Whatnot Launches First Nationwide US Ad Campaign, Expands In Europe Paid Members Public
Whatnot launches its first nationwide US ad campaign, expands European operations and plans to open selling to Irish businesses in 2027.
Pirate Ship Stops Rate Change Alerts As eBay Warns Of More USPS Shipping Changes Paid Members Public
Pirate Ship stops routine shipping rate alerts as eBay announces more USPS Ground Advantage changes with just days' notice.
eBay Cuts 9% Of Workforce In Second Major Round Of Layoffs This Year Paid Members Public
eBay is laying off approximately 9% of its workforce as the company moves to simplify operations despite strong recent growth.
Etsy Bans AI-Generated Patterns, Tightens Listing Photo Rules Paid Members Public
Etsy says AI content is hurting buyer trust as it bans generated patterns and requires unedited photos of actual products.
Etsy Offers 0% Share & Save Transaction Fees For Holiday Shopping Season Paid Members Public
Etsy boosts Share & Save refunds to 6.5% for the holidays, eliminating transaction fees on qualifying orders through January 4, 2027.
eBay Offers 0% Live Commissions To Get More Sellers Streaming Paid Members Public
eBay offers select sellers 0% Live commissions through October 29 as it expands livestream access and ramps up incentives to boost participation.
eBay Makes Seller Balance Mandatory, Resets Payout Schedules In November Update Paid Members Public
eBay makes balance enrollment mandatory November 4, resetting automatic payouts and changing how sellers can access and spend their earnings.
eBay Expands Automated Monitoring, AI Training Disclosures In Global Privacy Policy Update Paid Members Public
eBay's latest privacy update expands disclosures on AI training with user data, automated content monitoring and enforcement transparency.
Mercari Offers Free Holiday Shipping On $50+ Orders, Brings Back Fashion Exchange Paid Members Public
Mercari announces free shipping on qualifying holiday orders over $50, the return of Fashion Exchange and new seller shipping protection.
Texas Moves To Reverse Sales Tax On Marketplace Seller Fees Paid Members Public
Texas is moving to reverse a year-old tax on marketplace selling fees, but will sellers get back the money they've already paid?
Value Added Resource Week In Review 10-18-26 Paid Members Public
Facebook Marketplace cost per sale ads; USPS geographic pricing; Etsy tests capped shipping rates & POD partnership & more in this week in review.
eBay Loses Longtime Seller & Consignment Partner Linda's Stuff To Poshmark Paid Members Public
eBay loses longtime partner Linda's Stuff as Poshmark takes over its facilities and launches a new consignment model.
Etsy Tests Capped Shipping Rates, Subsidizing Discounts For US Buyers Paid Members Public
Etsy is testing capped shipping rates for US buyers, covering discounts for sellers as questions remain about costs and future changes.
Poshmark Ends Overweight Shipping Fee Protection, Shifts Costs To Sellers October 26 Paid Members Public
Poshmark will stop covering overweight shipping label upgrades October 26, deducting additional postage costs from sellers' earnings.
eBay USPS Ground Advantage Rates Shift To New Geographic Pricing October 18 Paid Members Public
eBay's new USPS Ground Advantage pricing takes effect October 18, adding 7,625 previously standard ZIP codes to geographic rate groups.
eBay Gift Card Ban Set For Australia, US Sellers Receive Similar Notice Paid Members Public
eBay is moving to ban gift card sales, including expired collectibles, with November deadlines in Australia and the US.
Poshmark Banking Partner Switch Disrupts Payments, Leaves Sellers Waiting Weeks For Funds Paid Members Public
Some Poshmark sellers have waited weeks for their earnings after a banking partner change caused problems with direct deposits and checks.
Q3 2026 Ecommerce Earnings Call Roundup Paid Members Public
Q3 2026 ecommerce earnings roundup: track reporting dates for Amazon, Meta, Walmart, eBay, Etsy, PayPal, Shopify & more with Value Added Resource!
