PayPal is launching a program in which it will pick up the cost of return shipping if a shopper is unhappy with their purchase. “Return Shipping on Us” is a program in which PayPal refunds return shipping costs to consumers Read more
eBay is running a promotion in the UK in which sellers can list up to 40 listings and pay no insertion fees – and if any of the items sell, pay 50% of the regular final value fee. Sellers must Read more
Amazon overcharged many sellers’ accounts last week, and sellers are calling into question the way the company handled the overbilling incident. Sellers discovered Amazon charged their account 600 pesos – approximately $37 – for fees to Amazon Mexico – even Read more
Handmade at Amazon launched on Thursday with some unique features not found on its main site in order to appeal to shoppers of artwork and handmade goods. Amazon category manager April Lane explained the company’s thinking when it first began Read more
eBay will pay $1.2 million to settle a lawsuit filed in 2012 over practices related to its Buy It Now feature. Luis Rosado sued eBay after becoming fed up with a non-paying bidder for an eBay Motors listing for which he had Read more
Just in time for the holidays, online sellers gain access to a new product sourcing marketplace. Counterfeits remain a problem, Amazon targets college campuses, and FedEx raises its fuel surcharge fee despite falling costs of fuel. Here’s a roundup of Read more
The USPS has confirmed it has renegotiated ePacket rates with China Post. Spokesperson Darlene Casey said the bilateral agreement with China Post became effective on October 1st and provides for additional compensation for inbound ePackets originating in China. ePacket allows Read more
Most sellers can’t list jewelry on Amazon.com because it’s a restricted (“gated”) category. But now thanks to the launch of Handmade at Amazon, they may be able to – if they make their items themselves. Amazon finally launched the long-anticipated category Read more
eBay is on a campaign to boost listings. In addition to the fee restructuring going into effect on the 15th, eBay is running another promotion to entice sellers to list. Sellers who are invited to participate can list up to Read more
The US Postal Service announced it will no longer offer scanning and tracking services for some international Registered Mail destined for the United States. The move comes amid growing concern over an imbalance in shipping fees that puts US merchants Read more
