Value Added Resource Week In Review 1-19-25

Welcome to the Value Added Resource ecommerce news week in review!

eBay News

eBay has announced their first acquisition of 2025, buying car auction site Caramel for undisclosed sum to provide streamlined and simplified vehicle buying experience.

eBay Acquires Car Auction Site Caramel To Streamline & Simplify The Vehicle Buying Experience

eBay announces first acquisition of 2025, buying car auction site Caramel to provide streamlined & simplified vehicle buying experience.

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Judge Patti Saris has rendered her decision, denying eBay's motion seeking to appeal previous ruling allowing some claims for punitive damages to move forward in the cyberstalking lawsuit, leaving the door open for plaintiffs Ina and David Steiner to continue pursuing their $700 Million total claimed damages as the lawsuit continues on a path toward a 2025 trial.

eBay Appeals Cyberstalking Punitive Damages Ruling, Seeks To Cut $466M From Potential Payout

eBay appeals punitive damages ruling in cyberstalking suit, seeking to cut $466M from potential $700M payout & ease way for possible settlement.

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As eBay UK private sellers pushback on Simple Delivery managed shipping mandate, a new seller survey could indicate a similar offering may be under consideration for the US market too.

eBay Survey Hints At Simple Delivery Managed Shipping Possibly Coming To US

eBay seller survey indicates Simple Delivery managed shipping could be headed to the US in 2025 as UK private seller mandate rolls out in Q1.

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eBay is encouraging UK sellers to offer shorter handling time and faster shipping methods to appear in new Delivery Speed search filters now available to buyers.

eBay UK Pushes Faster Shipping Times With New Delivery Speed Search Filters

eBay encourages UK sellers to offer shorter handling & faster shipping to appear in new Delivery Speed search filters now available to buyers.

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The UK Office for Product Safety and Standards is inviting businesses and online sellers to participate in a voluntary education and research project and eBay is helping get the word out through a new announcement in the UK community forum.

eBay Promotes UK Office For Product Safety & Standards Resources For Sellers

eBay helps get the word out about a new UK Office for Product Safety & Standards voluntary education & research project for online sellers.

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eBay sellers have noticed they no longer have an option to report buyers who file false Item Not Received claims, wondering if it's yet another stealth unannounced change or simply a glitch.

eBay Report Buyer Form No Longer Includes False INR Claims - Stealth Change Or Glitch?

eBay’s form for reporting abusive buyers no longer includes false Item Not Received claims, is it another unannounced change or a glitch?

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In case you missed it - eBay sent a reminder this week about Payments Terms of Use updates taking effect February 4th. Here's what you need to know!

eBay Payments Terms Of Use Update February 2025

eBay Payments Terms of Use February 2025: no news is good news for US sellers, UK & Germany payout timing & payment method updates & more!

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Other Ecommerce News

Walmart adds pre-owned luxury handbags, jewelry & watches in partnership with resale platform Rebag, taking aim at yet another eBay focus vertical with the help of some ex-eBay talent.

Luxury Handbags Arrive At Walmart With New Rebag Deal To Rival eBay Focus Vertical Strategy

Walmart adds pre-owned luxury handbags, jewelry & watches in partnership with resale platform Rebag, taking aim at yet another eBay focus vertical.

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Montgomery County, MD Police investigate Poshmark triangulation fraud scheme, seek additional criminal info & to identify more potential victims.

Poshmark Triangulation Fraud Scheme Uncovered By Montgomery County, MD Police Investigation

Montgomery County, MD Police investigate Poshmark triangulation fraud scheme, seek additional criminal info & to identify more potential victims.

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Etsy-owned Depop has launched a new Ambassador program, looking to recruit creators to help expand the Depop community both online across social media and hosting in person local events.

Depop Launches Ambassador Program To Expand Creator Community Efforts

Etsy-owned Depop launches Ambassador program recruiting creators to help expand community both online on social media & in person local events.

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UPS has finally buckled under shareholder pressure, posting a statement on the Investors section of their website confirming that SurePost volume has been moved in-house in wake of USPS contract expiration.

UPS Moves To In-House SurePost Volume As USPS Contract Fallout Continues

UPS SurePost product page updates indicate the company is moving volume in-house with Network of the Future after USPS contract expired.

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Q4 2024 Ecommerce Earnings Call Roundup

Q4 2024 earnings calls are just around the corner - track important ecommerce marketplace earnings dates with Value Added Resource!

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