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.


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Massive Sports Memorabilia Forgery & Fraud Scheme Unravels, Leaving One Dead & Collectors In Shock Members Public

Mister ManCave founder Brett Lemieux claimed to have commited a $350M+ forged autograph & counterfeit sports memorabilia scheme before taking his own life this week.


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eBay Social Sharing Down: Sellers Report Errors Posting Listings To Pinterest, Facebook, & Instagram Members Public

eBay social sharing tool once again non-functional, sellers report errors connecting to Pinterest, Facebook, & Instagram to post listings.


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An Australian online seller looks uncertain while surrounded by parcels after courier Sendle abruptly shut down, leaving eBay shipments in limbo.

Sendle’s Sudden Shutdown Leaves Australian eBay Sellers in Limbo Members Public

Sendle’s sudden shutdown has left Australian eBay sellers facing uncertainty, with parcels already in transit and deliveries in limbo.


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A Seller’s Guide To Speaking Up: How To Report eBay’s New Ad Policies To The FTC & State AGs Members Public

Concerned about eBay’s controversial new Promoted Listings ad rules? Here's how to file effective, proactive reports with FTC & AGs to make your voice heard!


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Value Added Resource Week In Review 1-11-26 Members Public

Amazon Buy For Me AI beta backfires; USPS rate hikes & rule changes; eBay AI return scams; Gumtree launches delivery & more!


Week In Review

USPS Proposes Requiring Dimensions On All Commercial Parcels - What It Means for Online Sellers Members Public

USPS proposes requiring dimensions on all commercial parcels, affecting sellers using eBay, Etsy, Amazon, ShipStation, and Pirate Ship.


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Gumtree app showing a product listing with buy now, delivery and payment options on a smartphone

Former eBay Subsidiary Gumtree Pivots To Full C2C Marketplace With Built-in Payments & Shipping 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.


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Microsoft Copilot Enables Agentic AI Checkout For Etsy, Shopify, PayPal & More 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.


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eBay Trading Card Sellers Warn Of Rising AI-Driven Refund Scam Members Public

Trading card sellers warn of a rising eBay scam where buyers use AI to fake damage photos & pressure sellers into refunds.


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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.


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Small businesses say Amazon’s “Buy For Me” beta has created pricing and fulfillment issues they can’t control, leaving sellers to manage customer confusion.

Amazon’s “Buy For Me” Agentic AI Sparks Backlash As Small Businesses Say Listings Are Being Hijacked Members Public

Small businesses say Amazon’s “Buy For Me” agentic AI uses their product data without consent, causing pricing, fulfillment & buyer trust concerns.


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Convenience or Control? Poshmark’s New USPS Supply Rollout Raises Questions For Sellers Members Public

Poshmark rolls out easy way to order USPS supplies through app - but could there be an ulterior motive & another shoe waiting to drop on sellers?


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eBay Users Report Missing “Sold” Filter & App Text Bug Following Recent Updates 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.


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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.


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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

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.


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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.


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