Seller Updates
Ecommerce marketplace seller updates, policy & user agreement changes
eBay Listing Tool Changes Frustrate Sellers With Additional Clicks To Manage Images Paid Members Public
Unannounced eBay listing tool changes frustrate sellers as previously single click image management tasks now require multiple additional steps.
eBay UK Gets New Seller Success Team To Boost Consumer & Small Business Sales On The Platform Paid Members Public
eBay UK job posting reveals new Seller Success team & plans to boost consumer & small business selling & grow GMV as part of C2C strategy pivot.
Amazon Updates Dietary Supplements Policy To Require 3rd Party Testing, Inspection, & Certification Paid Members Public
Amazon updates dietary supplements policy, requiring product verification by 3rd party Testing, Inspection, & Certification (TIC) organizations.
Amazon Provides Transition Period For Controversial New Low Inventory Selling Fees Paid Members Public
Amazon sellers breathe sigh of temporary relief as VP Dharmesh Mehta announces transition period for new low inventory FBA fees through April.
Mercari Introduces AI-Powered Importer To Help Sellers Cross List Items From eBay & Depop Paid Members Public
Mercari introduces AI-powered tool to help sellers import items from eBay & Depop - will new fee structure entice more cross listing & boost sales?
PayPal Shortens Not As Described Claim Time Frame In Purchase Protection Update Paid Members Public
PayPal Purchase Protection update shortens Not As Described claim time to within 30 days of delivery or 180 days of payment, whichever is sooner.
Amazon Updates Policies For Auto & Marine Emissions Tuners As EPA Cracks Down On Marketplace Sales Paid Members Public
Amazon updates policies for auto & marine emissions tuners to help prevent sale of unlawful defeat devices that interfere with emission controls.
eBay Marketing Terms Update: Are eBay's Ad Practices Facing Increasing Regulatory Scrutiny? Paid Members Public
eBay has quietly updated Marketing Terms page & changes may point to increasing regulatory scrutiny of Promoted Listings advertising practices.
eBay Stores Sale Tab Expands To Include Markdowns, Gets Design Update Paid Members Public
eBay Stores Sale tab adds more types of discount promotions & updates the look & feel of how markdown & coupon offerings are displayed.
Etsy Prohibited Items Policy Update Targets Political Activism, Violence & Hate Paid Members Public
Etsy updates Prohibited Items policy taking aim at political activism with wider latitude to remove items deemed violent, degrading, or hateful.
Etsy Tests "From A Buyer Account" Tag For Messages In Continuing Fight Against Scams Paid Members Public
Etsy tests "from a buyer account" tag in messages as struggle to fight spam & scams rages on, but users worry the wording may be confusing.
Etsy-Owned Depop Testing Buyer Fees, Payouts Delayed As Revenue Pressure Builds Paid Members Public
As Etsy continues to face pressure to make House of Brands pay off, are they turning to new fees & payment shenanigans to boost revenue at Depop?
eBay Lifts Selling Limits For Swath Of Sellers But Remember, Insertion Fees May Still Apply! Paid Members Public
eBay is randomly lifting selling limits for many sellers with little explanation, but remember insertion fees may still apply!
eBay Spring 2024 Seller Check In Product Updates - Terapeak, Mobile Selling, AI Enhancements & More! Paid Members Public
eBay Spring 2024 Seller Check In - new US General Manager, Terapeak on mobile, app selling experience improvements, AI image enhancement & more!
Amazon Discontinues Direct Lending, Will Still Offer 3rd Party Financing Options Paid Members Public
Amazon is discontinuing direct term loan working capital offering but will still provide financing options through third party partners.
New Amazon Coupon Requirements Crackdown On Previous Price Manipulation Paid Members Public
Amazon announces new coupon pricing requirements to cut down on previous price manipulation used by less than honest sellers to offer fake discounts.
eBay Privacy & Data Sharing Policy Update April 8, 2024 Paid Members Public
eBay is updating their privacy policy to disclose use of AI and compliance with new laws and regulations, effective April 8 2024.
eBay Sneaker Authenticity Guaranteed Changes Price Thresholds, Messaging & Shipping Paid Members Public
eBay is making changes to sneaker authentication including messaging, dynamic pricing for eligibility, shipping locations & FedEx label policy.
