Seller Updates
Ecommerce marketplace seller updates, policy & user agreement changes
New eBay Communication Setting Has Users Asking "What's A Competing Offer?" Paid Members Public
A longtime eBay community member has spotted a new addition to Buyer Communication Settings, prompting the question - what's a competing offer?
Whatnot Expands Non-Live Shopping Options With Auctions & Video Listings Paid Members Public
Whatnot is expanding non-live shopping options with Auctions & Video Listings offering 24/7 bidding & browsing convenience.
eBay Defaults Calculated Shipping To Pass Shipping Discounts To Buyers Paid Members Public
eBay moving to force discounted calculated shipping rates to be passed on to buyers as sellers pushback on fees being charged on shipping costs.
eBay Hosts Seller Week At San Jose HQ With Presentations, Panels & Social Events Paid Members Public
eBay hosts Seller Week at San Jose campus, inviting some local sellers to attend presentations, panels, & social events & engage with eBay staff.
Longtime Seller Appeals To eBay Execs About Recent Feedback Removal Changes Paid Members Public
eBay Motors seller Joe Demarco takes to YouTube with open appeal to CEO Jamie Iannone about recent changes to eBay's feedback removal system.
eBay Seller Feedback Morphing Into Product Reviews Leaving Users Confused & Frustrated Paid Members Public
eBay feedback changes continue to blur lines with product reviews, now requiring buyers to rate items in order to leave seller feedback.
Etsy Tests Scrolling Thumbnails Showing All Images In Search Without Viewing Listing Paid Members Public
Etsy test lets buyers see all item images without clicking through to view full listing, with scrolling thumbnail display in search results.
eBay Ends Promoted Listings Express, Will Move Auctions To Promoted Listings Standard Ads Paid Members Public
eBay ends flat upfront fee Promoted Listings Express ads April 15, will add auctions to existing Promoted Listings Standard cost per sale product.
eBay Live & AI Description Generator Coming To The UK Amid Pre-Loved Fashion Push Paid Members Public
eBay bringing eBay Live selling & AI description generator to UK market along with fee-free selling for private sellers in clothing categories.
eBay Goes Permanently Fee Free On Pre-Loved Clothing From Private Sellers In UK Paid Members Public
Private eBay UK sellers will no longer pay listing, final value or regulatory fees on sales of pre-owned clothing as C2C strategy shift continues.
eBay Listing Tool Changes Frustrate Sellers With Additional Clicks To Manage Images Paid Members Public
Unannounced eBay listing tool changes frustrate sellers as previously single click image management tasks now require multiple additional steps.
eBay UK Gets New Seller Success Team To Boost Consumer & Small Business Sales On The Platform Paid Members Public
eBay UK job posting reveals new Seller Success team & plans to boost consumer & small business selling & grow GMV as part of C2C strategy pivot.
Amazon Updates Dietary Supplements Policy To Require 3rd Party Testing, Inspection, & Certification Paid Members Public
Amazon updates dietary supplements policy, requiring product verification by 3rd party Testing, Inspection, & Certification (TIC) organizations.
Amazon Provides Transition Period For Controversial New Low Inventory Selling Fees Paid Members Public
Amazon sellers breathe sigh of temporary relief as VP Dharmesh Mehta announces transition period for new low inventory FBA fees through April.
Mercari Introduces AI-Powered Importer To Help Sellers Cross List Items From eBay & Depop Paid Members Public
Mercari introduces AI-powered tool to help sellers import items from eBay & Depop - will new fee structure entice more cross listing & boost sales?
PayPal Shortens Not As Described Claim Time Frame In Purchase Protection Update Paid Members Public
PayPal Purchase Protection update shortens Not As Described claim time to within 30 days of delivery or 180 days of payment, whichever is sooner.
Amazon Updates Policies For Auto & Marine Emissions Tuners As EPA Cracks Down On Marketplace Sales Paid Members Public
Amazon updates policies for auto & marine emissions tuners to help prevent sale of unlawful defeat devices that interfere with emission controls.
eBay Marketing Terms Update: Are eBay's Ad Practices Facing Increasing Regulatory Scrutiny? Paid Members Public
eBay has quietly updated Marketing Terms page & changes may point to increasing regulatory scrutiny of Promoted Listings advertising practices.
