Liz Morton

Liz Morton is a 17 year ecommerce pro turned indie investigative journalist providing ad-free deep dives on eBay, Amazon, Etsy & more, championing sellers & advocating for corporate accountability.

Value Added Resource Week In Review 2-5-23 Members Public

eBay Winter 2023 Seller Update, 1099-K Identity Theft; Etsy Counterfeit Cashmere, StockX in Mexico & more!


Week In Review

eBay Mistakenly Issues 1099-Ks To Individual Seller Names, Not LLCs Members Public

Sellers befuddled as eBay issues 1099-K tax forms with SSNs instead of LLC EIN info.


eBay

eBay Search Broken 2-3-2023 Members Public

eBay search is completely broken, returning 0 results for common keyword searches.


eBay

Etsy Faces Sec230 Challenge On Counterfeit Cashmere Goods Members Public

Lawsuit alleges Etsy falsely advertised & conspired with 3rd party sellers of counterfeit cashmere goods.


Etsy

Etsy Appoints New Chief Legal Officer Colin Stretch Members Public

Etsy has a new Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Security, announcing Colin Stretch will be joining the company effective February 14.


Etsy

eBay Loses Trading Card & Authentication Leaders Members Public

eBay's vertical strategy struggles as leaders in Authentication & Trading Cards leave the company.


eBay

eBay Update Breaks Advanced Search Members Public

eBay is tinkering with Advanced Search, completely breaking or significantly changing functionality in the process.


eBay

eBay Winter Seller Update 2023 - More Fees...And Not Much Else Members Public

eBay's Winter 2023 Seller Update - more fees but where's the added value?


eBay

eBayUK February 2023 Seller Update - Shop & FVF Fees Increasing Members Public

eBayUK has dropped their February 2023 Seller Update and the big news is - more fees!


eBay

Amazon Stops Returns On Custom & Personalized Items Members Public

Amazon announces custom & personalized items will no longer be eligible for returns effective February 15.


Amazon

Why Did I Receive A 1099-K Under $20,000 For 2022? Members Public

Sellers ask what threshold are marketplaces using on 1099-K tax forms for 2022? Get the answer here!


News

eBay Ventures & Notable Live Bring Fan-to-Player Experience To Life Members Public

eBay expands agreement with digital fan experience platform Notable Live & invests in series A funding round.


eBay

StockX Expansion Continues With First Authentication Center In Mexico Members Public

StockX launching first Mexican authentication center to enhance local customer experience, speed up delivery & payouts.


News

eBay Identity Theft & Fraudulent 1099-K Problems Continue Members Public

As eBay send 1099-K tax forms for 2022, reports of fraud & stolen identities used to sell on the platform return.


eBay

eBay Charging North Carolina White Goods Tax In Error Members Public

eBay incorrectly applies NC White Goods Tax, costing both both buyers & sellers additional fees.


eBay

Value Added Resource Week In Review 1-29-23 Members Public

eBay TCGPlayer Union, pre-loved fashion investment; Shopify price increase; Walmart new seller promo & more!


Week In Review

Etsy Adds Discounted Cubic Rates To Replace USPS Regional Rate Shipping Members Public

Etsy offering sellers discounted Priority Mail Cubic rates to replace discontinued regional rate shipping.


Etsy

Is eBay Winter Seller Update 2023 Coming Soon? Members Public

Recent tests, unannounced changes, & glitches have eBay sellers asking if Winter Seller Update is on the way


eBay
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