Value Added Resource Week In Review 2-18-24 Paid Members Public
Welcome to the Value Added Resource ecommerce news week in review! eBay News eBay is getting some new blood as current Workday CFO, Zane Rowe, joins the Board of Directors to bring "significant expertise in finance, strategy and technology development" to the company. Workday CFO Zane Rowe Joins
Unannounced Etsy Messaging Change Blocks Communication Between Buyers & Sellers Paid Members Public
Etsy stealth change to How To Handle Scams & Suspicious messages policy causes confusion as communication is cut off between buyers & sellers.
eBay Discontinues Monthly Community Chat, Cutting Off Critical Opportunity For Seller Engagement Paid Members Public
eBay has discontinued monthly community chat, calling into question their commitment to seller engagement & discussion.
Workday CFO Zane Rowe Joins eBay Board Of Directors Paid Members Public
eBay announces Workday CFO Zane Rowe will join Board of Directors, bringing "expertise in finance, strategy & technology development" to the company.
Fraudster Steals $2 Million Using 500+ Fake eBay & PayPal Accounts In Triangulation Scheme Paid Members Public
Fraudster sentenced in $2 Million international triangulation scheme using stolen IDs, credit cards & over 500 fake PayPal & eBay accounts.
Is eBay's Restatement Of GMV Really Immaterial? Paid Members Public
eBay has changed the definition of Gross Merchandise Volume (GMV) on the platform - is the impact really immaterial?
eBay Changes Definition of Gross Merchandise Volume Paid Members Public
eBay Announces Change to Gross Merchandise Volume Definition and Releases Updated Historical Metrics
eBay Charging Sales Tax To Florida Freight Forwarders In Error Paid Members Public
International buyers using FL freight forwarders should be sales tax exempt, but eBay is collecting tax in error.
eBay Partners With Linda's Stuff For eBay Consignment On Luxury Handbags Paid Members Public
eBay is partnering with longtime seller Linda's Stuff to offer a new eBay Consignment program for luxury handbags.
eBay January Community Chat Postponed, Winter 2024 Seller Update Coming Soon? Paid Members Public
The eBay community chat for January has been pushed back a week, raising questions about whether a Winter Update may be coming soon.
Lawsuit Claims Amazon Buy Box Harms Consumers, Steering Them To Pay Higher Prices To Boost Fees Paid Members Public
Lawsuit claims Amazon Buy Box steers shoppers to higher-priced items in effort to earn extra fees, violating consumer protection laws.
eBay's Fresh Design For Seller Markdown Sales Dredges Up Old Terms & Conditions Paid Members Public
eBay sellers spotted change to listings bringing fresh look to how markdowns are displayed, but terms & conditions are a blast from the past.
Communication Breakdown: eBay Sellers In The Dark About Updates & Community Events Paid Members Public
eBay sellers frustrated with lack of communication as they are left in the dark about critical business impacting updates & community events.
Liquid Death's Cheeky Ad Campaign Gives eBay Alternate Route to Super Bowl Season Visibility Paid Members Public
eBay may not be running an ad in the big game, but they're still getting attention thanks to Liquid Death's cheeky anti-Super Bowl ad stunt.
eBay Seller Experience, Community Manager Brian Burke Departs After 25 Years Paid Members Public
Longtime eBay seller experience and community engagement manager Brian Burke is leaving after almost 25 years at the company.
eBay Updates Authenticity Guarantee To Flag Listing Discrepancies Paid Members Public
eBay updates Authenticity Guarantee with transparency for buyers & sellers about listing discrepancies found by authenticators.
eBay App Glitch Prevents Viewing Original Listings For Sold Items Paid Members Public
eBay users report a problem with the app that is preventing them from viewing the original listing details for sold items.
Etsy Testing Hides Seller Descriptions Behind A Click Wall Paid Members Public
Etsy testing item page design that hides details behind "click wall" forcing buyers to take additional action - if they even notice it at all.
