Seller Updates
Ecommerce marketplace seller updates, policy & user agreement changes
eBay UK Sellers Consider Saying Au Revoir To France Due To EPR Complexities Paid Members Public
eBay UK sellers say they're considering blocking sales to France to avoid headache of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) requirements.
eBay UK Throws Business Sellers A Bone With Fee-Free Used Clothing Sales Until End Of Year Paid Members Public
eBay UK reacts to business seller backlash with fee-free used clothing sales promotion offer good through the end of the year.
eBay UK Restricts Baby Toys & E-Bikes To Business Sellers Only Paid 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 Live Expands To Clothing; Hopes To Lure Experienced Livestream Sellers With Incentives Paid 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.
Bonanza Drops Controversial Shipping Fee In Hopes Of Spurring Holiday Sales Paid Members Public
Bonanza marketplace drops controversial $2 shipping fee as peak season shipping rates increase & shoppers look for holiday deals.
Vinted Pro Launches In UK - Will Disgruntled eBay Sellers Switch Marketplaces? Paid 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?
eBay UK To Introduce Buyer Fee In 2025 As Private Selling Goes Fee-Free Paid Members Public
eBay 8-K announces fee-free private selling for most categories in the UK, quietly drops big bombshell with buyer fees planned for early 2025!
eBay UK Introduces eBay Balance, Bringing Spendable Funds To UK Sellers Paid Members Public
eBay UK launches eBay Balance, bringing greater flexibility to how sellers use & manage funds - but watch out for changes to scheduled payouts!
eBay Listing Quality Report Confusion Continues; Changes Planned For 2025 Paid Members Public
Sellers have been frustrated with uncertain status of the eBay Listing Quality Report, but Q&A from eBay Open 2024 has finally revealed future plans for this feature.
eBay For Business Podcast Abruptly Discontinued - Is Host Jim "Griff" Griffith Retiring? Paid Members Public
The eBay for Business Podcast has been discontinued, with host Jim "Griff" Griffith making the announcement on this week's Fall Q&A roundup.
eBay Extends Offer Expiration To 4 Days In Unannounced Change Paid Members Public
Sellers are frustrated with yet another unannounced change as eBay extends expiration time on Offers from 2 days to 4 days with no notice.
Etsy September 2024 Updates: Buyer Experience Surveys, Site Credit Refunds, CO Delivery Fee & More! Paid Members Public
Etsy September 2024 updates: buyer surveys on support experiences, Etsy credit refunds, very late addition of Colorado Retail Delivery fee & more!
Instrument Marketplace Reverb Launches Dark Mode App Paid Members Public
Etsy-owned instrument marketplace Reverb gives musicians a break from glaring spotlight, introducing dark mode in iOS & Android app experiences.
eBay Sellers Wanted: CWA & The Responsible Online Commerce Coalition Seek Unfair Practices, Market Dominance Insights Paid Members Public
The Responsible Online Commerce Coalition & CWA survey eBay sellers about marketplace experiences & unfair practices on the platform.
Depop Launches Image Based AI Listing To Speed Up C2C Fashion Sales Paid Members Public
Etsy-owned fashion marketplace Depop has launched AI powered listing using a single photo, speeding up circular economy selling on the platform.
eBay Rolls Out New Feedback Removal Policy, Promises Human Review Of Requests Paid Members Public
eBay rolls out new "more fair feedback experience" for sellers & buyers, with promises that removal requests will be reviewed by humans, not AI.
Whatnot Launches Rewards Club, Giving Sellers Loyalty Program Levers To Drive Sales Paid Members Public
Whatnot launches Rewards Club, putting loyalty program levers in seller hands to drive repeat sales on the livestream shopping platform.
eBay Highlights Same Day Shipping, Urges Fast Payment With Countdown Timer Paid Members Public
eBay tests ways to draw buyer attention to sellers who offer same day shipping with countdown timer displayed on listing pages.
