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From the Editor – November 7, 2021

November 6, 2021November 6, 2021 Ina Steiner
EcommerceBytes Editor Ina Steiner

It seems these days, sneakers aren’t for wearing, and toys aren’t for kids. Brands have found a way to make adults and teenagers pay much higher prices by putting a twist on average products, like the $120 “Gucci” Hot Wheels Read more

News, Trends and Shopping DataAmazon crackdown, eBay, eBay Best Offer, eBay vertical strategy, EBU 456, Fake reviews, FTC, PayPal seller protection, StockX

eBay Confirms Test of Immediate Pay on Best Offers

November 3, 2021November 3, 2021 Ina Steiner
eBay

Some buyers who make an offer on an item are forced to pay immediately upon the seller accepting the offer. eBay confirmed it is a test. You can see a screenshot of what the experience looks like for a buyer Read more

Marketplaces, NewseBay, eBay Best Offer, eBay Immediate Pay, eBay managed payments2 Comments

eBay Best-Offer Problem Leaves a Halloween Shopper in Limbo

October 17, 2021October 17, 2021 Ina Steiner
eBay

An eBay shopper made an offer on a Halloween costume, but the seller said they were unable to decline the offer because the item was not in-stock, and they said they have no way of letting the buyer know. “Hopefully Read more

Marketplaces, NewseBay Best Offer, eBay glitch, eBay out of stock option

Two New Features Coming to eBay?

March 5, 2018March 5, 2018 Ina Steiner
eBay

Sellers have spotted two new features that may be coming to eBay – one provides shoppers with an estimate of the time it takes sellers to respond to offers (called Best Offers). The other is an unusual move to entice Read more

Marketplaces, NewseBay Best Offer, eBay changes, eBay tests1 Comment

eBay Encourages Sellers to Use Best Offer in Their Listings

March 23, 2016July 24, 2017 Ina Steiner

It’s always difficult to know if eBay prefers sellers to run auctions or fixed-price listings, auctions with a fixed-price option, or fixed-price listings with a “make an offer” option. And its preferences seem to change over time. This week, eBay Read more

Marketplaces, NewseBay Best Offer, Haggling

eBay Ends Best Offer Beta Pilot Program

November 12, 2013December 16, 2017 Ina Steiner

eBay sent a letter to users on Monday informing them of the end of a pilot program impacting the Best Offer feature in certain categories. “I think is AWESOME news,” wrote one seller who received the notice via email. “Beta Read more

Marketplaces, NewseBay Best Offer


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