Seller Updates
Ecommerce marketplace seller updates, policy & user agreement changes
eBay Kills EPN Affiliate FVF Incentive For Sellers In Major Change To eBay Partner Network Program Paid Members Public
eBay is killing off the EPN affiliate incentive for sellers, making major change to eBay Partner Network program terms with only 2 days notice.
Amazon Brings Back Star Only Ratings - Sellers Still Hate It Paid Members Public
Amazon announces starting August 4, 2025 buyers will be allowed to leave star only ratings with no comments - and sellers are not happy.
eBay Further Erodes Ad Fee Transparency, Removes "Sold Via Promoted Listings" From Order Overview Page Paid Members Public
Sellers up in arms about eBay's latest move to erode ad fee transparency as "sold via promoted listings" note removed from Orders overview page.
Mercari Updates Shipping With New Carrier Rates, Quietly Drops Underpaid Penalty Fee Paid Members Public
Mercari US announces updated shipping prices to reflect new carrier rates while quietly dropping controversial underpaid postage penalty fee.
eBay Removes Option To Enter "Unknown" Country Of Origin Item Specifics Amidst Global Tariff Turmoil Paid Members Public
eBay sellers unable to select "unknown" for Country of Origin / Manufacture Item Specifics due to shifting global tariff & import requirements.
Etsy Puts Order & Item CSV Files On 2 Week Delay, Disrupting Seller Workflows Paid Members Public
Etsy changes how often order & item data CSV files can be downloaded, disrupting workflows & leaving sellers scrambling for other options.
Optoro Is Shutting Down Excess Returned Goods Marketplace BULQ, Effective July 28, 2025 Paid Members Public
Optoro is abruptly shuttering their BULQ marketplace for open box, overstock, returned goods & excess inventory liquidation July 28, 2025.
eBay Tests Showing Median Sold Price Data On Trading Card Listings, Reigniting Sellers' Lowball Concerns Paid Members Public
eBay tests showing median sold price data on trading card listings, reigniting seller fears incorrect data could artificially drive down prices.
Depop Tests Automating Parcel Size Details For Shipping Calculations Paid Members Public
Depop is testing changes to how parcel sizes are assigned when listing items, removing ability for sellers to manually select package sizing.
Mercari Japan Launches Price Search, Helping Sellers Find The Sweet Spot For Pricing Their Items Paid Members Public
Mercari Japan launches Price Search, helping sellers find best pricing to make the sale with image & keyword based search for similar items.
eBay Adds AI Generated Item Detail Highlights To Listing Pages Paid Members Public
eBay tests AI generated item detail highlights added to listings, drawing buyer attention to key selling points in highly visible placement.
Questions & Confusion Remain As eBay Motors Parts & Accessories Forced Free Returns Goes Into Effect Paid Members Public
eBay Motors Parts & Accessories sellers scramble as forced free returns policy goes into effect with lingering questions about category impact & other key details.
eBay Label Purchase & Listing Flows Updated To Support Irregular, Non-Standard Packages Paid Members Public
eBay listing & shipping label purchasing flows now include irregular, non-standard package option to display accurate rates including surcharges.
eBay Germany Adds Value To Shop Subscriptions With Free Legal Consultations, Advice & Support Paid Members Public
eBay sellers in Germany can now take advantage of free legal consultations, advice, and support as part of their existing Shop subscriptions.
eBay Tests Auto Price Reduction Allowing Sellers To Automate Lowering Item Prices Over Time Paid Members Public
eBay tests Auto Price Reduction feature allowing sellers to automate lowering prices over time, replacing old Easy Pricing functionality.
eBay Email Preference Update Irks Sellers Flooded Marketing Spam & Promoted Listings Push Paid Members Public
eBay sellers annoyed by email preference update that ignores previous opt-out settings & makes it harder to avoid certain marketing communications.
eBay UK User Agreement Child Protection, Illegal & Harmful Content Updates Effective July 22, 2025 Paid Members Public
eBay UK updates User Agreement to comply with regulations regarding protecting children from illegal & harmful content, effective July 22, 2025.
eBay Tests Extended Bidding For Trading Card Auctions - Will Sniping Be A Thing Of The Past? Paid Members Public
eBay tests extended "soft-close" auctions for trading cards - collectors say it could be the end of sniping on the platform.
