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.

eBay Stock Downgraded As Tariff Worries Mount Ahead Of Q1 Earnings Members Public

Analysts downgrade eBay stock as concerns about impacts of tariffs & de minimis changes for China imports mount ahead of Q1 earnings


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eBay Continues Final Value & Ad Fee Discounts Hoping For Q2 2025 GMV & Enthusiast Buyer Boost Members Public

eBay continues leaning on final value and ad fee discounts, sacrificing revenue to try to goose GMV and enthusiast buyer stats for Q2 2025.


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Value Added Resource Week In Review 4-27-25 Members Public

eBay KY sneaker authentication center, Klarna partnership. Summer Seller Check In; Etsy sells Reverb; Poshmark Excessive Listing Removals & more!


Week In Review

Poshmark Counterfeit Postage Glitch Causes User Panic Members Public

Poshmark users panic as apparent USPS glitch causes past orders to appear in Informed Delivery with erroneous counterfeit postage warnings.


Poshmark

Poshmark Cracks Down On Listing Removals, Raising Alarm For Sellers Who Cross Post On Other Marketplaces Members Public

Poshmark's new Excessive Listing Removal Policy raises alarm for sellers who cross post items to multiple marketplaces - here's what you need to know!


Poshmark

eBay Urges Congress To Fight Brick & Mortar Organized Retail Crime While Ignoring Digital Fraud & Theft Members Public

eBay urges Congress to take action on brick & mortar retail crime while ignoring larger online fraud & digital theft that plagues the marketplace.


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eBay EU Payment Terms Update June 2025: Payout Schedule & On Demand Changes Coming Soon? Members Public

eBay updates Payments Terms of Use for Europe in June 2025, potentially foreshadowing changes to payout schedules & on demand options coming soon.


eBay

DOJ Drops Appeal Of Section 230 Ruling In eBay EPA Case Members Public

Department of Justice drops appeal of Section 230 dismissal in EPA case which sought to hold eBay liable for illegal items sold on their site.


eBay

eBay Summer 2025 Seller Check In Slated For May 7 Members Public

eBay's Summer 2025 Seller Check In May 7: key announcements, sessions on sales strategies, Promoted Listings, shipping, marketing & more!


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eBay UK Simple Delivery Update: Custom Postage Still Allowed For Items Under £10 In Some Sub-Categories Members Public

eBay UK updates Simple Delivery mandate for private sellers, allowing items under £10 in some sub-categories to continue using custom postage.


eBay

eBay Opens New KY Sneaker Authentication Facility As Labor Troubles Linger Members Public

eBay hiring ops & HR talent for new Louisville, KY sneaker authentication center as physical warehouse footprint increases labor challenges.


eBay

eBay Klarna Partnership Expands To US With Buy Now Pay Later & Reselling Capabilities Members Public

eBay's partnership with Klarna is coming to the US, offering buyers more flexible ways to pay & new streamlined reselling capabilities.


eBay

Etsy Touts Shop Manager Improvements ; Sellers Worry About AI Review Summaries & Alt Text Members Public

Etsy announces Spring updates to streamline & improve Shop Manager, but sellers worry AI review summaries & alt text may harm their businesses.


Etsy

Etsy Sells Reverb Ahead Of Q1 2025 Earnings Report Members Public

Etsy divests another part of their "House of Brands" as musical instrument marketplace Reverb is sold to Servco Pacific & Creator Partners LLC.


Etsy

Poshmark Tests New Personalized Shopping & Discovery Experience With For You Feed Members Public

Poshmark is testing a new "For You" shopping feed with more personalized suggestions for browsing and item discovery.


Poshmark

Value Added Resource Week In Review 4-20-25 Members Public

eBay user agreement, AI description summaries, Ambassador program, Simple Delivery insurance; Etsy local, Fedex & UPS China surcharges & more!


Week In Review

UPS & FedEx Institute China To US Surcharges Ahead Of Tariff Deadline Members Public

FedEx and UPS are reinstating China to US surcharges as deadlines approach for tariff and de minimis changes.


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Etsy Leans In On Local To Assuage Tariff Fears Members Public

As tariffs raise concerns about supply chains & rising prices, Etsy leans into network of local sellers in attempt to boost user & investor sentiment.


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