eBay Australia Goes All in on Prime-Like Program

July 9, 2020 10:47 pm

eBay is retiring its “Premium Service” badge on seller listings as it goes all in on its eBay Plus program that offers paying members free shipping on eligible items. eBay …
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Etsy Updates Pandemic-Related Product Attributes

July 8, 2020 9:31 pm

Etsy began allowing sellers to list face coverings in early April due to the demand from people concerned about COVID-19. It created a new category for handmade face masks called …
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eBay Advises Sellers on USPS International Tracking Changes

July 7, 2020 4:37 pm

eBay alerted sellers about changes to the US Postal Service’s international delivery confirmation that took effect last week (July 1), and it touted its own Global Shipping Program as an …
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Amazon to Open Fulfillment Center in Walmart Territory

July 7, 2020 2:28 pm

Amazon announced Tuesday it will open a new fulfillment center in Little Rock, Arkansas, only a few hours away from Walmart’s hometown of Bentonville, Arkansas. The news came the same …
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eBay to Expand New Local-Pickup Feature Internationally

July 6, 2020 11:04 pm

eBay will expand its new local-pickup feature internationally, the company announced on Monday. This spring, it introduced QR codes in the eBay mobile app that serve as proof of delivery …
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5 Weeks and $2 Million Get eBay Seller 4 Years

July 5, 2020 2:27 pm

In a 5-week period, a single online seller defrauded hundreds of customers out of nearly $2 million using eBay and PayPal, according to allegations by the Department of Justice. The …
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Amazon Seeks Ways to Reduce Fraud and Fee Avoidance

July 5, 2020 12:46 am

Amazon wants to sniff out shady messages between buyers and sellers, a patent filing reveals. Two big reasons for concern: fraud and fee avoidance. Amazon’s patent cited examples of how …
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eBay Encourages UK Shoppers to Buy from Small Sellers

July 5, 2020 12:00 am

eBay UK is running a promotion encouraging shoppers to buy from small businesses. Shoppers can save 20% on eligible items using the coupon code “PICKSMALLBIZ.” Unfortunately eBay doesn’t explain how …
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How People Are Celebrating Independence Day

July 3, 2020 10:41 pm

What’s the Fourth of July without a parade, barbecue, and fireworks? This year, those traditional Independence Day activities are in jeopardy, at least in some locales and for some people, …
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PayPal Clarifies Resale Policy Taking Effect on July 31

July 3, 2020 5:09 pm

PayPal is updating its User Agreement, effective July 31, 2020, which we wrote about on June 19th on the AuctionBytes Blog (“PayPal Makes Major Changes Impacting Sellers”). We called out …
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Etsy Alerts Sellers on International Tracking Solution

July 1, 2020 8:45 pm

Etsy alerted sellers to a change it made to help sellers who ship internationally. The company said it expanded its current Global Postal Shipping program in response to USPS changes …
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Amazon Advises European Sellers on German VAT Reduction

June 30, 2020 9:03 am

Amazon issued an advisory to European sellers about Germany’s decision to temporary lower its value added tax (VAT). According to Law 360, Germany’s government hopes the temporary reduction “will entice …
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Walmart Adds 3-Day Expedited, Updates Seller APIs

June 29, 2020 11:51 pm

Walmart updated its Marketplace seller APIs and added a 3-day delivery option to help sellers boost conversion rates. (APIs provide a way for third-party sellers to interact with the Walmart …
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eBay Plugs Certified Refurbs from Select Sellers

June 29, 2020 10:02 pm

eBay cited a recent survey to tout the popularity of refurbished goods and promoted its portal that offers certified refurbs from select sellers. According to the survey, “90% of respondents …
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eBay Gives UK Sellers a Managed Payments Incentive

June 29, 2020 4:55 pm

eBay is giving UK sellers an incentive for signing up for Managed Payments through a limited-time, invitation-only promotion. eBay is giving invited, eligible sellers a special rate on up to …
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eBay Managed Payments: Full Steam Ahead

June 29, 2020 10:04 am

With 3 weeks to go before eBay implements its Managed Payments mandate on what appears to be a majority of US sellers, the company published an announcement about its progress …
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eBay Tries to Draw in New Sellers with June Promo

June 28, 2020 3:22 pm

eBay is enticing new sellers with a special promotion this month. A seller posted a screenshot of the invitation they received on the eBay seller discussion board. The promotion invitation, …
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eBay Delays Several Spring Seller-Update Policies

June 25, 2020 11:12 pm

eBay announced on Thursday it is delaying the implementation of some policy changes it had announced in this year’s Spring Seller Update. The policies were scheduled to take effect on …
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Bonanza Runs Sale to Celebrate 12-Year Anniversary

June 25, 2020 10:57 pm

Bonanza is running a sale on membership packages to celebrate its 12-year anniversary. The online marketplace launched in 2008, positioning itself as an alternative to eBay. Bonanza announced this week …
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USPS Ends What It Calls ‘Redundant’ Proof-of-Delivery Service

June 23, 2020 8:31 pm

The US Postal Service is eliminating the “Return Receipt for Merchandise” service designed to help merchants prove that they mailed orders to customers and that those orders were delivered. The …
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Payment Service Square Puts Holds on Seller Funds

June 23, 2020 4:28 pm

Online payment service Square responded to reports about a practice in which it is putting holds on some seller funds. CNN published a story on Tuesday reporting, “Square has begun …
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BigCommerce Launches New Design Tool for Online Sellers

June 23, 2020 10:36 am

Ecommerce platform BigCommerce launched a new design tool on Tuesday that makes it easy for online sellers to create “next-generation” shopping experiences. Page Builder enables drag-and-drop design functionality across sellers’ …
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Amazon Fashion Plugs Small Businesses in Big Style

June 23, 2020 10:22 am

Amazon regularly points to its platform as being helpful to small businesses as it faces increasing pressure from regulators and lawmakers over the global giant’s market dominance. Yesterday was no …
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Etsy Helps Buyers Try Out Seller Artwork on Their Walls

June 21, 2020 9:27 pm

Etsy introduced an Augmented Reality (AR) feature in its mobile app to help create buyer confidence and boost sales. The new feature is available for listings in Paintings, Photography, and …
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Volume Shippers Can Expect Higher International Rates

June 20, 2020 12:13 am

Stamps.com warned that large international shippers who get discounted USPS shipping through a consolidator may see a significant rate increase starting July 1, 2020. Customers who use Stamps.com for single …
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Sellers Invited to Use eBay Artwork on Social Channels

June 19, 2020 4:02 pm

eBay commissioned an illustrator to create a digital background sellers can use on social media channels to show they’re “up and running” on eBay. You can view the illustration on …
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eBay Has a Workaround for Checkout Issue

June 17, 2020 8:30 pm

eBay blamed PayPal for issues with eBay Checkout and offered a workaround for buyers. Since Monday, eBay’s System Status board has shown a warning that the eBay marketplace is experiencing …
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Etsy Celebrates Artisans with 2nd Annual Design Awards

June 17, 2020 4:40 pm

Etsy opened nominations for its annual design awards known as “The Etsies.” The awards recognize “brilliantly designed, wonderfully one-of-a-kind Etsy items from around the globe.” Etsy users can nominate a …
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Mercari Pilots Same-Day Pickup and Delivery Service

June 17, 2020 1:12 pm

Mercari is testing a new same-day home pickup and delivery service for buyers and sellers on its mobile-selling platform. The test, running in San Francisco, is powered by on-demand delivery …
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Amazon Becomes a Shipping Carrier in the UK

June 15, 2020 10:14 am

Amazon is advertising shipping services to sellers in the UK, offering premium shipping services at competitive prices. “Amazon Shipping will pick up your parcels 7 days a week, and deliver …
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