Selling fakes on sites like eBay is wrong, but it’s also criminal, a fact some online sellers may ignore through willful blindness or, in some cases perhaps, financial desperation. A plea deal announced today is a reminder there can be Read more
An eBay seller was sentenced to 6 months in prison over her listings for a substance the Feds say was extremely dangerous and not fit for human consumption. In a Department of Justice press release, the government said the defendant Read more
When eBay announced a new advertising program for sellers to promote their listings on the marketplace’s search listings, it sent a not-so-subtle message to sellers that paid advertising is going to be an essential element for running a successful shop Read more
Last year, eBay began banning sellers from listing certified refurbished goods in any category, and at the same time it began heavily promoting manufacturer-refurbished goods (“Certified Refurbished”). Now it’s banning sellers from listing any refurbished goods in one category: Cell Read more
eBay said Wednesday the majority of its sellers worldwide are now enrolled in Managed Payments, marking a significant milestone – and it said eBay customers can expect to see it launch new features and capabilities. A year ago, 340,000 sellers Read more
An eBay seller got 5 and a half years (66 months) for selling stolen goods over a 10-year period and for tax evasion, according to the US Department of Justice. The DOJ said according to his guilty plea and other 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. Hi Ina,You might find this interesting. In over Read more
eBay is investing in Bidadoo, an auction company for sellers of heavy equipment. Bidadoo also calls itself the “largest and most trusted online auction service” on eBay. eBay’s press release follows: eBay and bidadoo Announce Strategic Partnership to Transform Heavy Read more
Is eBay holding your funds because you are a “casual” seller? Here’s what it doesn’t say in the fine print. Did you know that if you are a low-volume seller on eBay, the company may hold your funds before releasing Read more
eBay sellers turn to the company’s weekly chat session to ask questions and raise issues they see as problems or opportunities. On the August 25th chat, sellers had some words of thanks to the moderators who respond to their questions, Read more
