eBay Changes Seller Updates To Seller News, Announces More Frequent Communications
eBay is tweaking how they communicate updates to sellers, moving from 3-4 major updates a year to monthly cadence for seller news.
Sellers received the following email from eBay today, advising that Seller Updates are evolving to Seller News.
We wanted to let you know that Seller Update is evolving into Seller News. It’ll remain your trusted source for the latest updates and with a more frequent cadence, you’ll never miss any important news.
Whether it's about new tools and enhancements designed to simplify your business operations or regulatory and policy changes to ensure easy compliance, Seller News is your go-to for everything you need to know. Stay ahead of the curve by diving into this month’s updates.
The update for the US was very light, only including additional details about the expansion of the Facebook Marketplace integration and new import regulations for Mexico.
What you need to know
Earlier this year, we announced an exciting new way to help boost your listings’ visibility—our collaboration with Facebook Marketplace. This update helps you extend your reach into a new pool of potential buyers, by showing select listings directly on Facebook Marketplace.We’re continuing to expand the number of listings shown, maximizing your visibility at no additional cost to you.
How it works
Eligible eBay listings will appear seamlessly integrated into Facebook Marketplace’s feed, marked with a “partnership” icon. Your listings will display the pricing, listing details, and shipping options you've set on eBay. Currently, only listings with shipping options are shown on Facebook Marketplace, so there's no need to adjust your shipping policies or offer local pickup.When buyers find your listing, they'll complete their purchase through eBay’s checkout process. You'll manage the transaction just like any other eBay sale, with all the usual protections and security you enjoy as an eBay seller.
Plus, there’s no additional cost to you. It’s just one more way we help you increase visibility of your listings.
What you need to know
With the aim of improving customs clearance and ensuring smoother, more reliable transactions, the Mexican government has recently introduced changes to Mexico’s import regulations.Since January 1 2025, all eBay sellers shipping to Mexico are required to provide detailed customer information to their shipping carrier. This information will improve shipment tracking, minimize the risk of fraudulent transactions, and help you maintain and potentially expand your presence in Mexico without experiencing delivery disruptions.
Updates for Canada were similarly sparse, including streamlined business policies, coded coupons, and the same information about importing to Mexico.
The eBay UK April 2025 update includes feedback changes, simplified vat invoicing, and Simple Delivery mandate for private sellers.
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The big news in Australia is the introduction of AI Responses to automatically answer buyer questions with information from listing and order details.
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And Germany is also getting some AI upgrades as single item Magical Listing experience finally starts rolling out after year and a half delay.
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What do you think of eBay providing more frequent communication to sellers about new features and policy changes? Let us know in the comments below!
