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.

eBay Testing Changes To Payment Process For Offers & Auctions Members Public

UPDATE 12-23-23 It appears that in order to facilitate the ability to accept multiple offers while leaving the listing active until someone pays, eBay is sending the accepted offer back to the buyer as a counter-offer with immediate payment required. eBay glitch that is sending back accepted


eBay

eBay Opens Designer Handbag Authentication Hub In Japan To Promote Cross Border Trade Members Public

eBay is opening a new designer handbag authentication center to facilitate cross border trade from Japan to the US.


eBay

Etsy Test Directs Buyers To About Page Instead Of Shop Home Page Members Public

Etsy sellers frustrated with testing during Q4 as shop links direct buyers to about page instead of shop home page.


Etsy

Etsy Lays Off 11% Of Workforce, Including Chief Marketing Officer Members Public

Etsy has announced a restructuring plan laying off 11% of workforce, ~ 225 employes, including Chief Marketing Officer Ryan Scott.


Etsy

No Exit For eBay & Former Execs As Judge Orders Cyberstalking Case to Continue Members Public

Judge rules eBay, former execs & security personnel must continue to face civil claims in cyberstalking scandal, denies motions to dismiss.


eBay

Poshmark Gift Cards Are Here Just In Time For The Holidays Members Public

Poshmark introduces gift cards just in time for the holidays.


Poshmark

eBay Sellers Warned To Check Immediate Payment Required Settings Members Public

eBay sellers who previously disabled immediate payment requirement for offers & auctions warn automatically opted back in with no notice.


eBay

eBay Auto-Pay On Auctions Prevents Sending Cards To eBay Vault Members Public

eBay's attempt to address unpaid items with immediate payment for auctions prevents buyers from submitting trading cards to eBay Vault.


eBay

Value Added Resource Week In Review 12-10-23 Members Public

eBay removed from Nasdaq 100, mobile listing for sports cards; Amazon updates fees, no more Venmo payments; USPS delays & more!


Week In Review

Jane.Com Shutdown Cautionary Tale For Marketplace Sellers Members Public

Sudden shuttering of Jane.com leaves sellers holding the bag, in cautionary tale for all ecommerce entrepreneurs.


News

USPS Delays Spike As Peak Holiday Shipping Sets In Members Public

USPS on time delivery hits lowest rates since Summer 2021 as buyers & sellers complain of delays in shipping & tracking scans.


USPS

eBay Dropped From Nasdaq 100 Amidst Increasing Competition & Macroeconomic Headwinds Members Public

eBay among six stocks set to be removed from Nasdaq 100 as part of annual reconstitution.


eBay

eBay Teases Simplified Mobile Listing For Sports Trading Cards Members Public

eBay teases new simplified mobile listing process coming soon for sports trading cards in light on details announcement.


eBay

eBay Seller Hub Cuts Off Info, Adds Scrollbars Interfering With Seller Workflow Members Public

eBay Seller Hub pages once again cuts off important information, with added scrollbars slowing down sellers' workflow during busy holiday season.


eBay

Amazon Ditches Venmo As A Payment Option, PayPal Stock Drops Members Public

Amazon is ending the ability to use Venmo to pay for purchases on the site, effective January 10, 2024.


Amazon

Mercari Introduces Flat Rate $5.99 USPS Shipping Up To 12 OZ Members Public

Mercari has added a new flat rate $5.99 shipping options for USPS packages up to 12 oz, effective December 4th.


Mercari

eBay Sellers Stumped By On Demand Payout Change Members Public

eBay sellers report being unable to request On Demand Payouts due to unannounced change to the payout request process.


eBay

Etsy Auto-Adds Favorites to Carts, Sparking Concerns & Confusion Members Public

Sellers discover Etsy is automatically adding items from favorites to the basket, raising concerns about buyer experience.


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