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Year: 2020

Saturday Could See an Explosion of Returns

December 22, 2020 Ina Steiner
shopping Returns

Ecommerce is seeing an explosion of online returns this year compared to last year, according to goTRG, and this Saturday, December 26, may be the busiest day for returns for the second year in a row, according to Returnly. Sender Read more

News, Trends and Shopping DatagoTRG, Holiday Shopping 2020, Returnly, Returns, Sender Shamiss2 Comments

eBay Overcharges Sales Tax on Batteries

December 21, 2020December 21, 2020 Ina Steiner
eBay

Some buyers said eBay overcharged them for batteries over the past few days. On Saturday, a buyer cited an example where a watch battery that cost $1.95 plus $1 shipping was showing tax of $10.71 – “I am in Wisconsin Read more

Marketplaces, NewseBay glitch, eBay sales tax7 Comments

Etsy Alerts UK Sellers to Rising Cost of Shipping

December 21, 2020December 21, 2020 Ina Steiner
Etsy

Etsy created a new resource on 2021 shipping rate hikes today beginning with costs for UK sellers. The post appears on the marketplace’s Seller Handbook, which Etsy said it would continue to update. “At the beginning of every calendar year, Read more

Marketplaces, News, ShippingEtsy, Etsy UK, Royal Mail, Shipping costs1 Comment

Walmart Sends FedEx to Pick Up Returns

December 21, 2020December 21, 2020 Ina Steiner
Walmart

You can skip a trip to Walmart to return an unwanted present and instead have FedEx pick it up from your home. Today, the retailer launched Carrier Pickup by FedEx, allowing customers to schedule a return of items sold and Read more

Marketplaces, NewsFedex, Returns, Walmart

Virus Repellant Could Get eBay Seller Jail Time

December 21, 2020December 21, 2020 Ina Steiner
eBay

An eBay seller pleaded guilty in connection with selling a lanyard that falsely claimed to protect against viruses. In its announcement, the Department of Justice said the seller listed for sale on eBay an unregistered pesticide, “Toamit Virus Shut Out,” Read more

Marketplaces, News, Tax and Legal IssuesAmazon, eBay, pesticides, Regulations

Online Sellers Face Sales Tax Crackdown in 2021

December 21, 2020December 21, 2020 Ina Steiner
Avalara

Online sellers could be facing a sales tax crackdown in 2021, according to Avalara. Many states that eased up on enforcement efforts due to COVID-19 will be looking to accelerate audits as soon as they can, the maker of tax Read more

News, Tax and Legal IssuesAvalara, online sales tax, Sales tax legislation1 Comment

OfferUp Offers Protection on Orders from Pro Sellers

December 20, 2020December 20, 2020 Ina Steiner
OfferUp

OfferUp has updated its mobile shopping app, including adding new sub-categories designed to help shoppers find items faster. Another new feature allows shoppers to sort listings by location, distance, and delivery method. “Want to get it shipped? Set your location Read more

Marketplaces, NewsOfferUp

FDA Issues Warning after Shopping on eBay and Amazon

December 17, 2020December 17, 2020 Ina Steiner
eBay Amazon

The FDA issued a warning on Thursday advising consumers not to use nearly 50 dietary supplements it purchased on eBay and Amazon. The Food and Drug Administration said it found the male enhancement and weight loss products in its warning Read more

Marketplaces, NewsAmazon, eBay, FDA

Etsy Warns Buyers and Sellers of Shipping Delays

December 17, 2020December 19, 2020 Ina Steiner
Etsy

Etsy warned sellers on Monday of shipping delays and advised them to “Get those holiday orders in the mail.” The message was added as an update to a Seller Handbook article on shipping deadlines. “Due to United States shipping carrier Read more

Marketplaces, News, ShippingEtsy, Holiday Shopping 2020, Shipping delays1 Comment

Amazon Preps for Busy Returns Season

December 17, 2020 Ina Steiner
Amazon

With record online sales, online sellers should prepare for record returns, and Amazon knows this better than anyone. Over the years it has created new ways to make it easier for buyers to return items, and today, it issued a Read more

News, Trends and Shopping DataAmazon returns, Holiday Shopping 2020, Libby Johnson McKee, Returns

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