Value Added Resource Week In Review 8-2-26

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eBay and several former executives have finalized a $55.7 million settlement with EcommerceBytes publishers Ina and David Steiner, bringing the Steiners’ civil case to an end more than six years after the 2019 stalking and harassment campaign they endured at the hands of eBay security personnel.

eBay, Former Executives Settle Cyberstalking Case for $55.7 Million

eBay and former executives settle 2019 EcommerceBytes cyberstalking suit for $55.7 million, ending six years of civil litigation.

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eBay has completed its acquisition of secondhand fashion marketplace Depop from Etsy. The final cost is approximately $1.4B in cash, reflecting purchase price of $1.2B and $200M of net purchase price adjustments and interest.

eBay, Etsy Set July 30 Depop Closing As Exit Fee Rises To $158M

eBay and Etsy set a July 30 Depop closing as revised terms narrow eBay’s exit options and raise the potential termination fee to $158M.

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A coding error caused the US Postal Service’s Automated Package Verification system to ignore millions of package measurements for months, allowing some underpaid postage to go undetected while preventing some overpayments from being refunded.

USPS Coding Error Missed $22.6 Million In Postage, Blocked $6.1 Million In Refunds

USPS coding error caused APV to ignore millions of package scans, missing some postage charges and refunds for shippers.

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eBay Live says GMV has grown more than 8x year over year, but five of its seven markets were added within the last year and the company still has not disclosed the actual size of the business.

eBay Live Touts 8x Growth, But Scale Remains Hard To Measure

eBay Live reports 8x GMV growth, but the scale of the business remains unclear.

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eBay is rolling out a new bundled discount feature that lets sellers offer automatic percentage savings when buyers purchase multiple items in the same order.

eBay Adds Bundled Discounts As It Expands Seller Promotion Tools

eBay is rolling out bundled discounts, giving sellers a new way to encourage buyers to purchase multiple items in one order.

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eBay sellers in fashion and apparel categories fear disruption as size standardization requirements are set to go into effect in August 2026.

eBay Fashion Sellers Brace for August Size Standardization Disruption

eBay sellers in fashion and apparel categories fear disruption as size standardization requirements are set to go into effect in August 2026.

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Whatnot says shill bidding activity on its platform has declined nearly 80% over the last six months following expanded detection and enforcement efforts.

Whatnot Says Shill Bidding Activity Down Nearly 80% After Expanding Enforcement

Whatnot says shill bidding activity fell nearly 80% as it expands detection and enforcement amid broader legal scrutiny.

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eBay is shutting down myFitment as a standalone service September 30, ending support for Amazon, Rithum, SureDone and other outside platforms as the acquired technology becomes available only on-platform through eBay’s Fitment Plus Auto program.

eBay Moves MyFitment In-Platform, Cuts Off Amazon And Third-Party Tools

eBay moves MyFitment in-platform through Fitment Plus Auto, ending Amazon and third-party support September 30.

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Mercari is the latest marketplace to shoulder part of the burden of new USPS hazardous materials noncompliance fees as it works to keep sellers on the platform.

Mercari To Split New USPS HAZMAT Noncompliance Fee With Sellers

Mercari will absorb half of a new USPS HAZMAT noncompliance fee that could otherwise cost sellers $50 for improper package markings.

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eBay is lowering the price threshold for trading card authentication in the US and preparing new packaging aimed at fixing one of the program’s most persistent complaints.

eBay Drops Trading Card Authentication Threshold To $200, Updates Packaging

eBay lowers its trading card authentication threshold to $200 and prepares redesigned packaging aimed at reducing card damage.

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Mercari is moving further beyond its peer-to-peer roots in Japan with m department, a separate marketplace for professionally refurbished electronics and authenticated luxury goods.

Mercari Japan Launches M Department Offering Authenticated Luxury, Refurbished Tech

Mercari Japan launches m department, combining refurbished electronics and authenticated luxury goods in a new professional resale marketplace.

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StockX Live has officially launched with current availability for all US customers on iOS.

StockX Joins Live Shopping Race With Focus On Sneakers, Trading Cards & Collectibles

StockX is bringing live shopping to sneakers, trading cards, and collectibles as it looks to build buyer and seller communities.

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