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02 Apr, 2023
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Amazon Advises Sellers to Get Ready for Prime Day 2023
Mercari Adds Media Mail – with Version of eBay Standard Envelope on the Way
Amazon Bribery Plea: One Count, Possibility of No Jail Time
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EcommerceBytes Blog

  • eBay to Redesign the Listing Page
    by Ina Steiner on March 31, 2023

    Sellers appear optimistic about significant design changes eBay is making to the View Item page, aka the listing page.

  • Brace Yourself for USPS July Rate Hike News
    by Ina Steiner on March 29, 2023

    The US Postal Service may be putting the final touches on part one of its July 2023 rate-increase announcement.

AuctionBytes Blog

  • Amazon Sues Sellers for Filing False Takedowns against Rivals
    by Ina Steiner on April 1, 2023

    Amazon filed lawsuits against alleged bad actors who filed false IP complaints against its sellers, known as false takedowns.

  • How Cancelling an eBay Auction Can Get Sellers in Trouble
    by Ina Steiner on March 27, 2023

    The story of a retired UK music studio manager may have you rethinking any thoughts of cancelling an eBay auction before it ends.

Letters from Readers

  • How Big of a Problem Is Dropship Fraud for Marketplace Sellers?
    by Reader on April 1, 2023
  • eBay Seller Smells Something Fishy about SNAD Claim
    by Reader on March 31, 2023

Ecommerce Articles

Amazon

Amazon Advises Sellers to Get Ready for Prime Day 2023

March 31, 2023
Amazon told sellers in an announcement on Thursday, “It’s time to prepare for Prime Day 2023,” although as usual, it did not reveal the dates of its major annual shopping …
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Mercari Adds Media Mail - with Version of eBay Standard Envelope on the Way

Mercari Adds Media Mail – with Version of eBay Standard Envelope on the Way

March 30, 2023
Mercari launched new options to make buying and selling secondhand goods easier and more affordable on its platform. A spokesperson for the company said it is releasing new prepaid shipping …
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Amazon

Amazon Bribery Plea: One Count, Possibility of No Jail Time

March 30, 2023
The sentencing recommendation found in today’s plea agreement in the notorious Amazon bribery conspiracy may bring some measure of vindication to a prominent consultant who was indicted with 5 others …
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Etsy

Etsy Cashmere Crackdown Leads to Confusion and Concern

March 29, 2023
Sellers were in turmoil after Etsy sent them an email containing a stern warning about “policies that may apply to one or more listings in your shop,” and admonishing them …
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Kovels

After 70 Years, Kovels Sells to Antique Trader

March 29, 2023
The Kovels, renowned publishers in the antiques and collectibles space, have sold their business to the parent company of Antique Trader. Active Interest Media (AIM) pointed to the growth of …
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Etsy

Etsy Puts $30 Million of Its Cash into Special Investment Fund

March 29, 2023
Etsy is putting $30 million of its cash into a fund earmarked for investing in projects that will expand its efforts to foster economic empowerment and promote sustainability. Note that …
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Amazon

Amazon Warns Shoppers of Frequently Returned Items – But What about Warnings for Sellers?

March 28, 2023
Amazon is adding a warning on certain product pages alerting shoppers they are “frequently returned” items. The Information broke the news on Monday, reporting that Amazon started issuing the warning …
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Walmart

Walmart Will Wait for No Dropshipper, Tightens Handling Time

March 27, 2023
Walmart is making it harder for dropshippers who list on its marketplace by tightening its handling time policy. Sellers had been required to ship orders in 1 day unless they …
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Amazon

Amazon Consultant Apologizes for Crimes, Disavows Previous Denials

March 27, 2023
Two months before he was set to appear in a federal courtroom to face charges in relation to a bribery case, Amazon consultant Ed Rosenberg posted an announcement on Facebook …
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Walmart

Walmart Expands Free ‘Return from Home’ Feature

March 27, 2023
Walmart introduced a “Return Pickup from Home” feature in the fall for paid members of its Walmart+ program, and it continues to expand the offering to more members, making it …
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eBay

eBay Sellers Delighted with Surprise Shipping Supplies after Initial Apprehension

March 25, 2023
It can be nerve-wracking as an online seller to get notice of an unexpected 18-pound package on its way to them, but for multiple eBay sellers posting about a surprise …
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eBay

eBay Names New Directors to Run UK and Australian Marketplaces

March 25, 2023
eBay promoted UK General Manager Murray Lambell to “Global General Manager of the Home, Garden & Refurbished categories” and promoted Eve Williams to replace him as the new GM of …
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Amazon

Well Known Amazon Consultant to Plead in Bribery Case

March 25, 2023
The last holdout in the so-called Amazon bribery case, Ed Rosenberg, will appear before Federal Judge Theiler on March 30 at a change of plea hearing more than 2 years …
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Amazon

Amazon 3-Day Spring Sale Kicks Off on Monday in UK

March 23, 2023
Amazon is holding its Spring Sale in Europe next week, which is usually followed by its greatly anticipated global Prime Day shopping event in July. Amazon Spring Sale has been …
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eBay

eBay Offers Extra Assurances to Buyers of Bulldozers and Backhoes

March 23, 2023
Before you plop down big bucks for heavy machinery on eBay, you can now check to see if the condition of items like bulldozers and backhoes have been verified. eBay …
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Amazon

Amazon Offers New Way to Report Product Image Problems

March 23, 2023
When images on Amazon product detail pages are problematic – such as when the photos don’t match the product – merchants have a new way to report them to Amazon …
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Etsy

Are Shoppers Ready to Haggle on Etsy?

March 22, 2023
Etsy is testing a “make an offer” style feature on certain listings in the US, it disclosed to sellers on Wednesday. It’s also conducting a survey to find out sellers’ …
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Amazon

Amazon Pay Offers Faster Payouts for Offsite Transactions

March 21, 2023
Amazon is letting merchants who offer Amazon Pay on their own websites a faster way to get their funds. Amazon announced the launch of Express Payout for Amazon Pay on …
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eBay

eBay Holds Sneaker Swap; Tests New Way to Sell on App

March 21, 2023
eBay is holding a one-day sneaker swap concept store this weekend and separately announced a new way to sell sneakers on its mobile app. The eBay Sneaker Swap Store will …
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Descartes

Cost vs Speed: Buyers Are Price Conscious When It Comes to Delivery

March 21, 2023
A new study found the top three delivery problems reported by online shoppers all relate to timeliness. Yet it also found that consumers’ preference for low-cost delivery is twice as …
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Amazon

Curious about Offering Amazon Prime on Your Website?

March 20, 2023
If it’s still hard to wrap your head around the concept of offering Amazon Prime on your website, you can attend a free webinar this week to learn more. Amazon’s …
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Etsy

Etsy to Advertise More on TV, Social Media, Podcasts, and Billboards and Will Introduce New Types of Seller Offers

March 20, 2023
Etsy will advertise on TV and billboards, telling sellers on Monday it will focus on improving traffic to their shops this year. Etsy will show up on “unmissable” ad channels …
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