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eBay January 2025 Seller Update Final Value Fee Increase & More! Paid Members Public
eBay has accidentally leaked information about the January 2025 Seller Update, revealing a planned Final Value Fee increase & more!
eBay Seeks To Exclude Social Psychologist Dr. Adam Galinsky As Expert In Cyberstalking Suit Paid Members Public
eBay seeks to exclude Dr. Adam Galinsky as an expert in cyberstalking suit, saying"pseudoscientific testimony" is not based on reliable methods & ignores facts of the case.
Mercari NFT Marketplace: Japan Users Can Now Buy & Sell Crypto Art On OpenSea Paid Members Public
Mercari Japan announces new NFT marketplace, allowing users to buy & sell crypto art seamlessly through OpenSea with plans for future expansion.
eBay Under Fire: Alleged Discrimination & Retaliation Add To H-1B Immigration Controversy Paid Members Public
eBay's labor troubles continue with new allegations of discrimination & retaliation surfacing amidst backdrop of larger H-1B immigration debate.
eBay Sellers Hunt For Listings On Facebook Marketplace After Meta Partnership Announcement Paid Members Public
Sellers try to spot their listings on Facebook Marketplace following eBay & Meta partnership announcement, but so far they've come up short.
eBay's OpenAI Operator Agent Collaboration - AI Innovation Or Hype? Paid Members Public
eBay's collab with OpenAI Operator promises a new paradigm of discovery & shopping - is it an innovative tech breakthrough or just more AI hype?
eBay Expands Promoted Listings Ad Attribution In Germany - Will US Be Next? Paid Members Public
eBay makes major changes to Promoted Listings ad attribution in Germany, expanding number of sales which will collect ad fees - will US be next?
Q1 2025 Growth Trouble: eBay CEO Continues Old Discount Tricks To Boost Enthusiast Buyers Paid Members Public
eBay leans on legacy discounting tactics to boost enthusiast buyers in Q1 2025 - is CEO Jamie Iannone out of ideas to grow GMV & buyers organically?
CFPB Fights Deplatforming & Censorship With New Rule To Block Rights Violating Financial Contract Clauses Paid Members Public
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau proposes rule aimed at stopping financial companies from forcing Americans to give up Constitutional rights.
Luxury Handbags Arrive At Walmart With New Rebag Deal To Rival eBay Focus Vertical Strategy Paid Members Public
Walmart adds pre-owned luxury handbags, jewelry & watches in partnership with resale platform Rebag, taking aim at yet another eBay focus vertical.
eBay Promotes UK Office For Product Safety & Standards Resources For Sellers Paid Members Public
eBay helps get the word out about a new UK Office for Product Safety & Standards voluntary education & research project for online sellers.
eBay Survey Hints At Simple Delivery Managed Shipping Possibly Coming To US Paid Members Public
eBay seller survey indicates Simple Delivery managed shipping could be headed to the US in 2025 as UK private seller mandate rolls out in Q1.
Depop Launches Ambassador Program To Expand Creator Community Efforts Paid Members Public
Etsy-owned Depop launches Ambassador program recruiting creators to help expand community both online on social media & in person local events.
eBay Acquires Car Auction Site Caramel To Streamline & Simplify The Vehicle Buying Experience Paid Members Public
eBay announces first acquisition of 2025, buying car auction site Caramel to provide streamlined & simplified vehicle buying experience.
Whatnot Surpassed $3 Billion 2024 GMV, Raises More Funding To Build Future Of Live Shopping Paid Members Public
Whatnot kicks off 2025 with $265 Million Series E funding, fueling ongoing mission to build the future of live shopping as TikTok ban looms large.
UPS Moves To In-House SurePost Volume As USPS Contract Fallout Continues Paid Members Public
UPS SurePost product page updates indicate the company is moving volume in-house with Network of the Future after USPS contract expired.
eBay Partners With Facebook Marketplace - If You Can't Beat Them, Join Them? Paid Members Public
eBay announces partnership with Meta, enabling select eBay listings to appear on Facebook Marketplace in the US, Germany & France.
USPS vs UPS? Postal Bulletin Takes Indirect Swipe As Expired Contract Fallout Continues Paid Members Public
USPS hits back at attempts to place blame for sudden changes impacting consolidators & hybrid services with veiled bulletin clearly aimed at UPS.
