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eBay Expands Automated Monitoring, AI Training Disclosures In Global Privacy Policy Update Paid Members Public
eBay's latest privacy update expands disclosures on AI training with user data, automated content monitoring and enforcement transparency.
eBay USPS Ground Advantage Rates Shift To New Geographic Pricing October 18 Paid Members Public
eBay's new USPS Ground Advantage pricing takes effect October 18, adding 7,625 previously standard ZIP codes to geographic rate groups.
eBay Gift Card Ban Set For Australia, US Sellers Receive Similar Notice Paid Members Public
eBay is moving to ban gift card sales, including expired collectibles, with November deadlines in Australia and the US.
eBay Australia Moves Fee-Free Sellers Into Managed Shipping, Following UK Playbook Paid Members Public
eBay Australia moves fee-free sellers to managed shipping November 11, taking control of postage rates, payments and delivery options.
eBay Warns Listings Without Required FCC IDs May Be Hidden October 13 Paid Members Public
eBay introduces new FCC ID requirements October 13, raising questions about exemptions for used electronics and smaller sellers.
eBay Recommerce Report Finds Budget Pressure Is Driving Secondhand Shopping Paid Members Public
eBay's 2026 Recommerce Report finds budget pressure is driving secondhand shopping as C2C, Depop and Live strategies expand.
eBay October 2026 Seller News Paid Members Public
eBay October 2026 Seller News: US Certified Recycled auto parts, UK trading card authentication expansion, Germany bulk label printing & more.
EU Product Identifier Rules Could Complicate eBay Sales Of Used, Vintage Goods Paid Members Public
New EU product ID rules may complicate eBay sales of used, vintage and one-of-a-kind goods starting November 1.
eBay Australia Makes Free Selling Balance Spendable Paid Members Public
eBay Australia makes Free Selling balances spendable for purchases, selling costs and withdrawals starting November 3.
eBay Quietly Raises Currency Conversion Fees Across US, UK & Other Markets Paid Members Public
eBay is raising currency conversion fees across multiple markets, with increases disclosed on fee pages rather than Seller Updates.
eBay Promoted Listings General Minimum Ad Rate Jumps To 5% For Some Sellers Paid Members Public
Some eBay sellers report Promoted Listings General fixed ad rates now have a 5% minimum. Is it a glitch, test or early policy rollout?
TCGPlayer CEO Rob Bigler Exits After 3.5 Years Leading eBay-Owned Trading Card Marketplace Paid Members Public
CEO Rob Bigler departs TCGPlayer following three years of labor disputes, seller complaints and major changes under eBay ownership.
eBay CEO Jamie Iannone Says He’s “Always Listening” As Seller Engagement Shrinks Paid Members Public
Jamie Iannone says he’s “always listening” as eBay cuts direct seller engagement and faces questions over employee feedback.
eBay Opens Custom Promoted Stores Ads To All Sellers, Adds Influencer & Live Landing Pages Paid Members Public
eBay opens Promoted Stores Custom to all eligible sellers, with cpc ads able to send buyers to Store, Live, Sale & Ambassador influencer pages.
Ex-eBay Whistleblower Alleges Seller Favoritism, Inflated Acquisition Metrics In New Lawsuit Paid Members Public
Former eBay whistleblower alleges seller favoritism, inflated acquisition metrics and retaliation in newly filed federal lawsuit.
eBay Quietly Ends Classified Ads Outside Vehicles, Leaving Digital Goods Policy Gap Paid Members Public
eBay ends Classified Ads outside Vehicles, leaving some digital goods sellers without the listing format its own policies still require.
eBay Listing Delays Return As Mystery Item Appears In Seller Account Paid Members Public
eBay sellers reported listing delays in Seller Hub this week as one seller found a mystery item she says she never listed under her account.
Ship With eBay: Managed Shipping Expands To More US Sellers & Categories Paid Members Public
Ship With eBay managed shipping expands to more US sellers & categories, while Final Value Fees still apply to postage paid directly to carriers.
