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New eBay Live Fee Rates Undercut Regular Selling Costs, Rival Whatnot Paid Members Public
eBay Live cuts seller fees below regular marketplace rates as its livestream push takes on Whatnot.
eBay, Etsy Set July 30 Depop Closing As Exit Fee Rises To $158M Paid Members Public
eBay and Etsy set a July 30 Depop closing as revised terms narrow eBay’s exit options and raise the potential termination fee to $158M.
eBay Depop Deal Clears UK Competition Review Paid Members Public
UK regulators clear eBay’s $1.2B Depop acquisition, removing a major hurdle as the companies move toward closing the deal.
eBay Sellers Confused By New USPS Rates As Ground Advantage OZ-Based Tiers Vary By Zip Code Paid Members Public
eBay sellers are struggling to make sense of new USPS rates as new rules for ounce-based Ground Advantage pricing vary by zip code.
eBay Ventures Expands Fashion Bets As Phia Faces Cookie-Stuffing Scrutiny Paid Members Public
eBay Ventures expands its fashion investments as portfolio company Phia faces scrutiny over alleged cookie stuffing.
Poshmark To Cover New USPS Hazardous Non-Compliance Fee, Will Other Marketplaces Follow? Paid Members Public
Online resellers worried about new USPS hazardous shipping non-compliance fee just got a reprieve from Poshmark - will other marketplaces follow?
eBay Adds Live Shopping To Partner Network Affiliate Program Paid Members Public
eBay adds Live shopping to EPN, tying affiliate commissions and reporting to livestream events as marketing spend faces scrutiny.
eBay Seller Webinar Promotes New Community Amid Search, Moderation Concerns Paid Members Public
eBay promotes its new seller Community in July webinar as search, moderation and reduced staff engagement raise fresh seller concerns.
German Regulator Says eBay Violated Digital Services Act User Rights Paid Members Public
German regulator says eBay violated DSA user rights rules on reporting illegal content, enforcement notices and seller traceability.
eBay Seeks Arbitration In Employee Whistleblower Retaliation Suit Paid Members Public
eBay seeks arbitration in employee whistleblower retaliation suit that also raises claims tied to Promoted Listings ad reporting.
eBay San Jose Tax Sharing Deal Nears $50 Million In Public Rebates Paid Members Public
eBay has now received almost $50 million from San Jose’s controversial tax sharing deal, with another $3.4 million paid last year.
Fake Pokémon Card Stores Target Collectors Through Paid Ads And Shopify Sites Paid Members Public
NordVPN warns of fake Pokémon card stores using paid ads and Shopify storefronts to target collectors in sophisticated scam operation.
eBay Sellers Hit By Another Traffic Reporting Glitch As Status Page Says All Is Well Paid Members Public
eBay sellers report another Seller Hub traffic glitch, with view counts reset to zero while the status page shows no problems.
eBay Pulls Plug On Gift Cards: What Will Happen To Existing Balances? Paid Members Public
eBay will stop selling gift cards in 2026, but existing balances will remain usable. What buyers need to know about refunds and redemption.
eBay and Etsy Sellers Question Surprise USPS Ground Advantage Rate Drops Paid Members Public
eBay and Etsy sellers question surprise USPS Ground Advantage rate drops, wondering if discounts are real or a glitch.
eBay Annual Shareholder Meeting Gives Investors A Polished Story With Plenty Left Out Paid Members Public
eBay told investors a polished growth story at its 2026 shareholder meeting, while tougher governance and seller questions lingered.
eBay Community Forums Return On New Bevy Platform With Mixed Early Reviews Paid Members Public
The eBay community forums are back up & running with early sentiment mixed as buyers & sellers learn to navigate new platform powered by Bevy.
What "Whatever It Takes" Leaves Out of eBay’s Stalking Scandal Paid Members Public
Whatever It Takes documentary exposes eBay’s stalking scandal, but leaves questions about press freedom, governance & founder legacy unanswered.
