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 UK Sellers Report Payment Processing Delays Members Public

eBay UK sellers are once again experiencing a delay in payment processing as funds set to be released on January 4, 2026 are still in limbo.


eBay

Value Added Resource Week In Review 1-4-26 Members Public

eBay loses key AI support leader, Credit Notes for seller fee & tax reversals, COGS update; USPS postmark changes & more in this week in review!


Week In Review

USPS Postmark Update: What It Means For Proof Of Shipping For Online Sellers Members Public

USPS postmark updates won’t change eBay or Amazon metrics, but sellers using untracked mail may lose backup proof for disputes or late deliveries.


USPS

eBay Live Buyers Left Without Video Receipts On Multi-Hour Livestreams Members Public

Buyers report problems with eBay Live video receipts from multi-hour livestreams with no help from support to access import purchase records.


eBay

eBay VP Dan Leiva Exits Role Overseeing AI Customer Support To Launch Private Consulting Firm Members Public

eBay loses key figure in its AI customer support push as VP Customer Service & Marketing Technology, Dan Leiva, exits to launch consulting firm.


eBay

eBay Introduces Credit Notes, Changing How US Sellers See Fee & Tax Reversals Members Public

eBay adds Credit Notes for US seller fee and tax reversals, aiming to increase financial transparency and simplify accounting


eBay

Year In Review: The Policy Shifts, Marketplace Updates, Leadership Shakeups & News That Shaped Online Selling In 2025 Members Public

Look back at the marketplace policy shifts, platform updates, & leadership moves that impacted online sellers in 2025 with Value Added Resource!


News

eBay UK Confirms DHL Removed Temporarily From Simple Delivery, Sellers Left Without Bulky Item Option Members Public

eBay UK confirms DHL has been temporarily removed from Simple Delivery, leaving some private sellers no option to ship larger, bulky items.


eBay

eBay Reminds Sellers Of Shipping Rate Changes Coming In Early 2026 Members Public

eBay advises sellers of shipping rate changes for USPS, FedEx and UPS set to take effect in early 2026.


eBay

Value Added Resource Week In Review 12-28-25 Members Public

eBay 2026 AI investments, Top Sellers of 2025 awards; Congress considers sunsetting Section 230; Etsy sues CCMI; USPS seeks new pricing power & more!


Week In Review
Illustration representing eBay's AI investments through eBay Ventures and platform partnerships

eBay Is Doubling Down On AI Investments For 2026 As Automation Expands Across The Platform Members Public

eBay plans new AI investments in 2026 through eBay Ventures & direct commercial partnerships enhancing tech capabilities, customer service & more.


eBay

eBay Celebrates "Top Sellers" Of 2025 With Self-Congratulatory Awards Touting Ads, Authentication & More Members Public

eBay closes out the year by celebrating "Top Sellers of 2025" with self-congratulatory awards that seem to be more about eBay than sellers.


eBay

Etsy Sues CCMI, Claims Section 230 Protection For Alleged False Advertising Of Cashmere Items Members Public

Etsy sues cashmere trade group CCMI, asks court to affirm Section 230 protections against false advertising claims for marketplace seller listings.


Etsy

USPS Seeks New Pricing Power, Enabling Larger Market‑Dominant Rate Increases Starting in 2027 Members Public

USPS seeks expanded pricing power, dropping Market Dominant price cap system & raising concerns about higher costs for businesses & consumers in 2027 & beyond.


USPS

Congress Weighs Sunsetting Section 230, Putting eBay, Amazon, Etsy & More In Potential Liability Crosshairs Members Public

Proposed Sunset Section 230 Act could expose Amazon, eBay Etsy & other marketplaces to new legal risks as Congress rethinks platform immunity.


Section 230

Value Added Resource Week In Review 12-21-25 Members Public

eBay UK Simple Delivery expansion; Poshmark names Chief Revenue Officer; PSA/Collectors Beckett acquisition antitrust concerns & more!


Week In Review

Congressman Pat Ryan Urges FTC To Investigate Collectors Holdings' Beckett, SCG Acquisitions Members Public

Collectors Holdings’ acquisition of Beckett ignites monopoly & antitrust concerns as Congressman Pat Ryan urges FTC to investigate.


Collectors Holdings

EU To Add €3 Flat Customs Duty Fee On Low Value Imports In July 2026 Members Public

EU to add flat €3 customs duty fee on imports under €150 in temporary measure aimed at curbing low-value foreign ecommerce shipments.


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