Value Added Resource Week In Review 3-15-26

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

eBay News

After settling the cyberstalking lawsuit, eBay has quietly rewritten board committee charters, raising fresh questions about governance and oversight.

After Cyberstalking Settlement, eBay Quietly Rewrites Board Oversight Rules

After settling the cyberstalking lawsuit, eBay quietly rewrote board committee charters, raising fresh questions about governance and oversight.

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Sellers are no longer be able to receive support through eBay's Facebook page or X/Twitter accounts as company shifts to AI-powered self-service options following latest round of layoffs.

eBay Drops Facebook & X Support For US Users Amidst Layoffs & AI Self-Service Shift

eBay sellers will no longer be able to message with support reps through Facebook & X as company shifts to AI self-service options following layoffs.

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eBay is testing changes to how the Best Offer button appears on some Buy It Now listings, displaying default suggested offer amounts to buyers before they submit an offer. While the feature may be intended to streamline negotiations, some sellers worry it could encourage low offers and anchor buyers to lower starting prices.

Is eBay Encouraging Lowball Offers? New Offer Button Test Raises Questions

eBay is testing suggested offer amounts on Buy It Now listings, raising seller concerns the feature could encourage lower offers.

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eBay has posted their March 2026 Seller News, reminding sellers about existing AI tools and upcoming webinar covering Stores and AI.

eBay March 2026 Seller News: AI Tools & More

eBay March 2026 Seller News: AI selling tools, lower Royal Mail Return rates, eBay Live in Germany and more!

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Other Ecommerce News

Depop is introducing its Depop Balance wallet to U.S. users and running a shipping promotion in the Northeast as the soon to be eBay-owned resale platform looks to drive sales and strengthen its position against rival Vinted.

Depop Launches US Balance Wallet, Tests Northeast Shipping Promo

Depop launches its U.S. Balance wallet and tests a Northeast shipping promo as competition from rival resale platform Vinted intensifies.

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Etsy is rolling out an update to how shop review ratings are calculated that may change how a seller’s reputation is reflected across the marketplace.

Etsy Is Changing How Shop Review Ratings Are Calculated

Etsy will now calculate shop ratings using lifetime reviews with recency weighting. Here’s what the change means for sellers.

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Whatnot's latest Terms of Service update has some good news for buyers and bad news for some sellers with new Gems reward program and cancellation policies.

Whatnot Launches Gems Buyer Reward Program, Introduces Cancellation Fees For Sellers

Whatnot’s latest Terms of Service update has good news for buyers & bad news for some sellers with new Gems reward program & cancellation fees.

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