Value Added Resource Week In Review 4-19-26

Welcome to the Value Added Resource ecommerce news week in review

eBay News

eBay is quietly pulling back from its once-lauded Web3 bet, with layoffs hitting its Manchester, UK office and clearing out much of the remaining KnownOrigin team as part of a broader shift toward AI, live shopping and its core C2C marketplace.

eBay Quietly Pulls Back from Web3 With UK Layoffs Amid AI, Live Shopping and C2C Strategy Shift

UK layoffs hit eBay’s Web3 team as company shifts investment to AI, live shopping and core C2C marketplace categories in latest strategy pivot.

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Several new roles have opened up in eBay's Ads department, signaling greater focus on cross border trade, enhanced seller analytics, and additional ad products may be on the roadmap for Promoted Listings.

New eBay Ads Job Posts Hint At Cross Border Promotion Push, New Seller Analytics For Promoted Listings

eBay recruiting for Ads roles suggests focus on global trade, deeper seller insights, and new Promoted Listings capabilities coming soon.

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eBay is closing its San Francisco office after lease expiration with plans to move current employees to San Jose headquarters later this year.

eBay Closing San Francisco Office, Moving Employees To San Jose HQ

eBay to close San Francisco office after lease expiration with plans to move current employees to San Jose headquarters later this year.

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eBay is testing AI generated fashion models, adding altered images to seller listings without warning or explicit consent.

eBay Quietly Tests AI Fashion Models, Inserts Altered Images Into Seller Listings Without Consent

eBay is testing AI fashion models, inserting altered images into seller listings without warning and raising concerns over consent.

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New eBay policy is finally making auctions final as buyers will no longer be able to cancel winning bids starting May 13.

eBay Makes Auctions Final, Removing Option For Buyers To Cancel Winning Bids

eBay is finally making auctions final with new policy preventing buyers from requesting cancellation of winning bids.

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eBay appears to be expanding the number of images sellers can add to listings from 24 to 40, but sellers say the change hasn't taken full effect yet.

Is eBay Expanding Listing Photo Limit to 40 Images?

eBay appears to be expanding number of images sellers can add to listings from 24 to 40, but sellers say the change hasn’t taken full effect yet.

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Other Ecommerce News

PSA parent company Collectors Holdings Inc faces proposed class action alleging acquisition of SGC and Beckett created an illegal monopoly, harming trading card hobby enthusiasts with higher prices and poor service standards.

PSA Parent Collectors Holdings Faces Antitrust Lawsuit Over SGC, Beckett Acquisitions

PSA parent Collectors Holdings faces antitrust lawsuit over SGC and Beckett acquisitions, with claims of higher prices and poorer service.

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Amazon is delaying implementation of ad fee invoicing changes, giving sellers who received the initial notice until August 1, 2026 to still pay their fees with a credit card instead.

Amazon Sellers Face Cash Crunch As Fuel Charges, Loss Of Credit Card Option For Ad Fees Erode Margins

Amazon sellers face cash crunch on multiple fronts as fuel surcharge and ad fee payment method changes further pressure profit margins.

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AN Etsy shipping glitch caused many sellers to be hit with erroneous USPS adjustments for years-old tracking numbers, leaving negative balances and potential cash crunch in their wake.

Etsy Sellers Panic As USPS Shipping Adjustment Snafu Wipes Out Account Balances

Etsy glitch hits sellers with shipping adjustments for years-old tracking numbers in error, causing negative balances & potential cash crunch.

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Etsy is developing a new feature that will use AI to summarize item listing details and looking to enlist sellers' to help test accuracy before launch - but if the initial experience is any indication, they still have a long way to go until it's ready for prime time.

Etsy Taps Sellers to Test AI Highlight Summaries, Raising Accuracy and Transparency Concerns

Etsy enlists sellers to test AI Highlights listing summary feature, raising concerns about accuracy and transparency.

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