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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.
Canada Post Gets Greenlight For Major Reforms, CUPW Workers Strike In Response To Service Cutbacks Paid Members Public
Canada Post gets government greenlight to undertake major reforms including ending home delivery & closing post offices, CUPW workers strike in protest.
Amazon, FTC Agree To $2.5B Settlement In Prime "Dark Patterns" Lawsuit Paid Members Public
Amazon to pay $2.5B to settle FTC suit alleging company used "dark patterns" to trick customers into difficult to cancel Prime subscriptions.
Depop Launches Outfits Styling Tool, Announces More Exec Updates Paid Members Public
Depop launches Outfits shoppable styling & collaging tool as new Product & Technology execs work to improve discovery & scale the platform.
USPS Promises No Rate Increase For Market Dominant Products In January 2026 Paid Members Public
USPS promises no January 2026 rate increase for Market Dominant products amidst pricing pressure & calls to abandon Delivering For America plan.
OnBuy Launches European Expansion In Bid To Take On eBay & Amazon Paid Members Public
OnBuy is rapidly expanding into Europe, adding 12 new countries with more planned by end of year in bid to take market share from eBay & Amazon.
Resellers Warned: Texas Taxing Poshmark Seller Fees Starting October 1, 2025 Paid Members Public
Poshmark sellers in Texas will soon face higher costs to sell as state law taxing data processing services goes into effect October 1, 2025.
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.
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.
FTC Secures Key Pretrial Win In Amazon Prime Dark Patterns Lawsuit Summary Judgment Ruling Paid Members Public
FTC wins key ruling against Amazon as judge says Prime signup dark patterns violated consumer law ahead of trial set to start September 22, 2025.
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.
Amazon Reveals 2025 Prime Big Deal Days, Sellers Wait For Extended Holiday Return Dates Paid Members Public
Amazon has revealed dates for Fall 2025 Prime Big Deals Days in October while sellers wait for extended holiday returns announcement.
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 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.
Shopify COO Kaz Nejatian Exits For New Gig Leading AI-Powered Real Estate Platform Opendoor Paid Members Public
Shopify COO, Kaz Nejatian is stepping down on September 12 to take on a new leadership role as CEO of AI-powered real estate platform Opendoor.
eBay Pulls Ads Blog As US Sellers Fear Promoted Listings Policy Shift Paid Members Public
Disappearing eBay ads blog fuels speculation US sellers are next in line for costly Promoted Listings advertising attribution updates.
