Liz Morton

Liz Morton is founder and editor of Value Added Resource. She spent 17+ years operating ecommerce businesses before launching VAR. Her reporting focuses on seller experience, marketplace strategy and corporate accountability.

Etsy Sellers Can't Add Tracking, Prompted To Use Etsy Labels Members Public

Etsy sellers unable to enter tracking wonder if purchasing shipping labels from the site may become mandatory.


Etsy

eBay To Protect Sellers Affected By Canada Wildfires Members Public

eBay Canada offers protections to sellers impacted by wildfire & air quality issues, will update US sellers soon.


eBay

New eBay Item Specifics For Coins & Bullion In Canada Members Public

eBay Canada announces new item specifics for Fineness, Composition required in Coins & Bullion categories.


TCGPlayer Kills Comics, Loses CFO As eBay Makes Its Mark Members Public

TCGPlayer kills off comic books category effective June 15th, CFO exits as eBay ramps up post-acquisition integration.


TCGPlayer

eBay International Shipping Delays & Customs Issues Members Public

Buyers report weeks long delays & customs issues as orders back up at eBay's International Shipping hub.


eBay

Etsy Takes Down Legitimate Handmade Items In Automated Bot Dragnet Members Public

Etsy sellers report increase in legitimate handmade items being deactivated, caught in automated bot dragnet.


Etsy

eBay Community Chat June 2023 - Up & Running Grants Members Public

eBay June community chat will be all about Up & Running Grants, hints at possible Seller Update next week!


eBay

eBay Ventures Partners With TechStars On Pre-Seed Accelerator Program Members Public

eBay Ventures & TechStars launch Future of Ecommerce pre-seed accelerator for early stage startups.


eBay

Value Added Resource Week In Review 6-4-23 Members Public

eBay new View Item design, streetwear authentication; Shopify Shop Cash; Etsy payment reserves, INFORM Act & more!


Week In Review

eBay Motors Sellers Object To Guaranteed Fit Video Forced On Listings Members Public

eBay sellers object to Guaranteed Fit promo video forced in listings, including some that don't qualify for program.


eBay

eBay Captcha Glitch Blocks Item Descriptions 6-2-23 Members Public

eBay buyers are frustrated with a Captcha glitch that is blocking them from viewing item descriptions even after solving.


eBay

Shopify Declares June 2 Shop Day, Launches Shop Cash Members Public

Shopify hosts inaugural Shop Day celebration along with the official launch of Shop Cash rewards program.


Shopify

Will Adyen Update Speed Up Payouts for eBay, Etsy & More? Members Public

Payment processor Adyen's new feature may speed up payouts for marketplace clients like eBay & Etsy.


Fees & Payments

StockX Lowers Base Fees, Updates Seller Program Members Public

StockX revamps seller program, introduces lower base fees and other updates effective July 1, 2023.


StockX

eBay Reneges On Ad Placement Promise In New Item Page Design Members Public

As eBay unveils new View Item page design, Promoted Listings ads still display above seller's description & item specifics.


eBay

Etsy Responds To Seller Concerns About Payment Reserves Members Public

Etsy responds as sellers voice increasing concerns about payment reserves & account holds.


Etsy

eBay Authenticity Guaranteed Expands To Streetwear Members Public

eBay's Authenticity Guaranteed program is expanding to include streetwear fashion from select brands.


eBay

eBay Payment Screen Blank, No 90 Day History 5-30-23 Members Public

eBay Managed Payments malfunction shows blank pages & no record of any transactions or payouts in last 90 days.


eBay
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