eBay is running a free-listing promotion in the run-up to Christmas and, with an unusual twist, eBay is throwing in half-off commission fees as well. However, it’s an invitation-only sale and applies only to five listings. Invited sellers can list Read more
eBay has been scaling down and appears to be phasing out a program aimed at removing counterfeit merchandise from its marketplace, opting instead to rely on users and brand owners reporting items through the site and the Verified Rights Owner Read more
Shipping companies in the UK are swamped with holiday orders from online retailers, and even eBay is giving sellers a bit of a break by extending delivery estimates by one day. “Online gifts may not arrive in time as couriers Read more
There is only one more weekend for Christmas shoppers to prepare for the big gift-giving holiday, and the U.S. Postal Service said today, December 15th, will be its busiest mailing day of the year. The USPS said it expects to Read more
An eBay employee stirred up controversy last week when he published part of an internal guide for customer service representatives about hidden limits on seller accounts. We have received further clarification from eBay about such limits. eBay imposes nine types of Read more
Shoppers on Amazon UK snapped up expensive items from merchants for just a penny on Friday, but the pricing wasn’t part of a sale. Rather, it was due to a glitch in a third-party repricing tool. Some gleeful customers will Read more
Interested in ramping up your Etsy business by using an outside manufacturer? Did you even know you could do that under Etsy’s handmade rules? Etsy is holding a session today, December 12th, at 2 pm EST to answer questions from Read more
eBay will host a cocktail party to attract new affiliates at next month’s Affiliate Summit West (ASW) in Last Vegas. The three-day ASW conference includes an exhibit hall with affiliates, merchants, vendors, and networks, as well as educational sessions covering the latest Read more
eBay Marketplaces President Devin Wenig posted on Twitter this week, “Today is one our most important product launches in the last few years. It’s a great foreshadow of what we stand for and where we are going.” He was referring to eBay’s Read more
A PayPal user (who is also a seller on eBay) said she discovered a problem that could lead to misdirected shipments. It’s a “buyer” issue but could also cause headaches for sellers as well. The user, who wished to remain Read more
