Value Added Resource Week In Review 7-5-26 Paid Members Public
Amazon identity theft FTC settlement; eBay CA tax sharing deal; Depop Australia drops selling fees; EU customs fee & more in this week in review.
eBay San Jose Tax Sharing Deal Nears $50 Million In Public Rebates Paid Members Public
eBay has now received almost $50 million from San Jose’s controversial tax sharing deal, with another $3.4 million paid last year.
Depop Cuts Seller Fees In Australia As Buyers Pick Up New Marketplace Fee Paid Members Public
Depop is cutting seller fees in Australia, but buyers face a new marketplace fee as PayPal access is removed and the eBay deal waits on UK review.
Sellers Learn Hard Lesson As USPS APV Catches Overstated Package Weights Paid Members Public
USPS APV adjustments are hitting sellers who overstated package weights to chase cheaper Ground Advantage rates.
Amazon To Pay $2.25M To Settle FTC Charges It Denied Fraud Records To Identity Theft Victims Paid Members Public
Amazon will pay $2.25M after the FTC said identity theft victims were denied records needed to trace fraud.
New EU Customs Fee Adds Cost, Confusion To Low-Value Marketplace Imports Paid Members Public
New EU €3 customs fee may add costs and delivery confusion for low-value marketplace orders shipped to EU buyers.
Fake Pokémon Card Stores Target Collectors Through Paid Ads And Shopify Sites Paid Members Public
NordVPN warns of fake Pokémon card stores using paid ads and Shopify storefronts to target collectors in sophisticated scam operation.
Value Added Resource Week In Review 6-28-26 Paid Members Public
Vinted launches in Australia; USPS Ground Advantage discounted rates; eBay discontinues gift cards; StockX Listings & more in this week in review.
eBay and Etsy Sellers Question Surprise USPS Ground Advantage Rate Drops Paid Members Public
eBay and Etsy sellers question surprise USPS Ground Advantage rate drops, wondering if discounts are real or a glitch.
StockX Listings Opens Marketplace To Used Sneakers And Vintage Apparel Paid Members Public
StockX Listings brings used sneakers and vintage apparel to the marketplace, with direct seller shipping and optional verification.
eBay Sellers Hit By Another Traffic Reporting Glitch As Status Page Says All Is Well Paid Members Public
eBay sellers report another Seller Hub traffic glitch, with view counts reset to zero while the status page shows no problems.
Whatnot USPS Ground Advantage Shift Lowers Some Rates, Ends Flat Rate Support Paid Members Public
Whatnot's USPS Ground Advantage shift may lower some rates, but sellers using Flat Rate packaging will need to make changes.
Vinted Quietly Launches In Australia, Adds UK Shipping Connection Paid Members Public
Vinted quietly launches in Australia, bringing its zero seller fee model to a new market.
eBay Pulls Plug On Gift Cards: What Will Happen To Existing Balances? Paid Members Public
eBay will stop selling gift cards in 2026, but existing balances will remain usable. What buyers need to know about refunds and redemption.
Q2 2026 Ecommerce Earnings Call Roundup Paid Members Public
Q2 2026 ecommerce earnings roundup: track reporting dates for Amazon, Meta, Walmart, eBay, Etsy, PayPal, Shopify & more with Value Added Resource!
Value Added Resource Week In Review 6-21-26 Paid Members Public
Whatever It Takes: Inside The eBay Scandal documentary, eBay 2026 shareholder meeting; Etsy's anti-Amazon campaign, Mercari Global app & more!
Mercari Opens Japan Marketplace To US Buyers With New Global App Paid Members Public
Mercari opens Japan marketplace to US buyers with new Global App, raising questions about seller access and cross-border strategy.
eBay Annual Shareholder Meeting Gives Investors A Polished Story With Plenty Left Out Paid Members Public
eBay told investors a polished growth story at its 2026 shareholder meeting, while tougher governance and seller questions lingered.
