Author: Ina Steiner

Ina Steiner is co-founder and Editor of EcommerceBytes and has been reporting on ecommerce since 1999. She's a widely cited authority on marketplace selling and is author of "Turn eBay Data Into Dollars" (McGraw-Hill 2006). Her blog was featured in the book, "Blogging Heroes" (Wiley 2008). She is a member of the Online News Association (Sep 2005 - present) and Investigative Reporters and Editors (Mar 2006 - present). Follow her on Twitter at @ecommercebytes and send news tips to ina@ecommercebytes.com. See disclosure at EcommerceBytes.com/disclosure/.

Designer Sues Etsy and Seller for Copyright Infringement

December 1, 2018 Ina Steiner

Designer Jan Davidson sued Etsy, an Etsy seller, and print-on-demand service Printful Inc. for copyright infringement stemming from the alleged manufacture and sale of tshirts and mugs with a “Beer Eye Chart” design. The lawsuit accuses the defendants of causing Read more

eBay, Amazon, and USPS In the News for Security Issues

December 1, 2018December 1, 2018 Ina Steiner

Amazon, eBay, and USPS have received media attention for security issues this month during prime holiday-shopping season. With the reports we’re seeing about online and mobile shopping, it doesn’t appear that people are spooked in general, though it’s difficult to Read more

Did You Know PayPal Has Two Types of Loans for Sellers?

November 30, 2018 Ina Steiner

Online payment services have gotten into small-business lending through working capital loans, but did you know ecommerce payments giant PayPal also offers a more traditional flavor of lending? A reader forwarded us a marketing email PayPal has been sending online Read more

Amazon to Kick Off 12 Days of Deals on Sunday

November 29, 2018 Ina Steiner

Amazon will kick off a special “12 Days of Deals” shopping event on Sunday. Hundreds of new deals will be available each day from Sunday, December 2 through Thursday, December 13th. Deal day themes include the following: Sunday, Dec. 2 Read more

Etsy Apologizes for Confusion over International Selling Fees

November 29, 2018March 19, 2019 Ina Steiner

Etsy listened to its international sellers on an issue involving fees and issued an apology. As we reported on Monday, sellers said that after Etsy changed its billing system, they believed Etsy began overcharging them, a problem that appeared to Read more

eBay Runs 10 Percent Off Toy Sale Today

November 29, 2018November 29, 2018 Ina Steiner

eBay is holding a flash sale on toys. Shoppers can use the coupon code PLAYDAY to receive 10% off – toys only. The sale kicked off today at 6 am PT and runs the rest of the day (November 29, Read more

eBay Runs Seller Promo to Attract Gift Worthy Items

November 28, 2018November 28, 2018 Ina Steiner

eBay is running a seller promotion to attract gift-worthy items to appeal to holiday shoppers. The promotion lets sellers list up to 1,000 listings and receive a 30% discount on final value fees, but there are a few catches. First, Read more

eBay Sees Spike in CBD Sales. CEO Describes New Global Ambitions

November 28, 2018February 24, 2024 Ina Steiner

eBay CEO Devin Wenig wasn’t available to talk to media about holiday sales on Cyber Monday, selecting Scott Cutler as his proxy for interviews. That’s because the chief executive was in Japan, telling Kyodo News that he wants to see Read more

eBay UK Runs 2-Day Sale in Select Categories

November 28, 2018 Ina Steiner

eBay is running a sale in select categories on its UK marketplace. The coupon sale kicked off today, November 28 and ends tomorrow at 23:59 UK local time, according to the terms and conditions. Shoppers who make a purchase of Read more

Floods and Fires Impact Australian Mail Delivery

November 28, 2018 Ina Steiner

Online buyers and sellers should be aware that flooding and fires are causing some mail delays to and from Australia, the country’s postal service announced on Wednesday. The US Postal Service also issued the following warning this week: “Australia Post Read more