eBay Messages Down 1-6-25 Paid Members Public
eBay users report messaging on the platform is down as update pushes bad link into production.
eBay API Changes Shutdown ShelfTrend - Could Other 3rd Party Apps Be Next? Paid Members Public
Sellers lament loss of ShelfTrend analytics & product research app, shut down by eBay API changes - will other 3rd party tools be next?
Value Added Resource Week In Review 1-5-25 Paid Members Public
eBay UK buyer fees, new years sales; UPS Surepost service updates; USPS lightweight NSAs; Mercari fee changes & more!
Mercari Prepares For Latest Fee Changes With Grace Period For Listings To Update Paid Members Public
With new fee changes coming on January 6th, Mercari provides automated tools to adjust pricing & grace period to facilitate a smooth transition.
eBay Loses Motors Events Manager, NASCAR Driver Sarah Burgess To Walmart In Race For Enthusiast Buyers Paid Members Public
Walmart continues challenging eBay in enthusiast category race with Motors Events Manager & NASCAR racer Sarah Burgess latest to switch sides.
eBay Squares Off With Meta In FTC Suit Subpoena Fight Paid Members Public
eBay calls subpoena from Meta alarming, seeks to quash demands for confidential business info in FTC case.
Amazon Faces Class Action For Alleged Mismanagement Of Forfeited 401K Funds Paid Members Public
Amazon hit with class action alleging use of forfeited 401k funds to offset company contributions instead of reducing admin fees violates federal law.
New Year, Same Tricks: eBay's Shady Strikethrough Discounts Persist In 2025 Paid Members Public
eBay kicks off 2025 with NEWYEAR20 coupon but shady strikethrough price tactics persist, showing consumers fake discounts & violating FTC rules.
From Sellers To Shoppers: eBay Targets 'Enthusiast Buyers' With Year-End Discounts Paid Members Public
As 2024 winds down, eBay tries to goose Q4 numbers with more discounts aimed at driving enthusiast buyer growth, turning C2C sellers into buyers.
USPS Boosts Lightweight Package Offerings With New Ground Advantage Service Agreements Paid Members Public
USPS cranks up competition for lightweight packages, hoping to woo shippers to Ground Advantage with streamlined Negotiated Service Agreements.
Mercari Discontinues Smart Offers; Sellers Wonder If Promotion Changes Are Intentional Or A Glitch Paid Members Public
Mercari reportedly discontinues Smart Offers & sellers notice strange changes to Promotions - is it a glitch or intentional GMV boosting update?
Canada Post Strike Has Ended, But Online Sellers Say Shipping Disruptions Continue Paid Members Public
Online sellers relieved by end of Canada Post strike, but disruptions continue as service to the country is still suspended by some carriers.
Value Added Resource Week In Review 12-29-24 Paid Members Public
eBay UK Account Assurance, new pre-loved fashion conditions; UPS Mail Innovations rate hike plus top stories from 2024 & what's ahead in 2025!
eBay Ventures Backs Ecomtent For AI Powered Ecommerce Optimization Paid Members Public
eBay Ventures joins in $1.4 million funding round for Ecomtent, a startup focused on helping sellers & retailers optimize for AI-powered search.
eBay Provides Item Insights Showing Promoted Listings Ad Usage By Category In Listing Form Paid Members Public
eBay adds new insights to app listing form showing percentage of items per category currently using Promoted Listings General cost per sale ads.
eBay UK Trials Account Assurance To Help Sellers With GPSR, Other Regulatory Compliance Issues Paid Members Public
eBay UK tests Account Assurance program, promising dedicated assistance with select account restrictions & proactive help with GPSR & other compliance issues.
Mercari Sellers Bombarded With Verification Phishing Spam Paid Members Public
Mercari US sellers report a sudden influx of phishing attempts using the Mercari messaging system for fake verification scam.
eBay's New Saved Feed Page Annoys & Confuses Buyers, Pushes Irrelevant Visually Similar Results Paid Members Public
eBay rolls out new Saved Feed page, users say it's confusing, not useful & pushes them toward irrelevant sponsored visually similar results.
