Reverb hopes to convince sellers to forgo payouts to their banks & keep funds on account in exchange for 1% cashback with new Wallet offering. www.valueaddedresource.net/reverb-walle...

eBay acquires Tise, COGS launch failure, authentication delays; Amazon FTC settlement; Canada Post strike; TX tax on seller fees & more in this week in review! www.valueaddedresource.net/week-in-revi...

Mega-sellers Rick Probstein & Burbank Sportcards make noise about leaving eBay to join or start competing platforms - but do they need eBay more than eBay needs them? www.valueaddedresource.net/ebay-trading...

eBay warns Canada & international sellers of shipping disruptions & suspensions due to postal worker strike as Canada Post gets greenlight to undertake major reforms. 📦 www.valueaddedresource.net/ebay-canada-...

eBay Open 2025 hype fades fast as new Cost of Goods Sold feature rolled back after a “system error” showing incorrect data derails launch. 💸 www.valueaddedresource.net/ebay-rolls-b...

eBay buyers & sellers report multi-week long trading card authentication delays as PSA increases processing times due to "unprecedented levels" of submissions. 🗓️ www.valueaddedresource.net/ebay-psa-tra...

Canada Post gets government greenlight to undertake major reforms including ending home delivery, relaxing delivery standards & closing post offices; CUPW workers strike in protest. 📦 www.valueaddedresource.net/canada-post-...

Amazon to pay $2.5B to settle FTC suit alleging company used "dark patterns" to trick customers into difficult to cancel Prime subscriptions. www.valueaddedresource.net/amazon-settl...

Etsy-owned Depop launches Outfits shoppable styling & collaging tool as new Product & Technology execs work to improve discovery & scale the platform. 👗 www.valueaddedresource.net/depop-outfit...

USPS announces no January 2026 rate increase for stamps & other Market Dominant products amidst pricing pressure & calls to abandon Delivering For America plan. 📬 www.valueaddedresource.net/usps-no-rate...

Fast growing UK marketplace OnBuy is rapidly expanding into Europe, adding 12 new countries with more planned by end of year in bid to take on eBay & Amazon. www.valueaddedresource.net/onbuy-europe...

Poshmark sellers in Texas will soon face higher costs to sell as state law taxing data processing services goes into effect October 1, 2025. 💸 www.valueaddedresource.net/poshmark-tex...

eBay paid case study, concierge crackdown, resell button & September seller update; Amazon Prime Big Deal Days; new Etsy tools; Poshmark Poshfest & more in this week in review. www.valueaddedresource.net/week-in-revi...

eBay is acquiring Norwegian second-hand marketplace Tise, unlocking social engagement features to drive Consumer to Consumer C2C initiatives. www.valueaddedresource.net/ebay-acquire...

As eBay rolls out new Cost of Goods Sold, questions & concerns remain about how data will be used & why sellers are seeing default $3 COGS applied without consent. 💸 www.valueaddedresource.net/ebay-rolls-o...

eBay CEO Jamie Iannone continues to tell media no counterfeits have ever passed authentication - but do those claims hold up under scrutiny? www.valueaddedresource.net/ebay-ceo-cla...

eBay informs sellers who use Merchant Integration Platform of changes to Order Reports in run up to federal Data Security Program deadline. www.valueaddedresource.net/ebay-mip-dat...

Sellers get sneak peek of new Marketplace Insights tool at Etsy Up, providing search and keyword research powered by real Etsy data. www.valueaddedresource.net/etsy-marketp...

FTC wins key summary judgment ruling against Amazon as judge says Prime signup dark patterns violated consumer law ahead of trial set to start September 22, 2025. www.valueaddedresource.net/ftc-amazon-p...

eBay is staffing up new KY warehouse after moving TCGPlayer authentication ops from NY, laying off first unionized workforce in company's 30 year history. www.valueaddedresource.net/ebay-tcgplay...

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. www.valueaddedresource.net/ebay-global-...

eBay US September 2025 Seller Update: Shipping Reminders, price suggestions in app, pre-loved fashion condition reminder, VeRO updates & more. www.valueaddedresource.net/ebay-us-sept...

eBay sellers report item view counts are being reset to 0 as recurring technical glitch strikes again. www.valueaddedresource.net/ebay-item-vi...

eBay UK & Germany September 2025 Seller Updates: Shipping Reminders and a reminder to update conditions for pre-loved fashion items to comply with policy updates introduced in August. www.valueaddedresource.net/ebay-uk-germ...

USPS releases recommended latest shipping dates to ensure packages are received in time for 2025 holiday gift giving. 🎁 www.valueaddedresource.net/usps-holiday...

eBay sellers frustrated as Concierge customer support removed with no notice, ostensibly due to not meeting unpublished & unclear sales thresholds. www.valueaddedresource.net/ebay-kills-c...

Amazon reveals dates for Fall 2025 Prime Big Deals Days in October while sellers wait for extended holiday returns announcement. www.valueaddedresource.net/amazon-prime...

eBay buyers perplexed by new "resell" button featured prominently in purchase history on the eBay app in latest bid to boost "enthusiast buyer" stats. ♻️ www.valueaddedresource.net/ebay-resell-...

Etsy gears up for holidays with new tools & reporting, increased purchase protection, updated appeals & a new community experience coming soon. www.valueaddedresource.net/etsy-holiday...

eBay advises US & UK sellers about upcoming shipping rate increases & important post by dates in runup to peak holiday shopping season. 📦 www.valueaddedresource.net/ebay-us-uk-h...

eBay's latest PR push to recruit private UK sellers for paid case study & media spotlight raises ethics, transparency & conflict of interest concerns. 💸 www.valueaddedresource.net/ebay-uk-priv...

Bay AI store banners, ads blog pulled, restrictions on overseas sellers; Shopify COO exits; Poshmark shipping updates; USPS, UPS & FedEx peak rates & more in this week in review! www.valueaddedresource.net/week-in-revi...

Poshmark PoshFest 2025 Hackathon new features & tools for Offers, Price Suggestions, Apple Visual Intelligence, Posh Shows, Listing Photos & more! www.valueaddedresource.net/poshmark-pos...

eBay tightens restrictions on international sales to US, lowering maximum item value for many overseas sellers without a dedicated account rep. 🚫 www.valueaddedresource.net/ebay-new-res...

As USPS approves "temporary" holiday shipping increases, UPS & FedEx release announcements about Peak Season & early 2026 rate changes. 📦 www.valueaddedresource.net/ups-fedex-pe...

eBay sellers hit with "update account info" glitch, threatening restrictions if tracking is not provided for orders where tracking was already uploaded. www.valueaddedresource.net/ebay-update-...

Shopify COO, Kaz Nejatian is stepping down on September 12 to take on a new leadership role as CEO of AI-powered real estate platform Opendoor. www.valueaddedresource.net/shopify-coo-...

eBay has taken down their dedicated Advertising website & blog, redirecting links to Seller Center & fueling speculation US sellers are next in line for costly Promoted Listings ads attribution updates. 💸 www.valueaddedresource.net/ebay-pulls-p...

Australia Post will resume shipping to US on or before September 25th as new partnership with Zonos enables customs & duty compliance. 📦 www.valueaddedresource.net/australia-po...

eBay sellers shocked to learn AI may be altering product images without notice for external search & ad placement, raising control & transparency concerns. www.valueaddedresource.net/ebay-images-...

Sellers push back on eBay’s new “magical” AI Store Banner generator, saying it produces boring, irrelevant images with no way to edit or refine results. 🤖 www.valueaddedresource.net/ebay-ai-stor...

eBay CEO Jamie Iannone & CFO Peggy Alford joined Goldman Sachs Communacopia 2025 with lots of hype, little substance added & a bit of truth-stretching on the side. www.valueaddedresource.net/ebay-goldman...

Poshmark shakes up shipping, hoping lower rates will win over buyers despite slower service with switch from USPS Priority Mail to Ground Advantage. 📦 www.valueaddedresource.net/poshmark-usp...

Canada Post is partnering with Zonos to help shippers comply with US customs & duties requirements after end of de minimis. 📦 Here's what online sellers need to 👇 www.valueaddedresource.net/canada-post-...

eBay 30th anniversary, Simple Delivery updates; sales tax change; Etsy new AI tools & exec shakeups; Temu INFORM Act violation settlement & more in this week in review. www.valueaddedresource.net/week-in-revi...

eBay sellers once again report discrepancies in reports & analytics with Traffic page incorrectly showing Promoted Listings ad sales as Organic. 📊 www.valueaddedresource.net/ebay-traffic...

Temu to pay $2M to resolve allegations it violated INFORM Consumers Act in first action brought by the FTC since the law went into effect in 2023. www.valueaddedresource.net/ftc-temu-inf...

eBay community members question secrecy & exclusivity of Mentors program, raising concerns about NDAs & special perks hurting trust in the platform. www.valueaddedresource.net/ebay-communi...

As UK private sellers continue to pushback on Simple Delivery mandate, eBay once again loosens restrictions, allowing more items £20 or less to opt out. 📦 www.valueaddedresource.net/ebay-simple-...

Etsy Chief Technology Officer Rafe Colburn is taking on dual role replacing departing Chief Product Officer Nick Daniel, while Depop DEI Director reportedly exits as the company "decouples" their sustainability & DEI structures. www.valueaddedresource.net/etsy-executi...