Value Added Resource Week In Review 12-21-25

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

eBay UK expands mandatory Simple Delivery from December 26, moving existing private listings to managed shipping despite ongoing collection and delivery issues.

eBay UK Forces More Private Listings Into Simple Delivery Despite Ongoing Collection & Delivery Issues

eBay UK expands mandatory Simple Delivery from Dec 26, moving existing private listings to managed shipping despite ongoing collection & delivery issues.

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Poshmark names first-ever Chief Revenue Officer as luxury fashion veteran Elizabeth von der Goltz joins the company next month with an eye toward enhancing commercial performance and profitability of the platform.

Poshmark Names First Chief Revenue Officer In Move To Enhance Platform’s Commercial Performance

Poshmark names Elizabeth von der Goltz first Chief Revenue Officer in move to enhance commercial performance & profitability of the platform.

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The Hobby was abuzz this week with news that PSA parent company Collectors Holdings is acquiring Beckett, sparking monopoly and antitrust concerns that have now reached Congressman Pat Ryan, who is calling for an FTC investigation.

Congressman Pat Ryan Urges FTC To Investigate Collectors Holdings’ Beckett, SCG Acquisitions

Collectors Holdings’ acquisition of Beckett ignites monopoly & antitrust concerns as Congressman Pat Ryan urges FTC to investigate.

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EU countries are set to impose flat €3 customs duty fee on imported parcels under €150 in temporary measure aimed at curbing low-value foreign ecommerce shipments until broader, permanent changes go into effect in 2028.

EU To Add €3 Flat Customs Duty Fee On Low Value Imports In July 2026

EU to add flat €3 customs duty fee on imports under €150 in temporary measure aimed at curbing low-value foreign ecommerce shipments.

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Etsy has made updates to their Payments Policy, effective December 12, 2025 - here's what sellers need to know.

Etsy Payments Policy Update December 2025: What Sellers Need To Know

Etsy has made updates to their Payments Policy, effective December 12, 2025 - here’s what sellers need to know.

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