eBay is adding messaging advising buyers about shipping delays, and it is also offering some protections for sellers impacted by impatient customers. We’ve been writing about severe shipping delays in the runup to Christmas and about some sellers’ angst over Read more
eBay announced that toy retailer Hamleys has opened up shop on its UK marketplace. eBay said Hamleys’ full range of toys and games will be sold on eBay, reaching its 28 million UK customers. eBay UK General Manager Murray Lambell Read more
As stories pour in about shipping delays of online orders in the runup to Christmas, Amazon wants customers to know that members of its Prime subscription service can feel confident in ordering through Christmas Eve. A spokesperson told EcommerceBytes, “Today Read more
Pandemic lockdown, shipping delays, looming Brexit, and pending postage rate hikes – online sellers in the UK are facing enormous challenges in the runup to the Christmas holiday and into 2021. eBay promised some protections to account for one of Read more
I’ve been a reseller for nearly all of my adult life, and I’m always asked by my family and friends which website would be the best to sell their vintage and or collectible items. For most of the past 20 Read more
Etsy is encouraging sellers to add videos to their listings and said it improves exposure. In a recent update, Etsy said listing videos are now visible to almost all shoppers after taking them out of beta testing. “We’ll continue to Read more
eBay warned sellers of new rules when exporting goods to the UK as of January 1, 2021. eBay said US sellers who list on the US eBay site don’t have to take any action, while sellers who list directly on Read more
Amazon has expanded the number of states for which it collects sales tax, it announced this week, adding an additional 11 states and Puerto Rico. Here’s what Amazon told sellers in Tuesday’s announcement: Marketplace Tax Collection now available in more Read more
eBay is offering a way for its sellers to send lightweight items to buyers WITH TRACKING for under a dollar. The service will become available next month for trading cards priced at $20 or less and weighing up to 3 Read more
WhatsApp is not an online shopping platform, but the messaging app is adding a “cart” feature to facilitate communications between buyers and merchants. The company says people are using its app to discuss products and coordinate sales – a “store Read more
