narrow results with filters or search for sold items.
Etsy Quietly Adds China To Etsy Payment Eligibility List Via Payoneer Partnership Paid Members Public
Payments update quietly adds China to list of countries that can onboard with Etsy Payments via Payoneer - Is Etsy feeling Temu & SHEIN pressure?
eBay Consignment Expands Into Luxury Fashion With Partner Seller Linda's Stuff Paid Members Public
eBay Consignment is expanding to include luxury fashion in partnership with longtime seller Linda Lightman, founder of Linda's Stuff.
Value Added Resource Week In Review 3-17-24 Paid Members Public
eBay TCGPlayer union settlement, Vault fees, Promoted Listings predatory popup; Etsy message tags; Depop payouts & fees; USPS delays & more!
Etsy Tests "From A Buyer Account" Tag For Messages In Continuing Fight Against Scams Paid Members Public
Etsy tests "from a buyer account" tag in messages as struggle to fight spam & scams rages on, but users worry the wording may be confusing.
Is eBay Promoted Listings Advanced CPC Campaign Popup Predatory Dark Pattern Design? Paid Members Public
As eBay grows Promoted Listings Advanced Cost Per Click ad revenue, are they using predatory dark pattern design to trick sellers into signing up?
Atlanta-Area USPS Delays Worry Online Sellers - Will Marketplaces Step Up With Protections? Paid Members Public
USPS delays in and around the Atlanta area have caught congressional attention and online sellers are worried about impacts to their businesses.
