Sendle’s sudden shutdown has left Australian eBay sellers facing uncertainty, with parcels already in transit & deliveries in limbo. 📦 www.valueaddedresource.net/sendle-shutd...

On the heels of OpenAI Checkout In Chat, Microsoft Copilot will soon enable agentic AI checkout capabilities for Etsy, Shopify, PayPal & more. 🤖 www.valueaddedresource.net/microsoft-co...

Trading card sellers warn of a rising eBay scam where buyers use AI to fake damage photos & pressure sellers into refunds. www.valueaddedresource.net/ebay-trading...

Poshmark is rolling out an easy way to order USPS supplies through the app - but could there be an ulterior motive & another shoe waiting to drop on sellers? 👠 www.valueaddedresource.net/poshmark-usp...

USPS proposes new rule requiring dimensions on all commercial non-flat rate parcels - even small packages📦 If finalized, online sellers who buy labels from marketplaces & 3P providers may face non-compliance fees if data is missing or wrong💸 www.valueaddedresource.net/usps-propose...

eBay users frustrated by recent changes to search & sorting as Sold filter option goes "missing" on desktop & text entry bug renders app practically unusable for some. 🚨 www.valueaddedresource.net/ebay-missing...

Former eBay subsidiary Gumtree is making a significant product shift, rolling out integrated shipping & on‑platform payments in a move to become a fully fledged consumer‑to‑consumer marketplace. www.valueaddedresource.net/gumtree-deli...

Small businesses say Amazon’s “Buy For Me” agentic AI beta test is using their product data without consent, causing pricing & fulfillment issues & buyer trust concerns. 🚫 www.valueaddedresource.net/amazon-buy-f...

eBay UK sellers are once again experiencing a delay in payment processing as funds that were set to be released on January 4, 2026 are still in limbo. 💸 www.valueaddedresource.net/ebay-uk-paym...

A recent USPS postmark update won’t impact how marketplaces like eBay & Amazon measure seller performance, but it could change what sellers can point to when shipping timelines are questioned or disputes are filed. 📦 www.valueaddedresource.net/usps-postmar...

eBay loses key figure in its AI customer support push as VP Customer Service & Marketing Technology, Dan Leiva, exits to launch consulting firm. 🤖 www.valueaddedresource.net/ebay-vp-ai-c...

eBay adds Credit Notes for US seller fee & tax reversals, aiming to increase financial reporting transparency & simplify accounting. 💵 www.valueaddedresource.net/ebay-credit-...

eBay UK has officially confirmed DHL has been temporarily removed from Simple Delivery, leaving some private sellers no options to ship larger, bulky items that are mandated to use the managed shipping program. 📦 www.valueaddedresource.net/ebay-uk-conf...

As the year winds to a close, take a look back at the marketplace policy shifts, platform updates, leadership moves & news that shaped online selling in 2025 with Value Added Resource! 🎉 www.valueaddedresource.net/ecommerce-ma...

eBay advises sellers of shipping rate changes for USPS, FedEx and UPS set to take effect in early 2026. www.valueaddedresource.net/ebay-shippin...

eBay plans new AI investments in 2026 through eBay Ventures & direct commercial partnerships enhancing tech capabilities, customer service & more. www.valueaddedresource.net/ebay-plans-n...

eBay is closing out the year by celebrating "Top Sellers of 2025" with self-congratulatory awards that seem to be more about eBay than sellers. 🤨 www.valueaddedresource.net/ebay-celebra...

Etsy sues Cashmere & Camel Hair Manufacturers Institute, asking Court to affirm Section 230 protections against false advertising claims for 3rd party marketplace seller listings. ⚖️ www.valueaddedresource.net/etsy-sues-cc...

USPS seeks expanded pricing power, proposes dropping Market Dominant price cap system in favor of regulatory monitoring approach to tackle multibillion $ yearly losses, raising concerns about higher costs for businesses & consumers in 2027 & beyond. 📦💸 www.valueaddedresource.net/usps-seeks-n...

Congress considers sunsetting Section 230 w/ focus on social media cos, but proposed legislation would also have major impact on online marketplaces, removing "get out of liability free" card for Amazon, eBay, Etsy & more! ⚖️ www.valueaddedresource.net/congress-wei...

eBay UK Simple Delivery expansion; Poshmark names Chief Revenue Officer; PSA/Collectors Beckett acquisition antitrust concerns & more in this week in review! www.valueaddedresource.net/week-in-revi...

It's the season of giving! Just don't use PayPal to do it! Here's my story if you haven't already read it. Thanks again to @valueaddedresource.bsky.social for publishing. www.valueaddedresource.net/do-not-donat...

PSA parent co Collectors Holdings’ acquisition of Beckett sparks monopoly & antitrust concerns as Congressman Pat Ryan urges FTC to investigate. 🕵️ www.valueaddedresource.net/congressman-...

EU to add flat €3 customs duty fee on imports under €150 in temporary measure aimed at curbing low-value foreign ecommerce shipments. www.valueaddedresource.net/eu-flat-cust...

Poshmark names first-ever Chief Revenue Officer, tapping luxury fashion veteran Elizabeth von der Goltz to enhance commercial performance & profitability of the platform. 💰 www.valueaddedresource.net/poshmark-fir...

eBay UK expands mandatory Simple Delivery from December 26, moving existing private listings to managed shipping despite ongoing collection & delivery issues. 📦 www.valueaddedresource.net/ebay-uk-exis...

eBay Chief Privacy Officer exits, AI agent policy updates; Poshmark cancellation policy changes, SVP Community departs, Bulk Sharing & more in this week in review! www.valueaddedresource.net/week-in-revi...

Executive shakeups at Poshmark continue as SVP Community LyAnn Chhay leaves after almost 15 years at the company amidst massive changes to the platform. www.valueaddedresource.net/poshmark-svp...

Poshmark makes stealth policy update explicitly prohibiting order cancellations as sellers are blindsided by enforcement & account restrictions with no notice or warning. 🚫 www.valueaddedresource.net/poshmark-ste...

eBay's Chief Privacy Officer/VP AI & Data Responsibility, Anna Zeiter, is departing after 11.5 years, leaving open questions about who will be stepping in to lead critical responsible AI & privacy initiatives at the company. www.valueaddedresource.net/ebay-chief-p...

Poshmark backtracks on recent removal of Bulk Sharing tool, but will it make a difference with feed & discovery changes still in place? www.valueaddedresource.net/poshmark-bul...

eBay encourages buyers & sellers to "unwrap innovation" with AI this holiday season, while quietly adding new robots.txt guidance placing guardrails on how AI agents are allowed to interact with the site. 🤖 www.valueaddedresource.net/ebay-ai-holi...

eBay Germany policy reminder spotlights company's subtle attempt to rewrite history on controversial delayed payout until after delivery changes. 💸 www.valueaddedresource.net/ebay-updates...

eBay Live Australia launch, December Seller News, Goldin sweepstakes; Poshmark competes against sellers' Posh Shows & more in this week in review! www.valueaddedresource.net/week-in-revi...

Sellers outraged as Poshmark competes directly against them in employee hosted Posh Show live shopping partnerships with big brands, raising concerns about self-preferencing & algorithmic manipulation. www.valueaddedresource.net/poshmark-com...

As eBay deepens Goldin Auctions integration with new features encouraging cross platform shopping, will $EBAY's continued self-preferencing practices & direct competition against 3rd party sellers gain regulatory scrutiny? 🤨 www.valueaddedresource.net/ebay-goldin-...

Questions or concerns about eBay Canada’s International Shipping rollout? 📦Checkout recent Ask Us Anything community forum responses & join eBay's next EIS webinar for Canadian sellers December 5, 2025! www.valueaddedresource.net/ebay-canada-...

eBay December 2025 Seller News: re-introduction of Cost Of Goods Sold, UK AI Activate, & PSA trading card data & QR codes for Returns in Germany. www.valueaddedresource.net/ebay-decembe...

eBay Live kicks off holidays, launches in Australia with further European expansion coming soon as eBay plays catch up with livestream competitors. www.valueaddedresource.net/ebay-live-ho...

eBay faces a French investigation after authorities find illegal weapons for sale in a sweeping probe targeting major online marketplaces. 🕵️ www.valueaddedresource.net/ebay-french-...

A weeks-long Etsy search failure is crushing Q4 Black Friday & Cyber Weekend holiday sales as sellers demand answers & visibility issues remain unresolved. 💸 www.valueaddedresource.net/etsy-search-...

eBay has quietly removed ongoing technical issues community forum post, raising transparency & communication concerns. www.valueaddedresource.net/ebay-quietly...

eBay adds new features to Ambassador program storefronts, giving affiliates more control over how curated collections are displayed on site. www.valueaddedresource.net/ebay-new-fea...

Canada Post & Canadian Union of Postal Workers come to agreement in principle on contract terms, allowing rotating strikes to end - for now. www.valueaddedresource.net/canada-post-...

DOJ confirms ex-eBay security chief Jim Baugh's CIA history amid cyberstalking civil suit, highlighting troubling Big Tech & national security links. ⚖️ www.valueaddedresource.net/doj-confirms...

eBay cyberstalking trial update, how to report new ad policies to FTC, eBay Live launches in Germany; Poshmark listings deleted; Snype meltdown, Beckett data breach & more in this week in review! www.valueaddedresource.net/week-in-revi...

eBay Germany expands authentication with new optional, paid add on service providing verification check for select fashion & accessories brands. www.valueaddedresource.net/ebay-germany...

eBay sellers report ongoing glitch causing delays & disappearance of ended listings in Seller Hub, resulting in critical workflow disruption. 🚨 www.valueaddedresource.net/ebay-ended-l...

Concerned about eBay’s new Promoted Listings ad attribution rules? Here’s how you can shine a light on these potentially deceptive, unfair & consumer harming business practices with effective, impactful reports to FTC & more. www.valueaddedresource.net/report-ebay-...

Snype cancels its first auctions over “technical issues” as Rick Probstein’s new marketplace goes offline amid rising security concerns. www.valueaddedresource.net/snype-offlin...