Value Added Resource Week In Review 10-13-24 Paid Members Public
eBay Live incentives, offer glitches, suspensions, UK business seller fee-free promo; Amazon holiday returns; Poshmark fee math; holiday shipping & more!
eBay UK Sellers Consider Saying Au Revoir To France Due To EPR Complexities Paid Members Public
eBay UK sellers say they're considering blocking sales to France to avoid headache of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) requirements.
eBay UK Throws Business Sellers A Bone With Fee-Free Used Clothing Sales Until End Of Year Paid Members Public
eBay UK reacts to business seller backlash with fee-free used clothing sales promotion offer good through the end of the year.
USPS, FedEx & UPS 2024 Holiday Shipping Deadlines Paid Members Public
The holiday shopping season kicks into gear with USPS, FedEx, & UPS releasing shipping deadlines to ensure Christmas packages arrive on time.
eBay Pill Press AI Dragnet Permanently Suspends 20 Year Seller In Error Paid Members Public
Longtime eBay seller cries for help after frustrating attempts to appeal AI bot suspension for selling 100+ year old item that tripped keyword triggers.
eBay UK Restricts Baby Toys & E-Bikes To Business Sellers Only Paid Members Public
eBay UK will restrict baby toy & e-bike sales to active, established business sellers starting October 31 to ensure safety standards compliance.
eBay Live Expands To Clothing; Hopes To Lure Experienced Livestream Sellers With Incentives Paid Members Public
eBay Live is finally adding pre-loved clothing, as eBay looks for incentives to try to draw sellers away from livestream shopping competitors.
Poshmark Buyers & Sellers Find Math Does Not Add Up On New Fee Structure Paid Members Public
Poshmark users are doing the math on new fee structure, calling into question promises of "simplification", "transparency" & "reduction."
USPS Seeks PRC Opinion On Operational Improvements & Service Standards Refinements Paid Members Public
USPS requests Postal Regulatory Commission opinion on operational & service standards refinements to improve mail processing & transportation.
Amazon Extended Holiday Returns Start November 1, 2024 Paid Members Public
US sellers anxiously await announcement of Amazon's 2024 extended holiday returns policy - does Amazon Japan hold a clue?
Poolside Raises $500M From Bain, eBay Ventures, Nvidia & More For AI Coding Platform Paid Members Public
AI-powered software dev platform, Poolside, raises $500M in Series B led by Bain Capital, with participation from eBay Ventures, Nvidia & more.
Value Added Resource Week In Review 10-6-24 Paid Members Public
eBay UK fee-free private sales, buyer fees in 2025, EPA lawsuit dismissed; Poshmark splits fees; Vinted Pro launch; Etsy & Reverb exec exits & more!
Whatnot Hits $2 Billion GMV Mark, Releases State Of Livestream Selling Report Paid Members Public
Whatnot is starting Q4 off with a bang, releasing State Of Livestream Selling Report & revealing over $2 Billion in sales on site so far in 2024.
Bonanza Drops Controversial Shipping Fee In Hopes Of Spurring Holiday Sales Paid Members Public
Bonanza marketplace drops controversial $2 shipping fee as peak season shipping rates increase & shoppers look for holiday deals.
Vinted Pro Launches In UK - Will Disgruntled eBay Sellers Switch Marketplaces? Paid Members Public
Vinted Pro launches in UK, allowing businesses to sell pre-owned clothing, toys, tech accessories, & more - will upset eBay sellers make the switch?
eBay Taps PSA As Exclusive Authenticator For Both Raw & Graded Trading Cards Paid Members Public
PSA is now officially eBay's sole authenticator for both raw & graded trading cards sold with Authenticity Guarantee, kicking CGC to the curb.
eBay UK Introduces eBay Balance, Bringing Spendable Funds To UK Sellers Paid Members Public
eBay UK launches eBay Balance, bringing greater flexibility to how sellers use & manage funds - but watch out for changes to scheduled payouts!
eBay Loses Longtime Exec As Murray Lambell Moves To Gousto Paid Members Public
Global VP GM Business Selling Murray Lambell has left eBay after almost 17 years at the company, taking Chief Customer Officer role at Gousto.