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
Just as important as knowing what to sell on eBay these days is knowing what not to sell. Here’s a guide for online sellers. A big question I am always asked by those interested in reselling is what should they Read more
In every issue, readers soundoff about issues important to them. From shipping issues to payment processing, from fees to online marketplace policies, EcommerceBytes Soundoff gives you a chance to air your views. Dear Ina,eBay has really messed over postcard sellers Read more
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
We still remember a time when Amazon and eBay were neck-and-neck leaders in ecommerce, but data from eMarketer shows just how much of a lead Amazon currently has not only over its longtime rival, but other retailers selling online. Amazon Read more
eBay is raising shipping rates for packages going to Australia and New Zealand using its eBay International Standard Delivery Service (not to be confused with eBay’s Global Shipping Program). The company blamed “increased international shipping costs” to those countries as Read more
Scarcity of goods and a desire for sustainability are changing shopping behavior, and eBay is seeing an “incredible movement in pre-owned inventory,” according to executive Jordan Sweetnam. In a message to sellers posted on Thursday, “Navigating the “Hard to Find” Read more
eBay sales were down 10% in the third quarter of 2021 (July, August, September), year-over-year, while revenue rose 11%. The company processed 90% of payments volume on its platform and saw 12% more revenue from Promoted Listing ads in Q3. Read more
A third-party developer warned eBay sellers they would have to upgrade their computer’s operating system by January in order to keep using its tool for Mac users. There was no indication of whether the change would impact sellers who use Read more
eBay announced in March that sellers could add video to their listings on a restricted basis and promised to expand the availability throughout 2021. On Thursday, it rolled out the functionality to Canada in a similarly limited basis. As in Read more
