Value Added Resource Week In Review 6-8-25

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

eBay News

eBay announced June 2025 Seller Updates for UK and Germany with Seller Hub changes, fashion authentication, and YouLend loans and forced free remorse returns for US sellers in Motors Parts and Accessories categories.

eBay Forces Free Remorse Returns For Motors Parts & Accessories In June 2025 Seller Update

eBay’s June 2025 Seller Update: forced free returns for Motors Parts & Accessories, Seller Hub changes, Offers dashboard & more!

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Following outcry over coming Promoted Listings ad attribution changes, sellers suspect eBay is using link shortening and redirects to increase ad revenue from Social sharing tools.

eBay Accused Of Using Link Shortener, Redirects To Profit Off Sellers’ Social Sharing

Is eBay using link shortening & redirects to increase ad revenue from social sharing at sellers’ expense? One seller says yes & support agrees.

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Sellers report eBay is suddenly back charging them for Promoted Listings ad fees months after sales completed, asking once again is it a glitch or unannounced policy change.

eBay Charges Sellers Ad Fees Months After Sales In Apparent Attribution Snafu

Sellers report eBay is suddenly charging for Promoted Listings ad fees months after sales completed in apparent attribution snafu.

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eBay has announced a new Livestream Shopping Tour with in person and streaming events across the US, rehashing old strategies in search of elusive Enthusiast Buyers.

eBay Goes On Livestream Shopping Tour In Search Of Elusive Enthusiast Buyers

eBay Live goes on tour with in person & livestreaming shopping events across US, rehashing old strategies in search of elusive Enthusiast Buyers.

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eBay subsidiary Goldin Auctions is expanding their Movie and Entertainment offerings with acquisition of Studio Auctions.

eBay’s Goldin Expands Entertainment Collectibles & Movie Prop Offerings With Studio Auctions Acquisition

eBay subsidiary Goldin Auctions is expanding their Movie Props & Entertainment Collectibles offerings with acquisition of Studio Auctions.

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eBay is hoping to spur a Buy Now Pay Later boost with targeted coupon enticing buyers to try out new Klarna payment offering.

eBay Angles For Buy Now Pay Later Boost With Coupon Targeted For New Klarna US Partnership

eBay is hoping to spur on a Buy Now Pay Later boost with targeted coupon enticing buyers to try out new Klarna payment offering.

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eBay has longstanding policies against taking potential buyers off site, but linking to other items on the site may now be taboo as well, according to UK community forum staff.

Is eBay Cracking Down On Links In Listings, Even To Other eBay Items?

eBay has longstanding policies against taking potential buyers off site, but linking to other items on site may now be taboo as well according to UK staff.

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Other Ecommerce News

Meta has finally given up on trying to keep Facebook and Instagram shop transactions onsite, announcing gradual transition to external checkout only starting this month.

Meta Phases Out Native Checkout Experience For Facebook & Instagram Shops

Meta announces phased wind down of onsite checkout for Facebook & Instagram shops, will send buyers to direct merchant websites to complete purchases.

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Poshmark is dropping their Verified Seller Program and sellers suspect Posh Pass shipping subscription membership program may be returning soon.

Poshmark Drops Verified Seller Program, Hints At Return Of Posh Pass Shipping Subscription

Poshmark is dropping their Verified Seller Program and sellers suspect Posh Pass shipping subscription membership may be returning soon.

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UPDATES:

Etsy's sale of Reverb to Servco Pacific Inc and Creator Partners LLC is complete

Etsy Sells Reverb Ahead Of Q1 2025 Earnings Report

Etsy divests another part of their “House of Brands” as musical instrument marketplace Reverb is sold to Servco Pacific & Creator Partners LLC.

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Etsy has temporarily disabled Processing Profiles after the latest updates caused processing time details to be removed from some listings in error.

Etsy Takes On Shipping Strategies, Order Earnings & Trust & Safety With New Updates & Upcoming Events

Etsy introduces new tools to help sellers manage shipping and order processing, invites sellers to fireside chat with trust & safety execs.

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