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Do Trading Card Mega-Sellers Need eBay More Than eBay Needs Them? Paid Members Public
Mega-sellers Rick Probstein & Burbank Sportscards make noise about leaving eBay to join or start competing platforms - but do they need eBay more than eBay needs them?
eBay Warns Sellers Of Canada Post Strike Shipping Disruptions, Promises Protections Paid Members Public
eBay warns Canada & international sellers of shipping disruptions & suspensions due to postal worker strike as Canada Post plans major reforms.
eBay Rolls Back New Cost Of Goods Sold Feature Due To Premature Launch Failure Paid Members Public
eBay Open 2025 hype fades fast as new Cost of Goods Sold feature rolled back after a “system error” showing incorrect data derails launch.
eBay Authentication Delays Persist As PSA Pushes Back Trading Card Processing Timeframe Paid Members Public
eBay users report multi-week long trading card authentication delays as PSA increases processing times due to "unprecedented levels" of submissions.
eBay Acquires Norwegian Second-Hand Marketplace Tise For C2C Expansion Paid Members Public
eBay is acquiring Norwegian second-hand marketplace Tise, unlocking social engagement features to drive Consumer to Consumer C2C initiatives.
As eBay Rolls Out Cost Of Goods Sold, Sellers Say Default COGS Filled In Without Their Consent Paid Members Public
As eBay rolls out new Cost of Goods Sold, questions & concerns remain about how data will be used & why sellers are seeing default COGS applied without consent.
eBay CEO Triples Down On "No Counterfeits" Claims As Scrutiny On Authentication Heats Up Paid Members Public
eBay CEO Jamie Iannone continues to tell media no counterfeits have ever passed authentication - but do those claims hold up under scrutiny?
eBay Announces Merchant Integration Platform Updates Ahead Of Data Security Program Deadline Paid Members Public
eBay informs sellers who use Merchant Integration Platform of changes to Order Reports in run up to federal Data Security Program deadline.
eBay TCGPlayer Scales Up New KY Warehouse Ops, Replacing Laid Off Union Workers In NY Paid Members Public
eBay staffing up new KY warehouse after moving TCGPlayer authentication ops from NY, laying off first unionized workforce in co's 30 year history.
eBay Expands Things People Love Marketing With New eBay Stories Global Brand Campaign Paid Members Public
eBay expands on Things.People.Love concept with "eBay Stories" brand campaign highlighting joy of buying & selling unique & meaningful items on the platform.
eBay US September 2025 Update: Shipping Reminders, Price Suggestions In App, VeRO Updates & More Paid Members Public
eBay US September 2025 Seller Update: Shipping Reminders, price suggestions in app, pre-loved fashion condition reminder, VeRO updates & more.
eBay Item View Count Glitch Strikes Again Paid Members Public
eBay sellers report item view counts are being reset to 0 as recurring technical glitch strikes again.
eBay UK & Germany September 2025 Update: Shipping Reminders & Pre-Loved Fashion Conditions Paid Members Public
eBay UK & Germany September 2025 Seller Update: Shipping Reminders & a reminder to update conditions for pre-loved fashion items.
eBay Kills Concierge Support For Sellers Who Don't Meet Top 10% GMV Threshold Paid Members Public
eBay sellers frustrated as Concierge customer support removed with no notice, ostensibly due to not meeting unpublished & unclear sales thresholds.
eBay Puts "Resell" Button Front & Center In Purchase History In Latest Bid To Boost Enthusiast Buyers Paid Members Public
eBay buyers perplexed by new "resell" button featured prominently in purchase history on the app in latest bid to boost "enthusiast buyer" stats.
eBay Updates US, UK Sellers On Holiday Shipping Rate Increases & Christmas Posting Dates Paid Members Public
eBay advises US & UK sellers about upcoming shipping rate increases & important post by dates in runup to peak holiday shopping season.
eBay Courts Private UK Sellers For Media Spotlight With Paid Case Study Opportunity Paid Members Public
eBay's latest PR push to recruit private UK sellers for paid case study raises ethics, transparency & conflict of interest concerns.
eBay’s Global Marketplace Shrinks With New Restrictions On Some Overseas Sellers Paid Members Public
eBay tightens restrictions on international sales to US, lowering maximum item value for many overseas sellers without a dedicated account rep.
