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!

USPS Plans To Move Connect Local From Experimental To Market Dominant Product In 2025 Members Public

USPS files request with Postal Regulatory Commission to make Connect Local Mail delivery a permanent Market Dominant product offering in 2025.


USPS

eBay Plans Winter 2024 Seller Check-In For November 14 - Will Seller Update Follow? Members Public

eBay's last Seller Check-In event of 2024 is slated for November 14th, with sellers eagerly waiting to see if a seller update is coming soon.


eBay

Poshmark Launches Smart List AI Image-Based Listing Experience For Sellers Members Public

After a year of beta testing, Poshmark is rolling out Smart List AI-powered image-based features to streamline selling experience on the site.


Poshmark

eBay Revamps Item Policy & Content Reporting System; Users Flag AI Enforcement Gaps Members Public

eBay rolls out new item policy & content reporting system, but users worry bad actors can easily fool AI enforcement bots.


eBay

Poshmark Reverts To Original Fee Structure After User Outcry Over New Fees Members Public

Poshmark is returning to original fee structure after massive pushback on new policy that split fees between buyers and sellers.


Poshmark

eBay Introduces "Shop More, Ship Together" For Auctions With Immediate Pay Required Members Public

eBay rolls out "Shop More, Ship Together" for combined shipping on auctions with "immediate" pay required, but 7 day delay may cause unpaid item problems.


eBay

Value Added Resource Week In Review 10-20-24 Members Public

eBay tests downvotes for AI recommendations, CPC ad budget changes; Mercari & Poshmark rethink buyer fees; Walmart at NYCC; Etsy 3P shipping & more!


Week In Review

Walmart Amps Up New York Comic Con Presence Amidst Collectibles Category Push Members Public

Walmart's New York Comic Con presence highlights Collectibles market share push powered by ex-eBay talent acquisition.


Walmart

eBay Balance Frustrates UK Sellers: Is Withdrawing Funds Too Complex? Members Public

Private UK sellers frustrated by new eBay Balance - has eBay made it needlessly difficult to withdraw funds in attempt to keep money on the site?


eBay

eBay Explore Tests Downvoting To Let Buyers Rate AI-Powered Recommendations Members Public

eBay Explore AI fashion recommendation tool tests thumbs down feature for instant user feedback on quality & relevance of results.


eBay

eBay 1099-K Goes Electronic By Default, Will Need To Opt Back In If You Want Paper Copy Mailed Members Public

eBay says 1099-K tax forms for all sellers who meet applicable thresholds will be defaulted to electronic delivery only on October 31, 2024.


eBay

Etsy To Block Most 3rd Party Shipping Applications Effective October 21, 2024 Members Public

Etsy announces big changes to 3rd party shipping integration support, giving sellers less than a week to make adjustments or alternate plans.


Etsy

Poshmark Rethinks New Fee Structure Split Between Sellers & Buyers After Only 2 Weeks Members Public

Just 2 weeks after fee structure shakeup, Poshmark is already working on updates & changes - will they revert back to old fees or something else?


Poshmark

eBay VP Derek Allgood Touts "People-Centric" Customer Service On Forrester CX Cast Members Public

eBay VP Global Customer Experience Derek Allgood stopped by CX Cast to discuss people-centric service - a concept many believe eBay has strayed away from with AI & automation.


eBay

Mercari Tests Adding Buyer Fees Back Into Item Price; Glitches On Offers Ensue Members Public

Mercari tests adding buyer fees back into item prices to stem abandoned cart tide, causing confusion & pricing glitches for sellers on offers.


Mercari

eBay's Market Strategy In Focus As Key Business Development Leaders Exit Members Public

eBay undergoes changes in market & growth strategies as key US, UK & EMEA Business Development leaders exit - with some heading to competitors.


eBay

Etsy Bungles CO Delivery Fee Implementation; Sellers Can't Cancel Orders From The State Members Public

Etsy has finally started collecting Colorado Retail Delivery Fee, but bungled implementation leaves sellers unable to cancel orders from the state.


Etsy

eBay Introduces Dynamic Target Daily Budget For Promoted Listings Priority CPC Campaigns Members Public

eBay updates Promoted Listings Priority CPC campaigns to dynamic Target Daily Budgets - will sellers maintain same control over maximum ad costs?


eBay
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