eBay Standard Envelope Tracking Stops Working, Leaving Buyers & Sellers In The Dark Paid Members Public
Sellers who use eBay Standard Envelope shipping service report major problems with tracking which could get expensive if buyers file claims.
eBay's International Promoted Listings Push: Is Seller Ad Spend Tolerance Waning? Paid Members Public
eBay cranks up discounts to entice sellers to try Promoted Listings ads - is tolerance for increasing rates & expanding attribution waning?
Value Added Resource Week In Review 2-16-25 Paid Members Public
eBay crisis comms, live selling competition, Simple Delivery updates; Facebook Marketplace Partnership expands; Walmart ORC class action, Mercari ads & more!
Walmart Amps Up New York Comic Con Presence Amidst Collectibles Category Push Paid Members Public
Walmart's New York Comic Con presence highlights Collectibles market share push powered by ex-eBay talent acquisition.
Big Changes To eBay Pre-Owned Fashion Conditions Coming In 2025 Paid Members Public
Fashion sellers are in for some big changes in 2025 as eBay expands condition grading requirements to include pre-owned fair, good, & excellent.
eBay Canada Sellers Missing Payments From February 4th Demand Answers Paid Members Public
eBay failed to pay out funds due to some Canadian sellers on February 4th, leaving them with no money & no answers almost 2 weeks later.
Meta Expands EU Facebook Marketplace Partnership To More C2C Platforms - Will eBay Take A Hit? Paid Members Public
Meta expands Facebook Marketplace partner program to more C2C classifieds businesses in EU - will eBay take a hit from increased competition?
eBay UK User Agreement Update For March 17, 2025 Takes Aim At Illegal Content Paid Members Public
eBay UK is making more User Agreement changes as of March 17, 2025, aimed at tackling illegal content on the site & preventing fee avoidance.
Inside The eBay Cyberstalking Scandal: Battle For Justice Rages On Paid Members Public
Over 3 years after shocking eBay cyberstalking scandal, the victims are still fighting for justice & accountability.
Mercari Looks To Ads For Japan Revenue Boost With Full Scale On & Off Site Launch Paid Members Public
Mercari Japan launches cost per click ads offering increased visibility both on & off site, leveraging user data for targeted results.
eBay & Rakuten Rakuma Expand Partnership To Bring Pre-Owned Fashion From Japan To US Market Paid Members Public
eBay & Rakuten Rakuma expand partnership to bring authenticated, pre-owned fashion, handbags & jewelry to US market after limited trial last year.
eBay UK Makes Last Minute Buyer Fee Changes, Opts For Phased Rollout To Avoid Disruption Paid Members Public
eBay UK is making a last minute change to introduction of Buyer Fees, opting for a phased rollout to "minimise potential disruptions".
eBay UK Buyer Protection Fee: Does The Math Add Up? Paid Members Public
Just 2 days into eBay UK Buyer Protection Fee launch, sellers say math doesn't add up with eBay taking 3p less than they should on every item.
eBay's February 4th Failure To Launch: No Buyer Fees, Missing Pre-Owned Conditions & App Outrage Paid Members Public
eBay's February 4th 2025 plans foiled by failure to launch Buyer Fees in UK, missing pre-owned clothing conditions & forced app update outrage.
Value Added Resource Week In Review 2-9-25 Paid Members Public
eBay UK Buyer Fee fiasco, app update outrage, pre-owned clothing conditions, Top Star program ends; tariff turmoil; Mercari earnings report more!
eBay Tests Banner Carousel For Stores Featuring About Info & Store Videos Paid Members Public
eBay is tinkering with Store page design, adding a rotating carousel featuring the seller's banner image, About information, and store video.
Mercari Aims To Grow GMV, Increase Security As US Marketplace Still Struggles Paid Members Public
Mercari reports earnings for quarter ending December 2024 with GMV below expectations for Japan & US as security issues & fee missteps stymie growth.
eBay Ends Top Star Sneaker Buyer Loyalty Program, Sign Of Things To Come For Focus Verticals? Paid Members Public
eBay quietly ends Top Star sneaker buyer loyalty program amidst broader strategy shift away from focus verticals & back to consumer sellers.
