Value Added Resource Week In Review 10-12-25

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eBay News

As eBay faces growing pushback and adoption slowdown on Promoted Listings ads, a new job ad hints the company may be taking strategy cues from Amazon in effort to keep advertising revenue growing.

eBay Takes Inspiration From Amazon Strategy In Quest For Promoted Listings Ad Revenue Growth

As eBay faces seller pushback on Promoted Listings, new job ad hints they may be taking strategy cues from Amazon in quest for ad revenue growth.

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eBay CEO Jamie Iannone hails AI & stock gains in Semafor feature, but sellers say marketplace reality doesn't match the hype.

eBay’s CEO Gets Glowing Profile On AI & Focus Verticals - But Does Reality Live Up To The Hype?

eBay CEO Jamie Iannone hails AI & stock gains in Semafor feature, but sellers say marketplace reality doesn’t match the hype.

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eBay is bringing Authenticity Guarantee for jewelry to Germany and once again sellers across the category will be footing the bill with a final value fee increase.

eBay Germany Hikes FVF For Jewelry Ahead Of Authenticity Guarantee Rollout

eBay is bringing Authenticity Guarantee for jewelry to Germany as sellers across the category foot the bill with final value fee increase.

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Sellers praise new eBay Stories ads expanding on Things. People. Love concept by highlighting "millions of finds, each with a story" in Fashion, Motors, Collectibles and more.

Sellers Praise New eBay Stories Ad Campaign For Collectibles, Fashion & Motors

Sellers share excitement over new eBay Stories ads expanding on Things.People.Love concept highlighting unique & meaningful items found on the site.

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eBay Canada is beginning phased rollout of International Shipping solution to help sellers navigate cross border trade challenges.

eBay International Shipping Canada Rollout Begins: What Sellers Need To Know

eBay International Shipping Canada is rolling out, helping buyers & sellers navigate cross border trade challenges - here’s what you need to know!

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The eBay Partner Network affiliate program is experiencing technical issues preventing affiliate links posted on Facebook from properly opening on iOS devices.

eBay Partner Network Affiliate Program Suffers Facebook iOS Breakdown

eBay Partner Network affiliate program technical issues prevent affiliate links posted on Facebook from properly opening on iOS devices.

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Details of the settlement reached in a lawsuit filed against eBay and PSA have been revealed, providing a rare look into how authentication disputes on high value trading cards sold through the platform may be resolved.

Trading Card Buyer Sues eBay, PSA, Unknown Seller For Alleged Fraud & Authentication Failures

A high value trading card buyer is suing eBay, PSA & an unknown seller, alleging fraud & Authenticity Guarantee failures led to significant losses.

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Other Ecommerce News

Amazon’s extended holiday return policy begins November 1, 2025, lengthening the return window for eligible purchases through the end of January. 

Amazon Extended Holiday Returns Begin November 1, 2025: What Sellers Need To Know

Amazon’s extended holiday return policy starts November 1, 2025, giving shoppers until January 31, 2026 to return most holiday gift purchases.

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Collectible trading card sellers are getting an early Christmas present from Amazon this year with new Final Sale Policy blocking returns and refunds for Trading Card Games and Collectibles sold via Fulfillment By Amazon (FBA).

Amazon Gives Trading Card Sellers A Holiday Boost With New Final Sale No-Returns FBA Policy

Collectible trading card sellers get early Christmas gift from Amazon with new Final Sale Policy blocking returns for trading cards sold via FBA.

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It's been a month since Poshmark announced a new partnership with USPS and while sellers are now starting to receive their free shipping supplies questions still linger about where and how those supplies can be used.

Sellers Ask: Can Poshmark USPS Ground Advantage Supplies Be Used To Ship Orders From Other Sites?

Poshmark’s USPS partnership delivers free Ground Advantage packaging supplies - do sellers risk trouble using them for eBay or Mercari shipments too?

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Etsy is rolling out changes to their Insider buyer loyalty program, adding minimum purchase and limitations on shipping savings while introducing 5% Etsy credit rewards on purchases.

Etsy Tweaks Insider Buyer Loyalty Program With 5% Credit Back, Minimum Purchase & Shipping Limits

Etsy Insider buyer loyalty program updates add minimum purchase & limits on shipping savings, introduce 5% Etsy credit rewards on purchases.

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USPS shippers reported problems accessing claims website, preventing them from getting compensation for lost or damaged packages for over a week.

USPS Claims Page Down, Preventing Sellers From Reporting Lost & Damaged Packages

USPS shippers report problems accessing claims website, preventing them from getting compensation for lost or damaged packages.

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Two weeks of full strike action by the Canadian Union of Postal Workers is partially lifting as Canada Post employees move to rotating strikes, allowing some mail to start moving while delays are still expected.

Canada Post Workers Move To Rotating Strikes Allowing Mail To Move, But Delays Are Still Expected

Canada Post workers shift from full strike to rotating action, allowing service to resume October 11th - but significant delays still expected.

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Q3 2025 earnings calls are just around the corner, track important ecommerce marketplace reporting dates with Value Added Resource!

Q3 2025 Ecommerce Earnings Call Roundup

Q3 2025 ecommerce earnings roundup: track reporting dates for Amazon, Meta, Walmart, eBay, Etsy, PayPal, Shopify & more with Value Added Resource!

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