Is eBay Quietly Backtracking On Payment Policy Delaying Some Seller Funds Until After Delivery Confirmation? Paid Members Public
Is eBay backing off controversial delayed payout policy? Sellers report holds until after delivery finally being lifted as transparency concerns linger.
eBay November Seller News: Ship To PSA Vault, Germany Authentication Update, UK AI Activate & More Paid Members Public
eBay November 2025 Seller News: Direct to PSA grading & vaulting; UK AI Activate & INR protections; Germany Authenticity Guarantee shake up & more.
Value Added Resource Week In Review 11-9-25 Paid Members Public
eBay cyberstalking suit; Curated Finds in Stores, UK AI Activate; TikTok & StockX auctions; Etsy Instant Transfers, new CEO AMA; Poshmark bulk sharing & more.
Poshmark Kills Bulk Sharing, Will Other Community Features Be Next? Paid Members Public
Poshmark sellers thrown into turmoil with sudden removal of Bulk Sharing as new leadership moves away from company's founding community ethos.
TikTok Shop & StockX Enter Auction Arena In Bid To Take Collectibles Market Share From eBay Paid Members Public
TikTok and StockX introduce auction offerings in bid to take market share from eBay in key collectibles categories.
eBay Tests Curated Finds In Stores, Helping Buyers Discover More Items That Fit Their Interests Paid Members Public
eBay tests automated Curated Finds in Stores to boost buyer discovery, but will sellers pushback on intrusion into space they pay subscription fees for?
Incoming Etsy CEO Says AI Will Help Sellers; Many Say It’s Making Things Worse Paid Members Public
Ask Me Anything with new CEO, Kruti Patel Goyal, reveals stark divide between Etsy & sellers on platform's AI future & "keeping commerce human."
Etsy Testing "Instant" Transfers, Giving Select US Sellers Faster Payout Option - For A Fee Paid Members Public
Etsy is testing new Instant Transfer feature, giving select US sellers option to get their funds into their bank accounts faster - for a fee.
Cyberstalking Case Moves Forward: Security Staff Settle; eBay & Ex-Execs Face 2026 Trial Paid Members Public
Partial settlement reached in eBay cyberstalking lawsuit as 4 more ex-security staff settle, eBay Inc & former execs head to trial in 2026.
eBay UK Introduces Smart Shipping For Businesses, Tweaks Buyer Fee For Private Sales Paid Members Public
eBay UK expands HubEurope partnership with Smart Shipping for business sellers, makes more changes to Buyer Protection Fees on private sales.
eBay Loses Key Product Marketing Manager & Seller Advocate As Chuck Van Pelt Takes New Path Paid Members Public
eBay to lose key Product Marketing Manager & Seller Advocate as Chuck Van Pelt is leaving the company after 10 years to take a new path.
OpenAI Delivers What eBay Can't: What UK Sellers Are Saying About AI Activate Program Paid Members Public
Sellers question eBay UK’s OpenAI AI Activate rollout, asking why new AI features aren’t built into the marketplace’s own tools.
eBay Transaction Losses Spike 19% As UK Buyers Notice Change In Simple Delivery Damage Claims Paid Members Public
eBay Q3 2025 earnings revealed rising transaction losses as UK buyers notice possible Simple Delivery policy shift on refunds for loss or damage.
Value Added Resource Week In Review 11-2-25 Paid Members Public
eBay Q3 2025 earnings, Promoted Listings update; UPS USPS Ground Saver deal; Etsy CEO shakeup; Poshmark's 1st Chief Product Officer & more!
Etsy Tests "Top Buyer" Badge, Nudging Sellers To Prioritize Customer Service For High Spenders Paid Members Public
Etsy is testing "Top Buyer" badge, highlighting higher spending shoppers & encouraging sellers to give them priority customer service.
eBay Moves Ads, Item Specifics & Description Placement In Item Page Design Test Paid Members Public
eBay rearranging order of how ads, descriptions and item specifics are displayed to buyers on View Item page in undisclosed Q4 testing.
Discount Fashion Retailer & eBay Mega-Seller BHFO Closes Up Shop Amidst Economic Challenges Paid Members Public
BHFO, one of eBay's top fashion sellers, is closing up shop, with CEO Stacie Sefton citing economic pressures for end of 23 year old business.
UPS Reaches "Preliminary Understanding" With USPS To Resume Ground Saver Delivery Partnership Paid Members Public
Almost a year after expired contract fallout, UPS & USPS are patching things up with "preliminary understanding" to resume Ground Saver delivery partnership.