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08/02/2025

Just 2 days into eBay UK Buyer Protection Fee launch, sellers say math doesn't add up with eBay taking 3p less than they should on every item. 💸

Just 2 days into eBay UK Buyer Protection Fee launch, sellers say math doesn't add up with eBay taking 3p less than they should on every item.

08/02/2025

As eBay UK Buyer Protection Fees roll out, savvy buyers share creative ideas to try to workaround the new policy. 👀

As eBay UK Buyer Protection Fees roll out, savvy buyers are finding & sharing creative ideas for how to workaround the new policy.

07/02/2025

An old problem gains new attention as Etsy sellers struggle to comply w/ tariff requirements because labels purchased from platform don't allow changes to Country of Origin. 📦🚫

Etsy sellers outside US struggle to comply with tariff requirements as labels purchased from platform don't allow changes to Country of Origin.

07/02/2025

eBay confirms Global Shipping Programme costs from UK to US being £90+ above normal was tech issue which has been fixed. But new "correct" prices still more than they used to be due to recent tariff & de minimis changes.

That's definitely bad news for eBay's Cross Border Trade business. 👀

07/02/2025

Mercari reports earnings for quarter ending December 2024 with GMV below expectations for Japan & US as security issues & fee missteps stymie growth.

06/02/2025

eBay UK sellers report Global Shipping Program shipping costs to US suddenly skyrocketed - is it glitch or result of trade war sabre-rattling?

eBay UK sellers report Global Shipping Program shipping costs to US suddenly skyrocketed - is it a glitch or the result of trade war sabre-rattling?

05/02/2025

eBay ends Top Star sneaker buyer loyalty program amidst broader business strategy shift away from focus vertical back to C2C consumer selling. 👟

eBay quietly ends Top Star sneaker buyer loyalty program amidst broader strategy shift away from focus verticals & back to consumer sellers.

05/02/2025

UPDATE: eBay UK Buyer Fees officially postponed until February 6th according to AskeBay. 👀

https://buff.ly/3Q4xkFG

05/02/2025

📢 USPS suspends acceptance of inbound parcels from China & Hong Kong Posts as President Trump implements tariffs, ends de minimis. 📦

USPS announces suspension of acceptance of inbound parcels from China & Hong Kong Posts as President Trump implements tariffs, ends de minimis.

05/02/2025

eBay's February 4th, 2025 plans foiled by failure to launch Buyer Fees in UK, missing pre-owned clothing conditions & forced app update outrage. How much longer will investors tolerate chronic leadership failures & tech misexecution?

eBay's February 4th 2025 plans foiled by failure to launch Buyer Fees in UK, missing pre-owned clothing conditions & forced app update outrage.

05/02/2025

It's official - eBay belated postpones pre-owned clothing category updates that were supposed t go into effect today until "mid-February."

https://buff.ly/3BzSyri

04/02/2025

eBay buyers & sellers scramble after automatic updates leave both iOS & Android versions of app non-functional & unable to be updated on older devices. 📵

Latest app update requires Android 10 / iOS 17 or above.

eBay users scramble after automatic updates leave both iOS & Android versions of app non-functional & unable to be updated on older devices.

03/02/2025

eBay owned TCGPlayer has updated their Direct Seller Agreement, no longer allowing sealed products in the program as regulatory scrutiny heats up. 🧐

eBay owned TCGPlayer has updated their Direct Seller Agreement, no longer allowing sealed products in the program as regulatory scrutiny heats up.

03/02/2025

UPDATE: eBay makes last minute change to Buyer Fees for the UK - now planning phased rollout starting only with listings in Electronics February 4th & expanding to other categories "in the following weeks". 👀

Does more cautious approach indicate eBay is not confident in their plans?🤨
https://buff.ly/4iTlwmG

03/02/2025

eBay discrimination lawsuit, January seller update fee increase, payment updates; Etsy handling cost shuffle; Mercari NFTs & auctions & more in this week in review!

eBay discrimination lawsuit, January seller update fee increase, payment updates; Etsy handling cost shuffle; Mercari NFTs & auctions, and more!

01/02/2025

eBay Germany invites private sellers to new pilot program promising increased exposure through curated product feeds & social sharing opportunities.

eBay Germany invites private sellers to new pilot program with curated product feeds & social sharing opportunities.

30/01/2025

Mercari Japan is launching an auction offering to reduce the burden of price negotiations & help users make quick sales - could the US be next?

30/01/2025

Canada sellers made their voices heard & eBay backed down in ~24 hrs, restoring shipping supply coupon benefit to Store subscriptions. 💪

That's the best seller engagement I've seen from eBay in over a decade - keep it up eBay Canada GM Garry Thaniel! 👏

https://buff.ly/42BjUIy