eBay Launches Seller-Friendly Returns Policy for Trading Cards

June 21, 2021

eBay is giving sellers greater protection in the Trading Cards category by reducing the time buyers have to make a return under certain circumstances. One reader who forwarded the email …
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eBay Offers Deals on Refurbs to Compete on Prime Day

June 21, 2021

eBay kicked off a deal of its own on Prime Day, July 21st. It’s offering shoppers 15% off certified refurbished goods through July 28th. A majority of sellers won’t benefit, …
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Not Everyone Is a Fan of Amazon Prime Day

June 20, 2021

Amazon Prime day isn’t necessarily bad for its rivals, in fact, it may provide a boost to all retailers as the marketing Amazon does is effective in getting people to …
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eBay Canada Runs Trading Card Promotion

June 19, 2021

eBay is running a promotion in Canada this weekend. People can sell up to 5 trading cards and pay zero selling fees, according to the tweet advertising the promotion. eBay …
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Sellers React to Amazon Brand Protection Efforts

June 17, 2021

Amazon updated sellers on its brand protection efforts on Thursday, saying it helps protect not only brands, but small- and medium-sized business that offer authentic products as well. Amazon shared …
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USPS Reacts to New Juneteenth Federal Holiday

June 17, 2021

Online sellers, don’t panic. The Postal Service will continue regular operations June 18-19, despite Saturday being a brand new federal holiday. President Joe Biden signed legislation on June 17 that …
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eBay Reportedly Ceasing Operations in Spain on July 1st

June 17, 2021

A Spanish news site says eBay will discontinue operations in Spain on July 1st, news that EcommerceBytes has not confirmed. However, eBay will not exit the Spanish market. It may …
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Why People Are Increasingly Turning to a Side Hustle

June 16, 2021

One in three Americans have a “side hustle,” according to a survey of 2 thousand Americans conducted by The Harris Poll for Zapier. It found that 34% of Americans have …
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eBay to Sell Korean Marketplace for $3.6 Billion

June 16, 2021

Reuters is reporting that eBay has found a buyer for its Korean marketplace, part of the downsizing of eBay Inc. that resulted from a campaign by activist investors that began …
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You Don’t Need Shopify to Use Its Checkout on Facebook, Google

June 15, 2021

Shopify is making Shop Pay available to any business selling on Facebook and Google, it announced on Tuesday: “Shopify’s one-click checkout will become available to all merchants selling on Facebook …
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How to Appear in an Etsy Ad and Get $20,000

June 15, 2021

Etsy will give away $20,000 and television exposure to the winner of its third annual Design Award (aka The Etsies). Sellers have until June 25, 2021 to enter their submission …
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eBay Penalizes Sellers Due to Its Own Glitch

June 13, 2021

eBay penalized sellers who sold orders on Memorial Day weekend because its system failed to recognize the postal holiday. Sellers who were handed “late shipment” defects spent time alerting eBay …
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Amazon Tests Brand Skins for Marquee Sellers

June 13, 2021

Amazon is testing “brand skins” with some top brands, according to Levi’s Director of Ecommerce Gopal Kolli. He confirmed the test when responding to a tweet showing a screenshot of …
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This Scam Has Amazon Sitting Up and Taking Notice

June 12, 2021

Some sellers couldn’t help feeling some Schadenfreude after one of Amazon’s own products was impacted by an alleged fake-review scam. A seller shared screenshots of listings by a seller of …
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From the Editor – June 13, 2021

June 12, 2021

Amazon will hold its Prime Day event next week (June 21 – 22). As in years past, other retailers are capitalizing on the opportunity as people go looking for deals …
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What Online Sellers Should Know about Shipping Insurance

June 12, 2021

While the past year of pandemic laid waste to much of the economy, ecommerce has been one of the bright spots. Homebound shoppers have been buying goods online in record …
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PayPal Can Help You Sell Directly on Social Media and Email

June 12, 2021

How do you sell online without a store or marketplace? In today’s issue, Don Heiden, the Auction Professor, discusses using PayPal buttons on message boards, specialty sites, classifieds sites, social …
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Collectors Corner: Pokemon Cards

June 12, 2021

Considered one of the most successful media franchises in history, the Pokémon universe is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, and it’s creating a marketing problem for some retailers. The …
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EcommerceBytes Soundoff: Letters to the Editor – June 13, 2021

June 12, 2021

In every issue, readers soundoff about issues important to them. From shipping issues to payment processing, from fees to online marketplace policies, EcommerceBytes Soundoff gives you a chance to air …
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Facebook Adds Revenue-Generating Features for Creators

June 12, 2021

Facebook wants to help creators monetize their efforts on its Instagram platform, but it may not be targeting whom you think. In the world of ecommerce, “creators” are generally considered …
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Bonanza Invites Sellers to Join Advisory Panel

June 12, 2021

Bonanza created a panel of sellers last year to give its customers a chance to have a voice in the marketplace’s product roadmap and strategic planning, and this week it …
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Pinterest Expands Shopping Features, Verified Merchant Program

June 9, 2021

One way for social networking sites to generate revenue is by adding online shopping features, and Pinterest is no exception to the rule. This week, it announced it was launching …
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Trade Group Predicts Double Digit Growth in Retail Sales

June 9, 2021

The National Retail Federation (NRF) revised its forecast to predict even stronger 2021 retail sales growth. The NRF anticipates retail sales to grow between 10.5 percent and 13.5 percent to …
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eBay Refurb Registry a Great Idea, Except,…

June 9, 2021

You’ve heard of gift registries, such as those for baby showers and weddings. Today eBay launched a registry for refurbished goods and is running a sweepstakes to help publicize the …
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eBay Launches Same Day Delivery in Two German Cities

June 8, 2021

eBay launched same-day delivery in Berlin and Dresden, Germany. The new service is called eBay-Sofortversand by FIEGE and will be expanded in the coming months. Mark Steier of Wortfilter.de broke …
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Amazon Gets Sellers Tweeting About Small-Biz Prime Day Promo

June 6, 2021

Amazon sellers are promoting Prime Day on social media thanks to a campaign that rewards shoppers for buying from small businesses. Amazon informed sellers that, “From June 7 to 20, …
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Walmart Briefs Sellers on Summer Shopping Trends

June 6, 2021

Walmart recently shared some summer shopping trends with marketplace sellers that may be helpful wherever you sell online – and it also offered sellers a chance to get more exposure …
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What Shoppers Will Be Buying on Amazon Prime Day

June 4, 2021

When deciding where to offer big discounts on Amazon Prime Day, merchants typically focus on certain categories. According to shopping resource RetailMeNot, that includes smart home devices, TVs and laptops, …
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eBay Deal with StoreON Helps Latin Americans Export to US

June 4, 2021

eBay is helping Latin Americans sell on its platform through a partnership with StoreON, described as a Latin American ecommerce services hub with operations that allows businesses in Colombia, Peru …
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Why Your PO Box Fees Might Be Going Up

June 3, 2021

Many small businesses rent post office boxes for a variety of reasons, including privacy and safety – but the rates may always seem to be going up. Now there’s another …
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