The Hobby
eBay Trading Card Sellers Warn Of Rising AI-Driven Refund Scam Paid Members Public
Trading card sellers warn of a rising eBay scam where buyers use AI to fake damage photos & pressure sellers into refunds.
Congressman Pat Ryan Urges FTC To Investigate Collectors Holdings' Beckett, SCG Acquisitions Paid Members Public
Collectors Holdings’ acquisition of Beckett ignites monopoly & antitrust concerns as Congressman Pat Ryan urges FTC to investigate.
eBay Deepens Goldin Auctions Integration With Single Sign On & Search Placement Cross Promotion Paid Members Public
As eBay deepens Goldin integration with new features encouraging cross platform shopping, will self-preferencing practices gain regulatory scrutiny?
Snype Offline After Failed Launch: Rick Probstein's New Marketplace Cancels Auctions Amidst Security Concerns Paid Members Public
Snype cancels its first auctions over “technical issues” as Rick Probstein’s new marketplace goes offline amid rising security concerns.
Do Trading Card Mega-Sellers Need eBay More Than eBay Needs Them? Paid Members Public
Mega-sellers Rick Probstein & Burbank Sportscards make noise about leaving eBay to join or start competing platforms - but do they need eBay more than eBay needs them?
eBay Mega-Seller Probstein To Launch Competing Live Selling Platform For Sports Cards & Memorabilia Paid Members Public
Longtime eBay mega-seller Rick Probstein announces BYD sports collectibles live selling site to compete with eBay Live, Whatnot, Fanatics & more.
eBay Taps Ex-Collectors VP As Trading Card GM - Is Goldin Auctions Acquisition Next? Paid Members Public
Ex-Collectors VP Mike Nett reveals he took GM Trading Cards role at eBay in September 2023 - is eBay acquisition of Goldin Auctions next?