eBay reminded sellers on Wednesday that its new updates to its seller performance standards announced in March as part of the Spring Seller Release will now be reflected in the August 20 seller evaluation. “Aimed at delivering more satisfied buyers Read more
It’s no longer strange to think about making a purchase from a mobile app, but it can be more clunky trying to buy something on a tiny screen than on a desktop computer. PayPal is working to make it easier, Read more
eBay recently recognized its “star sellers” in China at a leadership summit, where company executives acknowledged eBay China sellers’ role in driving the country’s online export trade. More than 60 top exporters from mainland China were honored for their achievements Read more
Sellers on eBay.com who wish to sell internationally without dealing with international shipping and customer service can use eBay’s Global Shipping Program, though the program is not without its critics (detailed in other articles). While foreign buyers have always been Read more
Bonanza is launching an affiliate program on Tuesday to drive traffic to its online marketplace. CEO Bill Harding said the affiliate commissions average 70% higher than eBay and Amazon. However, unlike other marketplace affiliate programs, this one is funded directly Read more
Six high-end auction houses have banded together to launch a live-bidding platform called Bidsquare. The move comes just 3 months after eBay announced it was launching a live-auction platform in partnership with Sotheby’s and with live-auction platform Invaluable (formerly Artfact), Read more
As the USPS gets ready to lower commercial rates for Priority Mail packages next month, UPS and FedEx expressed some concerns. The Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) referenced those concerns in its order Friday approving the rate changes to Priority Mail Read more
The United States Postal Service is raising rates for Priority Mail when purchased at the Post Office. But, it is lowering rates for those who purchase Priority Mail postage online, a further incentive for merchants to print labels online. The Read more
EcommerceBytes is surveying eBay sellers to see if they plan to keep their return policies the same once eBay’s new Managed Returns policy takes effect for all sellers by next year’s holiday shopping season. Sellers who wish to offer their Read more
Amazon will open a fifth California fulfillment center, it announced on Thursday. It will use the new center to ship large items such as big-screen televisions and kayaks. The new 700,000 square-foot fulfillment center will be located in Redlands, California. Read more
