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Liz Morton ~ Value Added Resource
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Independent investigative journalist - deep dives on ecommerce & big tech.🕵️‍♂️

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Journalists Ina & David Steiner of EcommerceBytes decry delayed justice as eBay cyberstalking scandal civil trial date is once again moved, now scheduled for March 2, 2026.
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eBay Cyberstalking Trial Moved To March 2026, Victims Decry Justice Delayed
Victims Ina & David Steiner decry delayed justice as eBay cyberstalking scandal civil trial date once again moved, now scheduled for March 2, 2026.
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November 18, 2025 at 1:04 AM
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eBay Promoted Listings Seller Circle, Ambassador program attribution, payout delays; USPS January rate hike, Poshmark picture changes & more in this week in review!
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Value Added Resource Week In Review 11-16-25
eBay Promoted Listings Seller Circle, Ambassador program attribution, payout delays; USPS January rate hike, Poshmark picture changes & more!
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November 17, 2025 at 1:12 PM
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Poshmark sellers panic as listings are mass deleted in error, triggering account suspensions - and no one knows where to point the finger.
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Poshmark Sellers Panic As Listings Are Mass Deleted In Error Causing Account Suspensions
Poshmark sellers panic as listings are mass deleted in error triggering account suspensions and no one knows where to point the finger.
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November 17, 2025 at 12:37 AM
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Meta launches new AI features, expanded inventory, and personalized, collaborative shopping experiences in Facebook Marketplace "glow up."
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Meta Gives Facebook Marketplace An AI Powered Facelift
Meta launches new AI features, expanded inventory, and personalized, collaborative shopping experiences in Facebook Marketplace "glow up."
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November 15, 2025 at 10:31 PM
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Poshmark sellers struggle with more platform updates as photo aspect ratios change & new condition requirements raise concerns about potential disputes.
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Poshmark Photo Aspect Ratio & Item Condition Updates Catch Sellers Off Guard
Poshmark sellers struggle with more platform updates as photo aspect ratios change & new condition requirements raise concerns about potential disputes.
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November 15, 2025 at 1:17 AM
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USPS Competitive rates for Parcel Select, Ground Advantage, Priority Mail & Priority Mail Express set to increase January 18, 2026. 📦💸
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USPS January 2026 Rate Increase - Parcel Select, Ground Advantage, Priority Mail & More
USPS Competitive rates for Ground Advantage, Priority Mail and Priority Mail Express set to increase January 18, 2026.
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November 14, 2025 at 7:52 PM
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As sellers continue passionate pushback against eBay's new Promoted Listings General ad attribution policies, one savvy observer notes differences compared to Ambassador affiliate program. 🧐
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eBay's Attribution Double Standard: Promoted Listings General Ads Vs Ambassador Affiliate Program
As sellers continue to pushback on eBay Promoted Listings ad attribution updates, savvy observer notes differences compared to Ambassador affiliate program.
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November 13, 2025 at 8:36 PM
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eBay sellers are struggling with more undisclosed testing as "Sell One Like This" button removed from View Item pages for some users.
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eBay Tests Removing "Sell One Like This" Button From View Item Listing Pages
eBay sellers are struggling with more undisclosed testing this week as "Sell One Like This" button removed from View Item pages for some users.
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November 13, 2025 at 12:45 AM
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eBay’s new Promoted Listings attribution rules spark seller backlash over higher ad fees with little to no ROI 💸- here's how eBay is responding 👇
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eBay Faces Tough Seller Questions Over Controversial Promoted Listings Ad Attribution Policy Shift
eBay’s new Promoted Listings attribution rules spark seller backlash over higher ad fees with little to no ROI - here's how eBay is responding.
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November 12, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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eBay Seller Circle virtual event November 11, 2025: eBay Ads Manager Kye Mou to take seller questions about Promoted Listings ad attribution changes. 💸
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Get Your eBay Promoted Listings Ad Attribution Questions Answered At Seller Circle Virtual Event
Virtual Seller Circle event November 11, 2025: eBay Ads Manager Kye Mou to take seller questions about Promoted Listings ad attribution changes.
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November 10, 2025 at 2:22 PM
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Is eBay backing off controversial delayed payout policy? Sellers report holds on funds until after delivery are finally being lifted, but transparency concerns still linger. 💸
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Is eBay Quietly Backtracking On Payment Policy Delaying Some Seller Funds Until After Delivery Confirmation?
Is eBay backing off controversial delayed payout policy? Sellers report holds until after delivery finally being lifted as transparency concerns linger.
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November 10, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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eBay cyberstalking suit; Curated Finds in Stores, UK AI Activate; TikTok & StockX auctions; Etsy Instant Transfers, new CEO AMA; Poshmark bulk sharing & more in this week in review!
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Value Added Resource Week In Review 11-9-25
eBay cyberstalking suit; Curated Finds in Stores, UK AI Activate; TikTok & StockX auctions; Etsy Instant Transfers, new CEO AMA; Poshmark bulk sharing & more.
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November 10, 2025 at 11:45 AM
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eBay November 2025 Seller News: Direct to PSA grading & vaulting; UK AI Activate & INR protections; Germany Authenticity Guarantee shake up & more.
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eBay November Seller News: Ship To PSA Vault, Germany Authentication Update, UK AI Activate & More
eBay November 2025 Seller News: Direct to PSA grading & vaulting; UK AI Activate & INR protections; Germany Authenticity Guarantee shake up & more.
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November 9, 2025 at 9:28 PM
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Poshmark sellers thrown into turmoil with sudden removal of Bulk Sharing in app as new leadership moves away from company's founding community ethos.
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Poshmark Kills Bulk Sharing, Will Other Community Features Be Next?
Poshmark sellers thrown into turmoil with sudden removal of Bulk Sharing as new leadership moves away from company's founding community ethos.
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November 8, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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eBay: "We can do it because we own the stores, not sellers."
Seller: "So what do I get for the money I pay you every month?"
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November 7, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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TikTok & StockX introduce auction offerings in bid to take market share from eBay, specifically targeting key collectibles categories. 👀
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TikTok Shop & StockX Enter Auction Arena In Bid To Take Collectibles Market Share From eBay
TikTok and StockX introduce auction offerings in bid to take market share from eBay in key collectibles categories.
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November 8, 2025 at 12:54 AM
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eBay is testing adding automated Curated Finds to Stores to help buyers discover more items that fit their specific interests and shopping trends, but will sellers pushback on intrusion into the Store pages they pay monthly subscription fees for?
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eBay Tests Curated Finds In Stores, Helping Buyers Discover More Items That Fit Their Interests
eBay tests automated Curated Finds in Stores to boost buyer discovery, but will sellers pushback on intrusion into space they pay subscription fees for?
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November 7, 2025 at 1:39 PM
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Ask Me Anything with new CEO, Kruti Patel Goyal, reveals stark divide between Etsy & sellers on platform's AI future & "keeping commerce human."
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Incoming Etsy CEO Says AI Will Help Sellers; Many Say It’s Making Things Worse
Ask Me Anything with new CEO, Kruti Patel Goyal, reveals stark divide between Etsy & sellers on platform's AI future & "keeping commerce human."
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November 6, 2025 at 1:17 PM
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Etsy is testing new Instant Transfer feature, giving select US sellers option to get their funds into their bank accounts faster - for a fee. 💸
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Etsy Testing "Instant" Payouts For A Fee With Select US Sellers
Etsy is testing new Instant Transfer feature, giving select US sellers option to get their funds into their bank accounts faster - for a fee.
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November 6, 2025 at 2:25 AM
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eBay Cyberstalking Scandal Update: 4 more ex-security employees settle claims related to 2019 stalking & harassment of journalists Ina & David Steiner at EcommerceBytes as eBay Inc & former execs head to trial in 2026. ⚖️
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Cyberstalking Case Moves Forward: Security Staff Settle; eBay & Ex-Execs Face 2026 Trial
Partial settlement reached in eBay cyberstalking lawsuit as 4 more ex-security staff settle, eBay Inc & former execs head to trial in 2026.
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November 6, 2025 at 12:53 AM
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eBay UK expands HubEurope partnership with Smart Shipping for business sellers, announces more changes to Buyer Protection Fee calculations for private sales.
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eBay UK Introduces Smart Shipping For Businesses, Tweaks Buyer Fee For Private Sales
eBay UK expands HubEurope partnership with Smart Shipping for business sellers, makes more changes to Buyer Protection Fees on private sales.
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November 5, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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eBay to lose key Product Marketing Manager & Seller Advocate as Chuck Van Pelt is leaving the company after 10 years to take a new path.
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eBay Loses Key Product Marketing Manager & Seller Advocate As Chuck Van Pelt Takes New Path
eBay to lose key Product Marketing Manager & Seller Advocate as Chuck Van Pelt is leaving the company after 10 years to take a new path.
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November 3, 2025 at 11:06 PM
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Sellers question eBay UK’s OpenAI AI Activate rollout, expressing disappointment at lack of integration & asking why new AI capabilities aren’t being built directly into the marketplace’s own tools. 🤖
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OpenAI Delivers What eBay Can't: What UK Sellers Are Saying About AI Activate Program
Sellers question eBay UK’s OpenAI AI Activate rollout, asking why new AI features aren’t built into the marketplace’s own tools.
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November 3, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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eBay’s latest earnings revealed transaction losses spiked 19% as UK buyers notice a possible policy shift in Simple Delivery program, saying full coverage for loss or damage is not always being honored. 💸
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eBay Transaction Losses Spike 19% As UK Buyers Notice Change In Simple Delivery Damage Claims
eBay Q3 2025 earnings revealed rising transaction losses as UK buyers notice possible Simple Delivery policy shift on refunds for loss or damage.
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November 3, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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eBay Q3 2025 earnings, Promoted Listings update; UPS & USPS Ground Saver deal; Etsy CEO shakeup; Poshmark's 1st Chief Product Officer & more in this week in review!
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Value Added Resource Week In Review 11-2-25
eBay Q3 2025 earnings, Promoted Listings update; UPS USPS Ground Saver deal; Etsy CEO shakeup; Poshmark's 1st Chief Product Officer & more!
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November 3, 2025 at 1:36 PM