Value Added Resource Week In Review 12-10-23

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

eBay News

eBay among six stocks set to be removed from the Nasdaq 100 Index as part of annual reconstitution.

eBay Dropped From Nasdaq 100 Amidst Increasing Competition & Macroeconomic Headwinds

eBay among six stocks set to be removed from Nasdaq 100 as part of annual reconstitution.

Value Added ResourceLiz Morton

eBay teases new simplified mobile listing process coming soon for sports trading cards. Will the new listing experience leverage strategic partnership and investment in trading card marketplace COMC to fill in tech-led reimagination gaps?

eBay Teases Simplified Mobile Listing For Sports Trading Cards

eBay teases new simplified mobile listing process coming soon for sports trading cards in light on details announcement.

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Sellers experienced multiple technical issues on eBay this week, starting with a complete meltdown of the shipping label functionality.

eBay Shipping Label Printing Errors 12-4-23

eBay sellers report problems printing shipping labels, receiving “something went wrong” error message when trying to purchase shipping.

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Sellers also reported problems with sending offers to buyers through the eBay App, saying they are forced to select a percentage for the discount and can no longer choose a flat dollar amount instead.

eBay App Forcing Percentage Discount For Offers, No Dollar Amount Option

Sellers report problems with sending offers through eBay App, forced to select percentage for discount instead of dollar amount.

Value Added ResourceLiz Morton

A temporary change to the On Demand Payout page stumped sellers trying to request payments.

eBay Sellers Stumped By On Demand Payout Change

eBay sellers report being unable to request On Demand Payouts due to unannounced change to the payout request process.

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And a recurring Seller Hub design issue is cutting off important info, interfering with sellers' workflows.

eBay Seller Hub Cuts Off Info, Adds Scrollbars Interfering With Seller Workflow

eBay Seller Hub pages once again cuts off important information, with added scrollbars slowing down sellers’ workflow during busy holiday season.

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Other Ecommerce News

Amazon updated US Referral and Fulfillment fees, separating fees for inbound and outbound services.

Amazon Updates US Referral & Fulfillment Fees For 2024

Amazon updates US Referral & Fulfillment fees, separating inbound & outbound services to provide transparency & control over costs.

Value Added ResourceLiz Morton

Venmo will no longer be an available payment method on Amazon effective January 10, 2024.

Amazon Ditches Venmo As A Payment Option, PayPal Stock Drops

Amazon is ending the ability to use Venmo to pay for purchases on the site, effective January 10, 2024.

Value Added ResourceLiz Morton

Sellers are dismayed to discover Etsy is automatically adding items from favorites to the shopping basket, possibly leading to buyer confusion and unintended ordering.

Etsy Auto-Adds Favorites to Carts, Sparking Concerns & Confusion

Sellers discover Etsy is automatically adding items from favorites to the basket, raising concerns about buyer experience.

Value Added ResourceLiz Morton

Sudden shuttering of Jane.com leaves sellers holding the bag in cautionary tale about the importance of diversification for all ecommerce entrepreneurs.

Jane.Com Shutdown Cautionary Tale For Marketplace Sellers

Sudden shuttering of Jane.com leaves sellers holding the bag, in cautionary tale for all ecommerce entrepreneurs.

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USPS on time delivery hits lowest rates since Summer 2021 as buyers and sellers alike complain of delays in shipping and tracking scans.

USPS Delays Spike As Peak Holiday Shipping Sets In

USPS on time delivery hits lowest rates since Summer 2021 as buyers & sellers complain of delays in shipping & tracking scans.

Value Added ResourceLiz Morton

Mercari has added a new flat rate $5.99 shipping options for USPS packages up to 12 oz, effective December 4th.

Mercari Introduces Flat Rate $5.99 USPS Shipping Up To 12 OZ

Mercari has added a new flat rate $5.99 shipping options for USPS packages up to 12 oz, effective December 4th.

Value Added ResourceLiz Morton

Wish is expanding their Logistics As A Service offerings with WishPost Smart Parcel, allowing non-Wish merchants to leverage their global network of Logistics Service Providers for small parcel delivery from China to key destinations including the UK, France, Germany, Switzerland, Belgium, the Netherlands, Japan, and the United States.

Wish Expands WishPost Smart Parcel Service For China Exports

Wish expands logistics offering with WishPost Smart Parcel, allowing non-Wish merchants to ship small parcels from China.

Value Added ResourceLiz Morton