Trump's Big Beautiful Bill Promises 1099-K Relief For Online Sellers
One Big Beautiful Bill Act passes House, bringing 1099-K reporting relief one step closer for ecommerce sellers.| Value Added Resource
One Big Beautiful Bill Act passes House, bringing 1099-K reporting relief one step closer for ecommerce sellers.| Value Added Resource
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy's letter to shareholders reveals headwinds for AWS & investment in Generative AI.| Value Added Resource
Shopify's ChatGPT powered assistant brings conversational AI to the Shop app & web experiences.| Value Added Resource
Etsy is teasing big news about plans to bring in more buyers - but you'll have to subscribe to the community announcement thread to find out!| Value Added Resource
Love is in the air as Etsy launches Wedding Registry and reveals 2023 wedding trends.| Value Added Resource
eBay.de tests AI shopping discovery personalization for laptops, tvs & smartphones in partnership with Zoovu.| Value Added Resource
Shopify Summer 2023 is here with over 100 new products & updates, including much awaited AI Sidekick commerce assistant.| Value Added Resource
eBay's new listing tool takes a one size fits all devices approach to design - and comes up short.| Value Added Resource
Sellers are struggling to list items using the eBay app as previous functionality in background removal tool has disappeared.| Value Added Resource
eBay Q2 2023 saw GMV & Active Buyers down, ad rev up - again. Where's the magical tech innovation & vision for the future?| Value Added Resource
eBay announces Scan To List for Magic the Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh!, & Pokémon cards is now available to sellers in Canada.| Value Added Resource
eBay has temporarily disabled the search by image function in both the Android and iOS versions of the mobile app.| Value Added Resource
eBay adds "find similar" button to seller photos on View Item page, directs buyers to competing listings.| Value Added Resource
eBay's ChatGPT AI description generator not ready for prime time & pulled from production just days after launch.| Value Added Resource
eBay willing to spend big to goose Q4 GMV & Active Buyer stats, turning casual sellers into "enthusiast buyers" with hefty discount coupon offer.| Value Added Resource
eBay cranks up discounts to entice sellers to try Promoted Listings ads - is tolerance for increasing rates & expanding attribution waning?| Value Added Resource
eBay UK sellers are disappointed as regular 70-80% off Final Value Fee promotion appears to be suspended for the weekend of September 20-22.| Value Added Resource
eBay UK reacts to business seller backlash with fee-free used clothing sales promotion offer good through the end of the year.| Value Added Resource
eBay hopes to entice sellers to list high value trading cards on the platform with steep discount on Final Value Fees for sales over $1000.| Value Added Resource
Highlights and commentary on eBay's Q2 2021 earnings call from an experienced seller perspective.| Value Added Resource
eBay Q1 2024 - stallled GMV & buyer growth, with increased Promoted Listings ad rev & AI promises distracting from core infrastructure failures.| Value Added Resource
eBay leans on legacy discounting tactics to boost enthusiast buyers in Q1 2025 - is CEO Jamie Iannone out of ideas to grow GMV & buyers organically?| Value Added Resource
Mercari backtracks on fee changes, announcing new fee structure that splits fees between buyers & sellers will take effect January 6, 2025.| Value Added Resource
Private eBay UK sellers will no longer pay listing, final value or regulatory fees on sales of pre-owned clothing as C2C strategy shift continues.| Value Added Resource
eBay moving to force discounted calculated shipping rates to be passed on to buyers as sellers pushback on fees being charged on shipping costs.| Value Added Resource
eBay sellers left hanging with little info on new shipping program or seller protections for authenticated sneakers.| Value Added Resource
Recent promotions for strategic roles in Italy & UK highlight pivot back to C2C focus as questions linger about eBay's business strategy future.| Value Added Resource
Poshmark latest marketplace to test Meta's Facebook Marketplace Partnership program, boosting cross-market item visibility.| Value Added Resource
Meta expands Facebook Marketplace partner program to more C2C classifieds businesses in EU - will eBay take a hit from increased competition?| Value Added Resource
Meta to require Shops to use Facebook & Instagram checkout, fee waiver will end June 30, 2023.| Value Added Resource
Sellers alarmed as eBay's use of AI description summaries in Facebook Marketplace Partner listings increases risk of item not as described claims.| Value Added Resource
Poshmark is the latest marketplace to shake up their fee structure, announcing some fees will be shifting to buyers on the US site October 3.| Value Added Resource
Poshmark is returning to original fee structure after massive pushback on new policy that split fees between buyers and sellers.| Value Added Resource
Poshmark is increasing the cost of Posh Post shipping by $0.30 from $7.97 to $8.27, effective April 3, 2025.| Value Added Resource
Etsy is hoping to put their own spin on Amazon Prime, introducing Etsy Insider buyer membership program ahead of today's Q2 2024 earnings report.| Value Added Resource
Etsy has entered into agreement to sell Brazilian marketplace Elo7 to Enjoei S.A for undisclosed sum.| Value Added Resource
Etsy-owned instrument marketplace Reverb undertakes another round of layoffs amidst activist investor pressure to make "House Of Brands" strategy payoff.| Value Added Resource
Etsy is getting a new board member this month as Elliott Management partner, Marc Steinberg, is set to join on February 5, 2024.| Value Added Resource
Bradford Shellhammer, Chief Product Officer at Etsy-owned Reverb, has left the company weeks after layoffs put the future of the site in question.| Value Added Resource
Everything you need to know about eBay Authenticity Guaranteed!| Value Added Resource
TCGUnion-CWA calls out eBay TCGPlayer for discrimination & refusal to bargain - is media silence hiding conflicts of interest & corporate regulatory capture?| Value Added Resource
Responsible Online Commerce Coalition petitions FTC to investigate eBay TCGplayer acquisition, alleging deceptive practices & antitrust violations.| Value Added Resource
eBay Motors continues cross border growth with Greater China Auto Parts Industry Summit & Yuanshi Motors Club to support sellers in the region.| Value Added Resource
eBay finally leverages MyFitment acquisition with Fitment Plus, a new tool enhancing Motors Parts & Accessories listings with compatibility data.| Value Added Resource
eBay has acquired the myFitment Group of Companies to Enhance Part & Accessories Listing Experience.| Value Added Resource
Whatnot is creating new tools to ease users into livestream selling as 2024 starts with an influx of new sellers to the platform and first-time buyers growing at 10 times the rate of first-time sellers. Product Updates: New Tools to Prepare for Your Livestream — News & WhatnotIt’s been incredible watching| Value Added Resource
eBay has a new US General Manager as VP Adam Ireland moves to new role & VP Collectibles, Electronics & Home, Dawn Block steps up to lead US ops.| Value Added Resource
eBay private sellers in Germany will no longer pay listing or Final Value Fees, effective March 1, 2023.| Value Added Resource
eBay says they are working to eliminate unpaid items on the platform, but is change happening fast enough?| Value Added Resource
It appears eBay has launched an exclusive invite only buyer loyalty program in stealth mode.| Value Added Resource
eBay Open Day 3 recap - Trust & Safety, seller-led training, breakouts & a final keynote seller panel| Value Added Resource
eBay expands Immediate Payment For Offers, but buyers are balking at entering payment info to make offers.| Value Added Resource
eBay Community chat for May 2023 will once again be all about the eBay International Shipping program.| Value Added Resource
VP Seller Experience Xiaodi Zhang says eBay doesn't compete with sellers - but is that really true?| Value Added Resource
eBay Open annual virtual seller conference will be held September 25-26, 2024 with possible live studio events too - stay tuned for details!| Value Added Resource
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Australian eBay sellers will soon have more stringent listing requirements for sneakers & handbags as mandatory photo minimum policy rolls out.| Value Added Resource
Etsy makes unannounced update to creativity standards on June 10, 2025, targeting some 3D printed & digital items, generic supplies & more.| Value Added Resource
Reverb is getting a new team focused on growing revenue as parent company Etsy faces pressure to make "House of Brands" pay off.| Value Added Resource
eBay UK tests zero listing & selling fees through April for private sellers in special invite only promotion.| Value Added Resource
As Etsy continues to face pressure to make House of Brands pay off, are they turning to new fees & payment shenanigans to boost revenue at Depop?| Value Added Resource
Will eBay win hearts with pre-loved fashion voucher promo & Love Island partnership or is heartache ahead?| Value Added Resource
eBay touts Guaranteed Fit for car parts - will sellers pay the price for eBay's not fit for purpose fitment charts?| Value Added Resource
eBay just made a major money grab with promoted listings ads - here's what you need to know!| Value Added Resource
eBay buyers confused by new advertising ploy showing items "you might also like" in post-purchase pop up, increasing cancellations & chargebacks.| Value Added Resource
Investor DM Cohen is suing Amazon, seeking records of possible breach of fiduciary duty & mismanagement regarding Prime membership dark patterns.| Value Added Resource
eBay pilots new Voices program for sellers to provide actionable insights directly to eBay teams.| Value Added Resource
An open letter to eBay CEO Jamie Iannone on transparency, integrity, feedback and gaining seller trust.| Value Added Resource
Highlights & Commentary on eBay's September 2021 Seller Check-In.| Value Added Resource
It's official - private eBay UK sellers will be required to use Simple Delivery managed shipping on eligible items starting April 15, 2025.| Value Added Resource
eBay releases Q3 2024 results, with weak Q4 revenue guidance raising questions about fee-free selling and consumer to consumer strategy pivot.| Value Added Resource
eBay introduces new international shipping option with savings on fees & no hassle returns.| Value Added Resource
eBay 8-K announces fee-free private selling for most categories in the UK, quietly drops big bombshell with buyer fees planned for early 2025!| Value Added Resource
eBay UK launches eBay Balance, bringing greater flexibility to how sellers use & manage funds - but watch out for changes to scheduled payouts!| Value Added Resource
eBay appears to be expanding fee free selling in UK to all categories (except Motors) as competition for consumer to consumer sellers heats up.| Value Added Resource
eBay has finally released details of their plans to introduce buyer fees for private sales in the UK - here's what buyers & sellers need to know!| Value Added Resource
eBay payments terms of service update October 26, 2023 includes interest earned on payments, EU DAC7 obligations & removal of RatePay in Germany.| Value Added Resource
Private UK sellers frustrated by new eBay Balance - has eBay made it needlessly difficult to withdraw funds in attempt to keep money on the site?| Value Added Resource
Trump Executive Order ends de minimis for China, will expand to remove the exemption for all countries once systems in place to collect duties.| Value Added Resource
eBay has officially paused Global Shipping Programme service from the UK to US as tariff changes cause confusion and frustration.| Value Added Resource
eBay UK is making a last minute change to introduction of Buyer Fees, opting for a phased rollout to "minimise potential disruptions".| Value Added Resource
Fashion sellers are in for some big changes in 2025 as eBay expands condition grading requirements to include pre-owned fair, good, & excellent.| Value Added Resource
eBay's February 4th 2025 plans foiled by failure to launch Buyer Fees in UK, missing pre-owned clothing conditions & forced app update outrage.| Value Added Resource
eBay users scramble after updates leave both iOS & Android apps non-functional on older devices that don't support Android 10 or iOS 17 or above.| Value Added Resource
Sellers try to spot their listings on Facebook Marketplace following eBay & Meta partnership announcement, but so far they've come up short.| Value Added Resource
eBay Open 2024 Day 2: keynotes on marketing, payments, Promoted Listings, & trust plus a big announcement about eBay's 30th anniversary in 2025!| Value Added Resource
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eBay reports $12 Million in increased customer service costs while sellers struggle to get phone support - is AI taking over?| Value Added Resource
Sellers are losing patience with vertical focus, calling it exclusionary. Is CEO Jamie Iannone paying attention?| Value Added Resource
eBay app users report search by image increasingly returns irrelevant results, despite "magical" AI image recognition tech.| Value Added Resource
eBay Chief Business Strategy Officer Stefanie Jay has reportedly left the company amid mass layoffs, cost cutting pressure & uncertain Q4 financial results.| Value Added Resource
eBay Live goes on tour with in person & livestreaming shopping events across US, rehashing old strategies in search of elusive Enthusiast Buyers.| Value Added Resource
Meta announces phased wind down of onsite checkout for Facebook & Instagram shops, will send buyers to direct merchant websites to complete purchases.| Value Added Resource
eBay updates Promoted Listings attribution in UK, Australia, Italy, France & Spain, massively expanding number of sales which will collect ad fees.| Value Added Resource
eBay's June 2025 Seller Update: forced free returns for Motors Parts & Accessories, Seller Hub changes, Offers dashboard & more!| Value Added Resource
eBay June 2025 Seller Updates for UK and Germany: Seller Hub changes, Offer management, fashion authentication, YouLend loans and more!| Value Added Resource
Poshmark is dropping their Verified Seller Program and sellers suspect Posh Pass shipping subscription membership may be returning soon.| Value Added Resource
eBay is hoping to spur on a Buy Now Pay Later boost with targeted coupon enticing buyers to try out new Klarna payment offering.| Value Added Resource
