eBay Search Malfunctions, No Results Displayed 3-23-26 Paid Members Public
eBay search outage caused blank results pages across categories, blocking users from browsing listings.
PayPal Rewards Is Losing Cash Back and Becoming More Like Store Credit Paid Members Public
PayPal Rewards will no longer offer cash back. Points must be used at checkout or for limited redemption options starting August 2026.
Value Added Resource Week In Review 3-22-26 Paid Members Public
eBay Promoted Listings video ads, C2C & Live pivot; Facebook Marketplace AI listing; Depop junk fee class action; Whatnot legal challenges & more.
eBay’s C2C & Live Pivot Gains Steam - But Does It Risk Alienating Business Sellers? Paid Members Public
eBay’s shift to C2C and live selling is driving growth—but could it risk alienating the business sellers who power its marketplace?
The eBay Stalking Saga Ends in Settlement — But Not Closure Paid Members Public
eBay stalking scandal civil suit settles days before trial, ending a 5-year legal fight while key questions remain unanswered.
Depop “Junk Fee” Class Action Tests Fee Transparency as eBay Deal Nears Completion Paid Members Public
Depop faces a class action over “junk fee” drip pricing, raising fee transparency questions as its pending acquisition by eBay nears completion.
Mercari Revives Seller Tiers With Limited-Time Fee Discounts for High-Volume Sellers Paid Members Public
Mercari revives Seller Tiers with limited-time fee discounts to reward high-volume sellers.
eBay Launches Promoted Listings Priority CPC Video Ads Beta Test Paid Members Public
eBay tests new variation on Promoted Listings Priority cost per click ads, featuring item videos in select advertising placements across the site.
Whatnot Faces Arbitration Claims as Legal Challenges Mount Over Trading Card Breaking Practices Paid Members Public
Live selling platform Whatnot faces multiple arbitration claims as legal challenges mount over trading card breaking and repacking practices.
After Cyberstalking Settlement, eBay Quietly Rewrites Board Oversight Rules Paid Members Public
After settling the cyberstalking lawsuit, eBay quietly rewrote board committee charters, raising fresh questions about governance and oversight.
Meta Launches AI Listing Tools for Facebook Marketplace — We Put Them to the Test Paid Members Public
Meta says its AI can generate Facebook Marketplace listings from photos. I tested the new tools to see how well they work.
Sullivan & Cromwell Named Product Liability Practice Of The Year After eBay Section 230 Win Paid Members Public
Sullivan & Cromwell wins award for eBay Section 230 win dismissing EPA suit seeking to hold co liable for emissions control cheat devices sold on the site.
Value Added Resource Week In Review 3-15-26 Paid Members Public
eBay drops social support, updates board charters; Depop shipping promo & US Balance wallet; Etsy shop reviews; Whatnot cancellation fees & more.
Depop Launches US Balance Wallet, Tests Northeast Shipping Promo Paid Members Public
Depop launches its U.S. Balance wallet and tests a Northeast shipping promo as competition from rival resale platform Vinted intensifies.
eBay Drops Facebook & X Support For US Users Amidst Layoffs & AI Self-Service Shift Paid Members Public
eBay sellers will no longer be able to message with support reps through Facebook & X as company shifts to AI self-service options following layoffs.
Is eBay Encouraging Lowball Offers? New Offer Button Test Raises Questions Paid Members Public
eBay is testing suggested offer amounts on Buy It Now listings, raising seller concerns the feature could encourage lower offers.
Etsy Is Changing How Shop Review Ratings Are Calculated Paid Members Public
Etsy will now calculate shop ratings using lifetime reviews with recency weighting. Here’s what the change means for sellers.
OpenAI Hits Pause on “Buy in ChatGPT” Just Months After Instant Checkout Launch Paid Members Public
OpenAI pauses its “Buy in ChatGPT” experiment just months after launching Instant Checkout, as agentic commerce meets ecommerce reality.
