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.

Poshmark Triangulation Fraud Scheme Uncovered By Montgomery County, MD Police Investigation Members Public

Montgomery County, MD Police investigate Poshmark triangulation fraud scheme, seek additional criminal info & to identify more potential victims.


Poshmark

eBay Promotes UK Office For Product Safety & Standards Resources For Sellers Members Public

eBay helps get the word out about a new UK Office for Product Safety & Standards voluntary education & research project for online sellers.


eBay

eBay Survey Hints At Simple Delivery Managed Shipping Possibly Coming To US Members Public

eBay seller survey indicates Simple Delivery managed shipping could be headed to the US in 2025 as UK private seller mandate rolls out in Q1.


eBay

Depop Launches Ambassador Program To Expand Creator Community Efforts Members Public

Etsy-owned Depop launches Ambassador program recruiting creators to help expand community both online on social media & in person local events.


Depop

Q4 2024 Ecommerce Earnings Call Roundup Members Public

Q4 2024 earnings calls are just around the corner - track important ecommerce marketplace earnings dates with Value Added Resource!


Earnings

eBay UK Pushes Faster Shipping Times With New Delivery Speed Search Filters Members Public

eBay encourages UK sellers to offer shorter handling & faster shipping to appear in new Delivery Speed search filters now available to buyers.


eBay

eBay Sellers Say Sales At A Standstill With Traffic Reports Lagging, Sign Out Errors & Other Technical Issues 1-13-25 Members Public

eBay sellers report Traffic analytics show zero organic views, prompting questions whether it's a display issue or larger problem impacting sales.


eBay

eBay Acquires Car Auction Site Caramel To Streamline & Simplify The Vehicle Buying Experience Members Public

eBay announces first acquisition of 2025, buying car auction site Caramel to provide streamlined & simplified vehicle buying experience.


eBay

Value Added Resource Week In Review 1-12-25 Members Public

eBay Facebook partnership, API changes, 2025 shipping rates; UPS Surepost Ground Saver updates; Poshmark & Loop partner; Whatnot growth & more!


Week In Review

eBay Updates Sellers On 2025 Shipping Rates, Confirms UPS Ground Saver SurePost Changes Members Public

eBay announces 2025 carrier rate updates, quietly confirms big changes to UPS Ground Saver/SurePost services.


eBay

Whatnot Surpassed $3 Billion 2024 GMV, Raises More Funding To Build Future Of Live Shopping Members Public

Whatnot kicks off 2025 with $265 Million Series E funding, fueling ongoing mission to build the future of live shopping as TikTok ban looms large.


Whatnot

Etsy Launches Community Newsletter, Monthly Seller Events For 2025 Members Public

Etsy community staff are kicking off the new year with promises of more opportunities for sellers to engage with the company & each other in 2025.


Etsy

Poshmark Partners With Loop To Help Turn Return Headaches Into Resale Success Members Public

Poshmark & Loop help consumers turn missed return windows & final sale regrets into resale success by offering alternative to recoup expenses.


Poshmark

UPS Moves To In-House SurePost Volume As USPS Contract Fallout Continues Members Public

UPS SurePost product page updates indicate the company is moving volume in-house with Network of the Future after USPS contract expired.


UPS

eBay Partners With Facebook Marketplace - If You Can't Beat Them, Join Them? Members Public

eBay announces partnership with Meta, enabling select eBay listings to appear on Facebook Marketplace in the US, Germany & France.


eBay

USPS vs UPS? Postal Bulletin Takes Indirect Swipe As Expired Contract Fallout Continues Members Public

USPS hits back at attempts to place blame for sudden changes impacting consolidators & hybrid services with veiled bulletin clearly aimed at UPS.


USPS

Mercari Offers Temporarily Unavailable During New Fee Update Members Public

Mercari buyers & sellers frustrated by temporary limits on offers as new fee update rolls out.


Mercari

eBay Messages Down 1-6-25 Members Public

eBay users report messaging on the platform is down as update pushes bad link into production.


eBay
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