Value Added Resource Week In Review 9-7-25 Paid Members Public
eBay 30th anniversary, Simple Delivery updates; sales tax change; Etsy new AI tools & exec shakeups; Temu INFORM Act violation settlement & more.
International Postal Services Scramble To Sort Out Tariffs & End Of De Minimis, With Some Pausing US Shipments Paid Members Public
International postal services scramble to sort out duties as end of de minimis exemption looms, with some pausing shipments to US as a result.
eBay Open 2025 Day Two: Product Presentations, Q&A & Feedback Sessions Paid Members Public
eBay Open 2025 Day 2: keynotes, product presentations, Q&A & feedback sessions give sellers insights into eBay brand strategy, tools & workflows.
Smarter Selling Or Silent Summaries? eBay AI Raises Transparency Concerns Paid Members Public
What They Didn't Say At eBay Open 2025: AI promises efficient "magical" listing while quietly reshaping how sellers' content is shown to buyers.
FTC Files First INFORM Act Action, Temu To Pay $2 Million Penalty For Alleged Violations Paid Members Public
Temu to pay $2M to resolve allegations it violated INFORM Consumers Act in first action brought by the FTC since the law passed in 2023.
eBay CEO Marks 30 Year Anniversary With Bold Claims On Authentication & AI Capabilities Paid Members Public
eBay CEO Jamie Iannone rings in 30th anniversary on CNBC's Squawk Box with bold claims on AI & authentication program success - but can he back them up?
eBay Quietly Expands Pro Seller Program In US, Offering Tailored Advice & Growth Tips By Invitation Only Paid Members Public
eBay quietly expands Pro Seller program in the US, offering account reviews and tailored growth tips to select sellers by invitation only.
eBay Community Mentor Dust-Up Reveals Rifts - Do NDAs & Special Treatment Hurt Trust In The Platform? Paid Members Public
eBay community members question secrecy & exclusivity of Mentors program, raising concerns about NDAs & special perks hurting trust in the platform.
eBay UK Loosens Simple Delivery Mandate Again, Expanding Opt Out to Certain Items Priced At £20 Or Less Paid Members Public
As UK private sellers continue to pushback on Simple Delivery mandate, eBay once again loosens restrictions, allowing more items £20 or less to opt out.
eBay Shipping Glitch Raises Questions About Simple Delivery Managed Shipping Coming To The US Paid Members Public
eBay sellers report glitch in listing form preventing adding package weight & dimensions, possibly hinting at Simple Delivery expanding to US.
Etsy Announces Executive Changes, Depop DEI Updates Paid Members Public
Etsy Chief Technology Officer Rafe Colburn taking on dual role replacing departing Chief Product Officer Nick Daniel, Depop DEI Director exits.
eBay Tests US Seller Sentiment On Potential Simple Delivery Expansion In Managed Shipping Survey Paid Members Public
eBay tests US seller sentiment on potential Simple Delivery managed shipping expansion in new survey touting discounted rates, claim protection benefits.
Labor Day Deals Or Discount Deception? eBay’s 30th Anniversary Sale Departs From Founding Principles Paid Members Public
From AuctionWeb’s 1995 promise of honesty to fake deals in 2025, eBay’s Labor Day sale highlights 30 year shift from Pierre Omidyar's founding values.
Nike v StockX: Court Rules Marketplace Partially Liable For Sale Of Fake Sneakers; Case Heads To 2025 Trial Paid Members Public
NY district court hands down partial summary judgment in Nike v StockX suit, ruling StockX is liable for sale of 37 pairs of counterfeit sneakers.
Etsy Rolls Out AI Writing Helper For Messages, Seeks To Assuage Seller Concerns About AI Tools & Integration Paid Members Public
Etsy is rolling out a new AI writing helper for messages & trying to assuage concerns about increasing use of AI in new Seller Handbook article.
Value Added Resource Week In Review 8-31-25 Paid Members Public
eBay International Shipping coming to Canada, Ambassador program; Etsy Privacy & Payment policy updates; UPS & Fedex increase fees for US imports & more.
Royal Mail Launches New Delivery Duties Paid Import Services Ahead Of End Of US De Minimis Exemption Paid Members Public
Royal Mail rolls out new postal delivery duties paid PDDP services ahead of changes to US import requirements & end of de minimis exemption.
Etsy Privacy Policy Update October 2025: What Sellers Need To Know Paid Members Public
Etsy is making updates to their Privacy Policy, effective October 9, 2025 - here's what sellers need to know.
