Value Added Resource Week In Review 6-28-26

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

Vinted has quietly launched in Australia, bringing its zero seller fee model to a new market.

Vinted Quietly Launches In Australia, Adds UK Shipping Connection

Vinted quietly launches in Australia, bringing its zero seller fee model to a new market.

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Sellers got a pleasant surprise this week with steep discounts on most 3-5 lb USPS Ground Advantage labels purchased through eBay, Etsy, PirateShip and other platforms.

eBay and Etsy Sellers Question Surprise USPS Ground Advantage Rate Drops

eBay and Etsy sellers question surprise USPS Ground Advantage rate drops, wondering if discounts are real or a glitch.

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Whatnot is also making major shipping changes in August, setting Ground Advantage as the default USPS service and ending support for USPS Flat Rate shipping on the platform.

Whatnot USPS Ground Advantage Shift Lowers Some Rates, Ends Flat Rate Support

Whatnot’s USPS Ground Advantage shift may lower some rates, but sellers using Flat Rate packaging will need to make changes.

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eBay will stop selling digital gift cards on August 3, 2026, with physical gift cards at retail locations expected to gradually disappear as remaining inventory sells through.

eBay Pulls Plug On Gift Cards: What Will Happen To Existing Balances?

eBay will stop selling gift cards in 2026, but existing balances will remain usable. What buyers need to know about refunds and redemption.

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StockX is expanding beyond its traditional verified marketplace with the launch of StockX Listings, bringing used sneakers and vintage apparel to the platform for the first time.

StockX Listings Opens Marketplace To Used Sneakers And Vintage Apparel

StockX Listings brings used sneakers and vintage apparel to the marketplace, with direct seller shipping and optional verification.

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eBay sellers are once again reporting problems with traffic reports and item view counts shown in Seller Hub, flooding the eBay community forum with complaints as eBay system status page continues to claim all is well.

eBay Sellers Hit By Another Traffic Reporting Glitch As Status Page Says All Is Well

eBay sellers report another Seller Hub traffic glitch, with view counts reset to zero while the status page shows no problems.

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Q2 2026 earnings calls are just around the corner, track important ecommerce marketplace reporting dates with Value Added Resource!

Q2 2026 Ecommerce Earnings Call Roundup

Q2 2026 ecommerce earnings roundup: track reporting dates for Amazon, Meta, Walmart, eBay, Etsy, PayPal, Shopify & more with Value Added Resource!

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