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!

Amazon Extended Holiday Returns Start November 1, 2024 Members Public

US sellers anxiously await announcement of Amazon's 2024 extended holiday returns policy - does Amazon Japan hold a clue?


Amazon

USPS, FedEx & UPS 2024 Holiday Shipping Deadlines Members Public

The holiday shopping season kicks into gear with USPS, FedEx, & UPS releasing shipping deadlines to ensure Christmas packages arrive on time.


Shipping

eBay Pill Press AI Dragnet Permanently Suspends 20 Year Seller In Error Members Public

Longtime eBay seller cries for help after frustrating attempts to appeal AI bot suspension for selling 100+ year old item that tripped keyword triggers.


eBay

Poshmark Buyers & Sellers Find Math Does Not Add Up On New Fee Structure Members Public

Poshmark users are doing the math on new fee structure, calling into question promises of "simplification", "transparency" & "reduction."


Poshmark

eBay UK Restricts Baby Toys & E-Bikes To Business Sellers Only Members Public

eBay UK will restrict baby toy & e-bike sales to active, established business sellers starting October 31 to ensure safety standards compliance.


eBay

Poolside Raises $500M From Bain, eBay Ventures, Nvidia & More For AI Coding Platform Members Public

AI-powered software dev platform, Poolside, raises $500M in Series B led by Bain Capital, with participation from eBay Ventures, Nvidia & more.


eBay Ventures

eBay Live Expands To Clothing; Hopes To Lure Experienced Livestream Sellers With Incentives Members Public

eBay Live is finally adding pre-loved clothing, as eBay looks for incentives to try to draw sellers away from livestream shopping competitors.


eBay

Value Added Resource Week In Review 10-6-24 Members Public

eBay UK fee-free private sales, buyer fees in 2025, EPA lawsuit dismissed; Poshmark splits fees; Vinted Pro launch; Etsy & Reverb exec exits & more!


Week In Review

Bonanza Drops Controversial Shipping Fee In Hopes Of Spurring Holiday Sales Members Public

Bonanza marketplace drops controversial $2 shipping fee as peak season shipping rates increase & shoppers look for holiday deals.


Bonanza

eBay Sellers Report Missing Store Categories As Seller Hub Changes Continue Rollout Members Public

A new batch of eBay sellers has been forced into rollout of new Seller Hub design, causing store categories to go missing from Active Listings page.


eBay

eBay TCGPlayer Union Workers Rally For Better Wages & A Fair Contract Members Public

Unionized workers at eBay-owned TCGPlayer rally for better wages & fair contract, release "Tapped Out At TCGPlayer" cost of living analysis & report.


eBay

Whatnot Hits $2 Billion GMV Mark, Releases State Of Livestream Selling Report Members Public

Whatnot is starting Q4 off with a bang, releasing State Of Livestream Selling Report & revealing over $2 Billion in sales on site so far in 2024.


Whatnot

Poshmark Jumps On Fee Splitting Bandwagon, Shifting Some Fees To Buyers Members Public

Poshmark is the latest marketplace to shake up their fee structure, announcing some fees will be shifting to buyers on the US site October 3.


Poshmark

Chief Product Officer Bradford Shellhammer Exits Reverb As Etsy Growth Pressure Looms Members Public

Bradford Shellhammer, Chief Product Officer at Etsy-owned Reverb, has left the company weeks after layoffs put the future of the site in question.


Reverb

Vinted Pro Launches In UK - Will Disgruntled eBay Sellers Switch Marketplaces? Members Public

Vinted Pro launches in UK, allowing businesses to sell pre-owned clothing, toys, tech accessories, & more - will upset eBay sellers make the switch?


Vinted

eBay Taps PSA As Exclusive Authenticator For Both Raw & Graded Trading Cards Members Public

PSA is now officially eBay's sole authenticator for both raw & graded trading cards sold with Authenticity Guarantee, kicking CGC to the curb.


eBay

eBay Updates Sellers On Holiday Shipping Carrier Surcharges Members Public

eBay shares good news on UPS, FedEx, & USPS peak season holiday rate hikes - if you print labels through the site, some surcharges won't apply!


eBay

eBay Loses Longtime Exec As Murray Lambell Moves To Gousto Members Public

Global VP GM Business Selling Murray Lambell has left eBay after almost 17 years at the company, taking Chief Customer Officer role at Gousto.


eBay
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