Value Added Resource Week In Review 12-22-24 Paid Members Public
eBay Marketing Terms update, pre-loved fashion conditions, Holiday Treasures; Amazon FBA reimbursement; Etsy forced vacation; Mercari phishing & more!
Bonanza Sellers Receive Fake Suspension Notices In Account Hijacking Attempt Paid Members Public
Bonanza sellers bombarded with fake account suspension messages directing to suspicious links in likely account hijacking attempt.
Mercari Sellers Bombarded With Verification Phishing Spam Paid Members Public
Mercari US sellers report a sudden influx of phishing attempts using the Mercari messaging system for fake verification scam.
eBay Holiday Treasures: Curated Influencer Picks Highlight Unique Gift Ideas Paid Members Public
eBay taps influencers for Holiday Treasures curated gift guide highlighting unique pre-loved items as part of Things. People. Love campaign.
Mercari 2025: How Leadership Shakeup, Japan Updates Could Shape US Marketplace Future Paid Members Public
With tumultuous 2024 & big changes coming in 2025, could recent updates to Mercari Japan hint at what's in store for US marketplace in coming year?
Whatnot Recaps 2024, Shares Hot Trends Heading Into 2025 Paid Members Public
Whatnot recaps 2024 growth, shares hot trends and how livestream shopping is bringing communities together as we head into 2025.
eBay Shipping Label & Messaging Errors 12-19-24 Paid Members Public
eBay users are experiencing problems with printing shipping labels and sending messages, adding stress to last minute holiday selling.
Big Changes To eBay Pre-Owned Fashion Conditions Coming In 2025 Paid Members Public
Fashion sellers are in for some big changes in 2025 as eBay expands condition grading requirements to include pre-owned fair, good, & excellent.
eBay Unwraps Personalized Selling Stats For 2024: Is Every Seller In The Top 5%? Paid Members Public
eBay sent out personalized messages to sellers today, celebrating their success on the site in 2024 - but some say the math doesn't check out!
Sellers Outraged By Amazon FBA Reimbursement Update That Changes Calculation For Lost & Damaged Items Paid Members Public
Amazon FBA inventory reimbursement policy update for 2025 sparks seller outrage with changes to how value for lost or damaged items is calculated.
eBay Tests AI Generated FAQs In Search Results Paid Members Public
eBay continues testing ways to integrate generative AI with users noticing a new FAQ module displaying in some search results on the mobile app.
eBay's New Saved Feed Page Annoys & Confuses Buyers, Pushes Irrelevant Visually Similar Results Paid Members Public
eBay rolls out new Saved Feed page, users say it's confusing, not useful & pushes them toward irrelevant sponsored visually similar results.
eBay UK Limits Multi-Buy Discounts To Businesses Amid Private Seller Crackdown Paid Members Public
eBay UK takes more steps to differentiate private & business sellers with multi-buy discount limitations to"encourage" businesses using private accounts to upgrade.
Etsy Forcing Many Stores Into Vacation Mode, Stopping Crucial Holiday Sales Paid Members Public
Etsy forces shops into vacation mode with no warning or explanation, bringing sudden sales stop in crucial final days to meet holiday deadlines.
eBay Marketing Terms Update December 2024: More Wiggle Room, Less Transparency For Future Ad Rate & Attribution Changes Paid Members Public
eBay Marketing Terms update: Promoted Listings attribution 2025 expansion & more wiggle room to raise future ad rates with no notice to sellers.
eBay Tests Autoplaying Video Thumbnails For Ads On Listing Pages & In Search Paid Members Public
eBay tests new way of drawing attention to ads on listings & search, with some thumbnails showing autoplaying video instead of static item image.
Value Added Resource Week In Review 12-15-24 Paid Members Public
eBay Trade In, shipping label glitches, invoice changes; Mercari backtracks on fees; UPS Canada surcharge; Canada Post strike update & more!
eBay UK Launches Trade In Program For Old Phones In Partnership with Fonehouse Paid Members Public
eBay UK launches program allowing users to trade in old tech for vouchers that can be used to purchase new devices in partnership with Fonehouse.
