Value Added Resource Week In Review 11-23-25

Welcome to the Value Added Resource ecommerce news week in review!

eBay News

Concerned about eBay’s new Promoted Listings ad attribution rules? Here’s how you can shine a light on potentially deceptive, unfair and consumer harming business practices with effective, impactful reports to FTC and other consumer protections agencies.

A Seller’s Guide To Speaking Up: How To Report eBay’s New Ad Policies To The FTC & State AGs

Concerned about eBay’s controversial new Promoted Listings ad rules? Here’s how to file effective, proactive reports with FTC & AGs to make your voice heard!

Value Added ResourceLiz Morton

Journalists Ina and David Steiner decry delayed justice as eBay cyberstalking scandal civil trial date is once again moved, now scheduled for March 2, 2026.

eBay Cyberstalking Trial Moved To March 2026, Victims Decry Justice Delayed

Victims Ina & David Steiner decry delayed justice as eBay cyberstalking scandal civil trial date once again moved, now scheduled for March 2, 2026.

Value Added ResourceLiz Morton

eBay is doubling down on ramping up AI powered customer service solutions to cut costs, sellers say they miss the human touch.

eBay Doubles Down On AI Customer Service Expansion To Cut Costs & Drive GMV Growth

eBay is doubling down on ramping up AI powered customer service solutions to cut costs, sellers say they miss the human touch.

Value Added ResourceLiz Morton

eBay Live expansion continues with livestream shopping experience launching in Germany as the company races to catch up with TikTok, Whatnot and more.

eBay Live Launches In Germany With Livestream Shopping Experience For Fashion & Collectibles

eBay Live expansion continues with livestream shopping experience launching in Germany as company races to catch up with TikTok, Whatnot & more.

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eBay Germany expands authentication with new optional, paid add on service providing verification check for select fashion & accessories brands.

eBay Germany Expands Authentication With Optional, Paid Verification For Fashion & Accessories

eBay Germany expands authentication with new optional, paid add on service providing verification check for select fashion & accessories brands.

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UPDATE: Some eBay sellers are starting to see the Your Cost/Cost Of Goods Sold feature has been re-enabled in their listing form, though it appears to be possible a phased roll out not available again to all sellers just yet.

eBay Rolls Back New Cost Of Goods Sold Feature Due To Premature Launch Failure

eBay Open 2025 hype fades fast as new Cost of Goods Sold feature rolled back after a “system error” showing incorrect data derails launch.

Value Added ResourceLiz Morton

eBay sellers report ongoing glitch causing delays and disappearance of ended listings in Seller Hub, resulting in critical workflow disruption.

eBay Sellers Stymied By Ended Listing Disappearance & Delays

eBay sellers report ongoing glitch causing delays & disappearance of ended listings in Seller Hub, resulting in critical workflow disruption.

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Other Ecommerce News

Poshmark sellers panicked this week as listings were mass deleted from the platform in error triggering account suspensions - and questions still linger about where to point the finger.

Poshmark Sellers Panic As Listings Are Mass Deleted In Error Causing Account Suspensions

Poshmark sellers panic as listings are mass deleted in error triggering account suspensions and no one knows where to point the finger.

Value Added ResourceLiz Morton

Beckett Collectibles is giving customers the silent treatment as multiple cybersecurity outlets report alleged data breach exposing sensitive personal information.

Beckett Collectibles Silent After Alleged Data Breach, Customers Demand Answers

Beckett Collectibles gives customers silent treatment as multiple cybersecurity outlets report alleged data breach exposing sensitive personal data.

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Former eBay mega-seller Rick Probstein's new marketplace, Snype, experiences failure to launch as first round of auctions cancelled due to "technical issues" and site is taken offline amidst growing security concerns.

Snype Offline After Failed Launch: Rick Probstein’s New Marketplace Cancels Auctions Amidst Security Concerns

Snype cancels its first auctions over “technical issues” as Rick Probstein’s new marketplace goes offline amid rising security concerns.

Value Added ResourceLiz Morton

Depop is increasing Boosted Listing advertising fees in the UK, leaving US sellers wondering if they'll be next.

Depop Ups Boosted Listing Advertising Fee In The UK, Will US Follow?

Depop is increasing Boosted Listing advertising fees in the UK, leaving US sellers wondering if they’ll be next.

Value Added ResourceLiz Morton

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