Value Added Resource Week In Review 9-21-25

Liz Morton

Published: Sep 21 2025 Updated: Sep 25 2025

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

eBay News

CEO Jamie Iannone continues to make the media rounds repeating line that no counterfeit items have ever passed through eBay's authentication centers, but do those claims hold up to scrutiny?

eBay looks to staff up new Louisville, KY warehouse after moving subsidiary TCGPlayer authentication operations from Syracuse, NY resulting in mass layoff of first unionized workforce in company's 30 year history.

eBay's latest PR push to recruit private UK sellers for paid case study & media spotlight raises ethics, transparency and conflict of interest concerns.

Sellers in the UK express frustration and disappointment as Concierge customer support has disappeared with no advance notice or explanation.

eBay buyers perplexed and frustrated by new "resell" button featured prominently in purchase history on the eBay app in latest bid to boost "enthusiast buyer" stats.

eBay expands on Things People Love concept with "eBay Stories" global brand campaign for Fashion, Collectibles, & Motors highlighting joy of buying & selling on the platform.

eBay is advising sellers in the US and UK about upcoming shipping rate increases and important post by dates in runup to peak holiday shopping season.

eBay has announced their September 2025 Seller Updates for the US with Shipping Reminders, price suggestions in the app, a reminder to update conditions for pre-loved fashion items, VeRO program updates and more.

eBay has informed sellers who use their Merchant Integration Platform (MIP) of changes to user data available in Order Reports coming soon in run up to federal Data Security Program deadline.

eBay is the first defendant to respond to lawsuit regarding alleged Authenticity Guarantee failures, categorically denying all claims made by plaintiff Daniel Grand and requesting to have the suit dismissed.

Other Ecommerce News

The FTC won a partial summary judgment victory in its case against Amazon this week with US District Judge John Chun ruling the company broke consumer protection law by revealing Prime’s terms only after collecting customers’ payment information.

Amazon has revealed dates for their Prime Big Deals Days event, set to take place October 7-8 while sellers wait for extended holiday returns announcement.

Etsy is gearing up for the holidays with new tools and reporting, increased support and purchase protection, updated processes for Trust and Safety appeals and a new community experience coming soon.

Sellers get sneak peek of new Marketplace Insights tool at Etsy Up virtual conference, providing search and keyword research powered by real Etsy data.

Poshmark unveiled new features and tools as part of PoshFest 2025 Hackathon, with updates for Offers, Price Suggestions, Apple Visual Intelligence, Posh Shows, Listing Photos and more!

The US Postal Service has released their recommended guidelines for latest shipping dates to ensure packages are received in time for 2025 holiday gift giving.

After Bonanza failed to respond pixel tracking CIPA violation lawsuit before the September 2, 2025 deadline, the plaintiff's lawyers have now filed for voluntary dismissal of their own claims.

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Liz Morton is a 17 year ecommerce pro turned indie investigative journalist providing ad-free deep dives on eBay, Amazon, Etsy & more, championing sellers & advocating for corporate accountability.