Former eBay Subsidiary Gumtree Pivots To Full C2C Marketplace With Built-in Payments & Shipping Paid Members Public
Gumtree is shifting from classifieds only to a full C2C marketplace, rolling out built-in payments and shipping for peer-to-peer sellers.
Microsoft Copilot Enables Agentic AI Checkout For Etsy, Shopify, PayPal & More Paid Members Public
On the heels of OpenAI Checkout In Chat, Microsoft Copilot will soon enable agentic AI checkout capabilities for Etsy, Shopify, PayPal and more.
eBay Trading Card Sellers Warn Of Rising AI-Driven Refund Scam Paid Members Public
Trading card sellers warn of a rising eBay scam where buyers use AI to fake damage photos & pressure sellers into refunds.
Amazon’s “Buy For Me” Agentic AI Sparks Backlash As Small Businesses Say Listings Are Being Hijacked Paid Members Public
Small businesses say Amazon’s “Buy For Me” agentic AI uses their product data without consent, causing pricing, fulfillment & buyer trust concerns.
eBay Users Report Missing “Sold” Filter & App Text Bug Following Recent Updates Paid Members Public
eBay users report missing Sold filters on desktop and a text entry bug in the app, making search and listing difficult for buyers and sellers.
eBay UK Sellers Report Payment Processing Delays Paid 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.
Value Added Resource Week In Review 1-4-26 Paid 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!
eBay VP Dan Leiva Exits Role Overseeing AI Customer Support To Launch Private Consulting Firm Paid 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 Is Doubling Down On AI Investments For 2026 As Automation Expands Across The Platform Paid Members Public
eBay plans new AI investments in 2026 through eBay Ventures & direct commercial partnerships enhancing tech capabilities, customer service & more.
eBay Introduces Credit Notes, Changing How US Sellers See Fee & Tax Reversals Paid Members Public
eBay adds Credit Notes for US seller fee and tax reversals, aiming to increase financial transparency and simplify accounting
USPS Postmark Update: What It Means For Proof Of Shipping For Online Sellers Paid 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.
Year In Review: The Policy Shifts, Marketplace Updates, Leadership Shakeups & News That Shaped Online Selling In 2025 Paid Members Public
Look back at the marketplace policy shifts, platform updates, & leadership moves that impacted online sellers in 2025 with Value Added Resource!
eBay UK Confirms DHL Removed Temporarily From Simple Delivery, Sellers Left Without Bulky Item Option Paid Members Public
eBay UK confirms DHL has been temporarily removed from Simple Delivery, leaving some private sellers no option to ship larger, bulky items.
USPS Seeks New Pricing Power, Enabling Larger Market‑Dominant Rate Increases Starting in 2027 Paid Members Public
USPS seeks expanded pricing power, dropping Market Dominant price cap system & raising concerns about higher costs for businesses & consumers in 2027 & beyond.
eBay Live Buyers Left Without Video Receipts On Multi-Hour Livestreams Paid 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 Rolls Back New Cost Of Goods Sold Feature Due To Premature Launch Failure Paid Members Public
eBay Open 2025 hype fades fast as new Cost of Goods Sold feature rolled back after a “system error” showing incorrect data derails launch.
eBay Reminds Sellers Of Shipping Rate Changes Coming In Early 2026 Paid Members Public
eBay advises sellers of shipping rate changes for USPS, FedEx and UPS set to take effect in early 2026.
Value Added Resource Week In Review 12-28-25 Paid 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!
