Value Added Resource Week In Review 8-9-26

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

We kicked off the week with a pre-earnings look back at eBay's Q2 performance as analysts from Wells Fargo and Citizens downgrade the stock citing concerns about rising Depop marketing costs and competition from Vinted.

eBay Downgraded As Depop Spending, Vinted Competition Cloud Earnings

Wells Fargo and Citizens downgrade eBay as rising Depop marketing costs and Vinted competition cloud outlook ahead of Q2 earnings.

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eBay beat Q2 forecasts when results were announced on Wednesday, showing improved US growth while advertising and shipping continued to contribute more to revenue - but questions still remain about rising costs and high price paid to acquire Depop from Etsy.

eBay Q2 2026 Earnings: Strong Growth, Rising Costs And An Expensive Bet On Depop

eBay beat Q2 forecasts as US growth improved, while higher costs and a steep Depop price tag raised new concerns.

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Etsy also held their Q2 earnings call this week, announcing a 12% workforce reduction affecting ~220 employees as it restructures Product and Engineering teams.

Etsy Lays Off 220 Employees, Cutting 12% Of Workforce In Restructuring

Etsy is laying off about 220 employees, cutting 12% of its workforce as it restructures Product and Engineering teams.

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eBay is expanding Extended Bidding to all auctions in Australia after a limited pilot, marking a significant shakeup to the platform’s legacy auction format.

Say Goodbye To Sniping? eBay Australia Expands Extended Bidding To All Auctions

eBay is expanding Extended Bidding after limited pilot test, marking significant shakeup to legacy auction format.

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eBay's August Seller News update contained new Item Not Received protections for shipping labels purchased through the site, but vague wording and lack of details led to more questions than answers as sellers worry about the future of Managed Shipping on the platform.

eBay Expands INR Protection For eBay Labels Amid Managed Shipping Push

eBay expands INR protections for sellers using eBay labels as Managed Shipping raises concerns about where its shipping strategy is headed.

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eBay is expanding its International Shipping program to Germany, with a phased rollout beginning in September 2026 that will allow eligible sellers to reach buyers outside the European Union.

eBay International Shipping Expands To Germany As Shipping Revenue Grows

eBay International Shipping is expanding to Germany as shipping revenue grows, alongside a new DHL tracking pilot for sellers.

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PSA parent company Collectors faces new lawsuits over grading reliability, alleged insider conflicts and growing control of the trading card market.

PSA, Collectors Face Growing Legal Challenges Over Card Grading Power

PSA and Collectors face new lawsuits over grading reliability, alleged insider conflicts and growing control of the trading card market.

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Collectors-owned Beckett Collectibles and Beckett Authentication Services are also facing a proposed class action lawsuit over a November 2025 data breach that exposed personal information from approximately one million accounts.

Beckett Faces Proposed Class Action Over 2025 Data Breach

Beckett Collectibles faces a proposed class action over a 2025 data breach affecting approximately one million accounts.

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Pokémon’s 30th anniversary trading card products will not be released until September, but eBay sellers began taking presale orders months earlier, with some listings priced hundreds of dollars above retail for products buyers may never receive.

eBay Pokémon Presales Raise Fraud Risks While Boosting GMV

eBay Pokémon presales expose buyers to fraud risks while generating GMV and fees months before products are scheduled to ship.

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eBay Main Street says AI levels the playing field for small businesses, but broken tools, limited access and seller risk tell a different story.

eBay Main Street Touts AI For Small Business, While Sellers Carry The Risk

eBay Main Street says AI levels the playing field for small businesses, but broken tools, limited access and seller risk tell a different story.

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