UPS Won’t Commit to a Holiday Ship-by Date for Ground

October 16, 2021

For the second consecutive year, UPS is not providing a universal ship-by date for UPS Ground packages for arrival by December 24th, instead advising shippers to get a custom estimate …
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Etsy to Launch Holiday Sales Hub on November 1st

October 14, 2021

Etsy said shoppers are searching for finds earlier than ever this year and it asked sellers to put their items on sale for the month of November as it gets …
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US Postal Service Releases Holiday 2021 Shipping Deadlines

October 14, 2021

Despite urgings for consumers to do their holiday shopping early this year, the US Postal Service expects the busiest time of the season to begin 2 weeks before Christmas. It …
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Amazon Offers ‘Some’ Sellers a New ‘Contact Customer’ Tool

October 13, 2021

Amazon will now allow certain sellers reach out to buyers who’ve left less-than-stellar reviews, but according to many of the sellers discussing the new feature, it’s far too restrictive. The …
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Poshmark Will Try to Detect Fakes Virtually

October 13, 2021

Poshmark acquired a company that authenticates sneakers virtually as part of its efforts to grow sales in secondhand categories – particularly sneakers and luxury goods, the company said on Wednesday …
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Prison Time for Selling Fake Disney DVDs on eBay

October 12, 2021

Selling fakes on sites like eBay is wrong, but it’s also criminal, a fact some online sellers may ignore through willful blindness or, in some cases perhaps, financial desperation. A …
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The Most Popular Categories on Facebook Marketplace

October 12, 2021

Ever wonder what the most popular categories are on Facebook Marketplace? According to the company, the top five categories in the US include: Household items; Furniture; Baby and kids items; …
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Etsy Promotes Collections Feature with a $1000 Giveaway

October 11, 2021

Etsy is running a sweepstakes to draw attention to its Collections feature. It sent an email with the subject line “Enter for a chance to win a $1000 Etsy gift …
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Walmart Launches a Store for Fans of Netflix Shows

October 11, 2021

A new Netflix Hub on Walmart will offer items related to TV shows offered through Netflix. For example, fans of the sci-fi program Stranger Things can scroll through products such …
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Undeterred by eBay Warnings, Seller Lands in Trouble with the Feds

October 10, 2021

An eBay seller was sentenced to 6 months in prison over her listings for a substance the Feds say was extremely dangerous and not fit for human consumption. In a …
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Groups that Rely on Snail Mail Launch Campaign to ‘Fix’ USPS

October 10, 2021

Organizations that rely on USPS mail have launched the “Keep US Posted” campaign to advocate for a reliable, affordable postal service. The campaign launched last week with the support of …
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From the Editor – October 10, 2021

October 9, 2021

We’re nearly 2 weeks into the all-important fourth quarter, and as the Auction Professor writes in his column in today’s issue, it’s time for all hands on deck. Amazon kicked …
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Expert Warns eBay Sellers, Don’t Blow Through Your Ad Budget

October 9, 2021

When eBay announced a new advertising program for sellers to promote their listings on the marketplace’s search listings, it sent a not-so-subtle message to sellers that paid advertising is going …
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Ready, Set, Go! The Value of Fourth Quarter

October 9, 2021

As a child, I grew up waiting all year for the Sear’s Wish Book and JC Penney’s Christmas catalog to come out. It was the highlight of the year for …
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Collectors Corner: Skeleton Keys Haunt Collectors

October 9, 2021

Unless you’re from another planet, you must be familiar with the literary (and cinematic) trope in which a detective peeks through the keyhole of a locked door only to spy …
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EcommerceBytes Soundoff: Letters to the Editor – October 10, 2021

October 9, 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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Poshmark Launches Merchandising Tool for Sellers at PoshFest

October 8, 2021

Poshmark created a new team to support sellers and launched a tool to help sellers merchandise their products. At its annual community conference called PoshFest, Poshmark said it aims to …
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Confusing Message about USPS Package Slowdown

October 8, 2021

Just as the USPS has slowed down First Class Mail, it also wants to slow down First Class Packages (FCPS). But in a somewhat confusing message today, it said it …
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Mercari Makes Shipping Labels Possible for the Printerless

October 5, 2021

Some people do everything on their mobile device, including selling online. Mercari informed its sellers they could now purchase shipping on its site without having to print a label, thanks …
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FBA Sellers Deride Amazon’s Recommended Holiday Deadlines

October 5, 2021

Amazon sellers who participate in FBA fulfillment service derided its deadlines for getting their inventory to its warehouses in time for the holidays. Amazon informed sellers in a post on …
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Etsy Adds Tool for Analyzing Star Seller Response Rates

October 5, 2021

Sellers concerned about their eligibility for the new Etsy Star Seller program have a new tool. Key to qualifying for the Star Seller badge is a seller’s rate of responding …
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Amazon Restricts Sellers from Listing Sony Video Games

October 4, 2021

Amazon sellers are buzzing about a notification they received on Friday that said as of November 30, they would no longer be approved to list Sony in Computer & Video …
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