
eBay Spring 2025 Seller Check In Slated For March 7 Paid Members Public
eBay Spring 2025 Seller Check In: listing flow improvements, Facebook Marketplace integration, AI developments, fashion marketing & more!

eBay UK VAT Mismatch Snafu Strikes Again, Giving Sellers Flashbacks To 2022 Paid Members Public
eBay UK sellers are receiving notices stating their VAT details don't match HMRC records in error in apparent recurring glitch from 2022.

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.

Mercari Updates Shipping Prices, Cracks Down On Oversized Packages With New Penalty Fee Paid Members Public
Mercari announces shipping price changes, new penalty for shipping overages amidst carrier rate increases.

eBay & Ex-Execs Make Last-Ditch Effort To Escape Liability For 2019 Cyberstalking Scandal Paid Members Public
eBay & ex-execs try to duck liability in 2019 cyberstalking scandal, seek to have claims thrown out on summary judgement before civil suit heads to trial.

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.

Value Added Resource Week In Review 2-16-25 Paid Members Public
eBay crisis comms, live selling competition, Simple Delivery updates; Facebook Marketplace Partnership expands; Walmart ORC class action, Mercari ads & more!

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.

eBay's International Promoted Listings Push: Is Seller Ad Spend Tolerance Waning? Paid Members Public
eBay cranks up discounts to entice sellers to try Promoted Listings ads - is tolerance for increasing rates & expanding attribution waning?

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.

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.

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 UK User Agreement Update For March 17, 2025 Takes Aim At Illegal Content Paid Members Public
eBay UK is making more User Agreement changes as of March 17, 2025, aimed at tackling illegal content on the site & preventing fee avoidance.

Mercari Looks To Ads For Japan Revenue Boost With Full Scale On & Off Site Launch Paid Members Public
Mercari Japan launches cost per click ads offering increased visibility both on & off site, leveraging user data for targeted results.

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.

Facebook Marketplace Ends Pre-Paid Shipping Labels For New Listings Paid Members Public
Facebook will no longer allow new listings with shipping to use pre-paid labels provided by the marketplace, leaving sellers little time find alternatives.

eBay UK Simple Delivery Updates: Price Increases, Collection, Returns, Carrier Preferences & More Paid Members Public
eBay UK Simple Delivery Updates: price increase, Royal Mail collection & glimpse into how returns are handled through this managed shipping program.

eBay UK Makes Last Minute Buyer Fee Changes, Opts For Phased Rollout To Avoid Disruption Paid Members Public
eBay UK is making a last minute change to introduction of Buyer Fees, opting for a phased rollout to "minimise potential disruptions".