From the Editor – May 12, 2019
How well you did in the first three months of the year depends on where you were selling. eBay executives made a “significant reduction” in marketing in the first quarter that resulted in a drop […]
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How a Simple Tag Can Help Sellers Fight Returns Abuse
For online merchants, few things are as aggravating as receiving a return from a customer and discovering that it’s been used and abused – or perhaps not even the same product the customer purchased. Stories […]
Online Sellers Guide to eBay Spring Update 2019
With each new season, sellers brace themselves for eBay’s updates, wondering what changes may be in store for them. This month, sellers are processing news from the latest Spring update announced on April 30, 2019, […]
Collectors Corner: Coins in the News, Spring 2019
Whether or not you collect coins, you might want to pay particular attention to your pocket change over the next several months as the first-ever Great American Coin Hunt is well underway. Launched during this […]
EcommerceBytes Soundoff: Letters to the Editor – May 12, 2019
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, With […]
From the Editor – April 14, 2019
Sellers got a rash of bad news this month – the bottom line, costs are going up. PayPal will no longer credit fees for refunds for returns or any other reason. Amazon said it will […]
Tools Help eBay Sellers Adapt to GTC Mandate
Third-party tools can help sellers deal with some of challenges caused by eBay’s recent mandate that all fixed-price listings be 30-day Good Til Cancelled (GTC) format. Here’s a look at some of the tools along […]
Should Online Sellers Incorporate?
If your selling activities on eBay, Etsy, or other online venues are a business for you, consider whether to take the legal step of incorporating. Here are some compelling business and tax reasons why this […]
EcommerceBytes Relaunches Ratings & Reviews Service Charts
Looking for alternative marketplaces, inventory listing tools, shipping and other services to help you become more efficient selling online? Then you’ll want to check out our new and improved Service Charts! We’ve had industry resources […]
Collectors Corner: Drinking Straws
Rarity, intrinsically valuable materials, cultural tie-ins, history – there are actually very few factors that promote interest in the collectibility of an item. There is one, however, that has an almost immediate effect, and that […]