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Amazon’s Auto Ambitions Grow, Adding Used Cars To The Roadmap Paid Members Public
Amazon expands automotive roadmap to include used cars as well as new in latest move to take market share from eBay & other motors marketplaces.
Amazon Sues Consumer Product Safety Commission; Fights Recall Ruling Paid Members Public
Amazon sues CPSC over ruling which found company liable for recall hundreds of thousands of items sold by 3rd party sellers & shipped via FBA.
eBay Privacy Policy April 2025: Blockchain & AI Tech Enable Digital Authentication & More Paid Members Public
eBay April 2025 Privacy Policy update hints at new Blockchain technology, AI integrations, digital wallets & authenticity certificates coming soon!
eBay Loses VP International Markets David Ramadge Paid Members Public
eBay is looking for a new VP International Markets as David Ramadge announces he has left after a total of 12 years at the company.
Shippers Get Temporary De Minimis Reprieve Amidst Evolving US Tariff Situation Paid Members Public
Shippers bracing for impact of tariffs going into effect against Canada & Mexico given reprieve as de minimis exemption stays in place - for now.
DOJ & EPA Stall Appeal Of Precedent-Setting eBay Section 230 Case Paid Members Public
DOJ granted extension to file appeal of Section 230 dismissal in EPA suit which sought to hold eBay liable for illegal items sold on the platform.
eBay Makes Quiet Cuts At Israel Research Center, Are More Layoffs On The Way? Paid Members Public
eBay reportedly makes another round of quiet cuts to Israel research center workforce as rumors swirl that broader layoffs could be on the way.
eBay's TCGPlayer Offices Up For Bid As CEO Robert Bigler Shares Strategy Progress Paid Members Public
TCGPlayer may soon have new landlord as offices head to auction - will eBay make a move as CEO Robert Bigler lays out strategy for 2025 & beyond?
Walmart Q4 Earnings Shows Strong Marketplace Growth In Collectibles & Other High Value Categories Paid Members Public
Walmart reported Q4 results this week, revealing strong ecom growth in Collectibles & other high value categories taking market share from eBay.
Sullivan & Cromwell Named Product Liability Practice Of The Year After eBay Section 230 Win Paid Members Public
Sullivan & Cromwell wins award for eBay Section 230 win dismissing EPA suit seeking to hold co liable for emissions control cheat devices sold on the site.
FTC Takes On Big Tech Censorship, Banning & Demonetizing With Call For Public Comment Paid Members Public
FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson takes on Big Tech censorship, asks for public comments on how platforms limit users' ability to freely share ideas.
Postmaster DeJoy Eyes Exit, Tells USPS Board It's Time To Find A Successor Paid Members Public
PMG DeJoy informs Postal Service Governors it's time to find a successor as he looks to pass the Delivering For America torch to new leadership.
eBay Canada Sellers Missing Payments From February 4th Demand Answers Paid Members Public
eBay failed to pay out funds due to some Canadian sellers on February 4th, leaving them with no money & no answers almost 2 weeks later.
eBay Mega-Seller Probstein To Launch Competing Live Selling Platform For Sports Cards & Memorabilia Paid Members Public
Longtime eBay mega-seller Rick Probstein announces BYD sports collectibles live selling site to compete with eBay Live, Whatnot, Fanatics & more.
Plaintiffs Challenge Walmart’s Section 230 Defense In Organized Retail Crime Class Action Suit Paid Members Public
Class action seeking to hold Walmart Marketplace liable for fraud & sale of stolen goods continues as ORC victims counter Section 230 defense.
Meta Expands EU Facebook Marketplace Partnership To More C2C Platforms - Will eBay Take A Hit? Paid Members Public
Meta expands Facebook Marketplace partner program to more C2C classifieds businesses in EU - will eBay take a hit from increased competition?
eBay & Rakuten Rakuma Expand Partnership To Bring Pre-Owned Fashion From Japan To US Market Paid Members Public
eBay & Rakuten Rakuma expand partnership to bring authenticated, pre-owned fashion, handbags & jewelry to US market after limited trial last year.
eBay Gears Up for Crisis? New Job Posting Signals Potential Trouble Ahead Paid Members Public
eBay is looking for a new Crisis & Financial Communications manager, revealing company may be in for rough year as legal, regulatory & earnings scrutiny heats up.
Though I changed the default on two accounts, I just tried to do it on my last one. It took three tries. Don't know how effective it will be.
https://accountsettings.ebay.com/ai-preferences
I am thinking it is specifically related to AI?