Value Added Resource Week In Review 7-27-25

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

eBay News

eBay sellers say shipping costs are higher than they should be after July 2025 USPS rate hike - and a new irregular packaging fee may be to blame.

Is eBay Shipping More Than It Should Be After USPS Rate Hike? $4 Irregular Package Fee May Be To Blame

eBay sellers say shipping costs are higher than they should be after July 2025 USPS rate hike - a new irregular packaging fee may be to blame.

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Sellers are up in arms about eBay's latest move to erode ad fee transparency as "sold via promoted listings" note is removed from Orders overview page in Seller Hub.

eBay Further Erodes Ad Fee Transparency, Removes “Sold Via Promoted Listings” From Order Overview Page

Sellers up in arms about eBay’s latest move to erode ad fee transparency as “sold via promoted listings” note removed from Orders overview page.

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eBay is testing showing median sold price data on select trading card listings, bringing back seller fears that incorrect data could artificially drive down prices.

eBay Tests Showing Median Sold Price Data On Trading Card Listings, Reigniting Sellers’ Lowball Concerns

eBay tests showing median sold price data on trading card listings, reigniting seller fears incorrect data could artificially drive down prices.

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Sellers are suddenly unable to select "unknown" for Country of Origin / Manufacture Item Specifics, likely due to shifting global tariff and import requirements.

eBay Removes Option To Enter “Unknown” Country Of Origin Item Specifics Amidst Global Tariff Turmoil

eBay sellers unable to select “unknown” for Country of Origin / Manufacture Item Specifics due to shifting global tariff & import requirements.

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eBay UK promotes Orange Connex fulfillment partnership, hoping to entice new sign ups with starter package offering reduced fees and other benefits amidst de minimis Low Value Import rules review.

eBay UK Promotes Orange Connex Partnership Amidst De Minimis Rules Review

eBay UK promotes Orange Connex fulfillment partnership, enticing new sign ups with reduced fees amidst de minimis Low Value Import rules review.

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Other Ecommerce News

Etsy has made a quiet change to when and how sellers can download order and item data in CSV file format, disrupting workflows and leaving larger accounts scrambling for other options.

Etsy Puts Order & Item CSV Files On 2 Week Delay, Disrupting Seller Workflows

Etsy changes how often order & item data CSV files can be downloaded, disrupting workflows & leaving sellers scrambling for other options.

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The loss of real time CSV downloads and other recent Etsy updates could point to plans for potential profits beyond transaction take rates with seller services for multichannel order, inventory & shipping management; bookkeeping; CRM and more possibly on the table.

Is Etsy Poised To Profit From Expanding Seller Services? Recent Updates Point To Changes On The Horizon

Etsy updates point to potential profit beyond transaction take rates with seller services for multichannel order, inventory & shipping management on the table.

Value Added ResourceLiz Morton

Mercari US has announced updated shipping prices to reflect new carrier rates while quietly dropping controversial underpaid postage penalty fee.

Mercari Updates Shipping With New Carrier Rates, Quietly Drops Underpaid Penalty Fee

Mercari US announces updated shipping prices to reflect new carrier rates while quietly dropping controversial underpaid postage penalty fee.

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Reverse logistics and returns management company Optoro is shuttering their BULQ marketplace for open box, returned goods, and excess inventory liquidation as of July 28, 2025.

Optoro Is Shutting Down Excess Returned Goods Marketplace BULQ, Effective July 28, 2025

Optoro is abruptly shuttering their BULQ marketplace for open box, overstock, returned goods & excess inventory liquidation July 28, 2025.

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US-based Klarna app users can now list their previous purchases on Poshmark using streamlined functionality with pre-filled product descriptions and images.

Poshmark Partners With Klarna To Streamline In-App Resale

US Klarna users can now list their previous purchases on Poshmark using streamlined functionality with pre-filled product descriptions & images.

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PayPal introduces new AI-powered scam alerts in effort to help stop Friend and Family payment fraud.

PayPal Taps Into AI To Help Stop Friends & Family Payment Fraud & Scams

PayPal introduces new AI-powered scam alerts in effort to help stop Friend and Family payment fraud.

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