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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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eBay's social sharing tool is once again non-functional as sellers report receiving errors when trying to connect to Pinterest, Facebook, & Instagram to post their listings. 🚫
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eBay Social Sharing Down: Sellers Report Errors Posting Listings To Pinterest, Facebook, & Instagram
eBay social sharing tool once again non-functional, sellers report errors connecting to Pinterest, Facebook, & Instagram to post listings.
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January 12, 2026 at 9:10 PM
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Amazon Buy For Me AI beta backfires; USPS rate hikes & rule changes; eBay AI return scams; Gumtree launches delivery & more in this week in review!
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Value Added Resource Week In Review 1-11-26
Amazon Buy For Me AI beta backfires; USPS rate hikes & rule changes; eBay AI return scams; Gumtree launches delivery & more!
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January 12, 2026 at 1:06 PM
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Note this also applies in Canada and the United States.

Here's the top of their site in Canada

#shipping #ecommerce
screenshot of the top of Sendle's website in Canada. "As of January 11 2026, Sendle will be halting all bookings for parcel pickup and delivery."
January 12, 2026 at 12:01 AM
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Sendle’s sudden shutdown has left Australian eBay sellers facing uncertainty, with parcels already in transit & deliveries in limbo. 📦
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Sendle’s Sudden Shutdown Leaves Australian eBay Sellers in Limbo
Sendle’s sudden shutdown has left Australian eBay sellers facing uncertainty, with parcels already in transit and deliveries in limbo.
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January 11, 2026 at 11:23 PM
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On the heels of OpenAI Checkout In Chat, Microsoft Copilot will soon enable agentic AI checkout capabilities for Etsy, Shopify, PayPal & more. 🤖
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Microsoft Copilot Enables Agentic AI Checkout For Etsy, Shopify, PayPal & More
On the heels of OpenAI Checkout In Chat, Microsoft Copilot will soon enable agentic AI checkout capabilities for Etsy, Shopify, PayPal and more.
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January 10, 2026 at 10:01 PM
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Trading card sellers warn of a rising eBay scam where buyers use AI to fake damage photos & pressure sellers into refunds.
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eBay Trading Card Sellers Warn Of Rising AI-Driven Refund Scam
Trading card sellers warn of a rising eBay scam where buyers use AI to fake damage photos & pressure sellers into refunds.
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January 10, 2026 at 6:20 PM
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Poshmark is rolling out an easy way to order USPS supplies through the app - but could there be an ulterior motive & another shoe waiting to drop on sellers? 👠
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Convenience or Control? Poshmark’s New USPS Supply Rollout Raises Questions For Sellers
Poshmark rolls out easy way to order USPS supplies through app - but could there be an ulterior motive & another shoe waiting to drop on sellers?
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January 9, 2026 at 2:00 AM
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USPS proposes new rule requiring dimensions on all commercial non-flat rate parcels - even small packages📦

If finalized, online sellers who buy labels from marketplaces & 3P providers may face non-compliance fees if data is missing or wrong💸
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USPS Proposes Requiring Dimensions On All Commercial Parcels - What It Means for Online Sellers
USPS proposes requiring dimensions on all commercial parcels, affecting sellers using eBay, Etsy, Amazon, ShipStation, and Pirate Ship.
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January 8, 2026 at 4:41 PM
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eBay users frustrated by recent changes to search & sorting as Sold filter option goes "missing" on desktop & text entry bug renders app practically unusable for some. 🚨
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eBay Users Report Missing “Sold” Filter and App Text Bug Following Recent Updates
eBay users report missing Sold filters on desktop and a text entry bug in the app, making search and listing difficult for buyers and sellers.
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January 7, 2026 at 2:35 PM
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Former eBay subsidiary Gumtree is making a significant product shift, rolling out integrated shipping & on‑platform payments in a move to become a fully fledged consumer‑to‑consumer marketplace.
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Former eBay Subsidiary Gumtree Pivots To Full C2C Marketplace With Built-in Payments & Shipping
Gumtree is shifting from classifieds only to a full C2C marketplace, rolling out built-in payments and shipping for peer-to-peer sellers.
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January 7, 2026 at 12:06 AM
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Small businesses say Amazon’s “Buy For Me” agentic AI beta test is using their product data without consent, causing pricing & fulfillment issues & buyer trust concerns. 🚫
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Amazon’s “Buy For Me” Test Sparks Backlash As Small Businesses Say Listings Are Being Hijacked
Small businesses say Amazon’s “Buy For Me” beta is using their product data without consent, causing pricing, fulfillment issues & buyer trust concerns.
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January 5, 2026 at 4:38 PM
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eBay UK sellers are once again experiencing a delay in payment processing as funds that were set to be released on January 4, 2026 are still in limbo. 💸
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eBay UK Sellers Report Payment Processing Delays
eBay UK sellers are once again experiencing a delay in payment processing as funds set to be released on January 4, 2026 are still in limbo.
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January 5, 2026 at 1:25 PM
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A recent USPS postmark update won’t impact how marketplaces like eBay & Amazon measure seller performance, but it could change what sellers can point to when shipping timelines are questioned or disputes are filed. 📦
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USPS Postmark Update: What It Means For Proof Of Shipping For Online Sellers
USPS postmark updates won’t change eBay or Amazon metrics, but sellers using untracked mail may lose backup proof for disputes or late deliveries.
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January 3, 2026 at 6:06 PM
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eBay loses key figure in its AI customer support push as VP Customer Service & Marketing Technology, Dan Leiva, exits to launch consulting firm. 🤖
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eBay VP Dan Leiva Exits Role Overseeing AI Customer Support To Launch Private Consulting Firm
eBay loses key figure in its AI customer support push as VP Customer Service & Marketing Technology, Dan Leiva, exits to launch consulting firm.
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January 2, 2026 at 10:08 PM
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eBay adds Credit Notes for US seller fee & tax reversals, aiming to increase financial reporting transparency & simplify accounting. 💵
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eBay Introduces Credit Notes, Changing How US Sellers See Fee & Tax Reversals
eBay adds Credit Notes for US seller fee and tax reversals, aiming to increase financial transparency and simplify accounting
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December 31, 2025 at 6:43 PM
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eBay UK has officially confirmed DHL has been temporarily removed from Simple Delivery, leaving some private sellers no options to ship larger, bulky items that are mandated to use the managed shipping program. 📦

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eBay UK Confirms DHL Removed Temporarily From Simple Delivery, Sellers Left Without Bulky Item Option
eBay UK confirms DHL has been temporarily removed from Simple Delivery, leaving some private sellers no option to ship larger, bulky items.
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December 31, 2025 at 5:16 PM
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As the year winds to a close, take a look back at the marketplace policy shifts, platform updates, leadership moves & news that shaped online selling in 2025 with Value Added Resource! 🎉
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Year In Review: The Policy Shifts, Marketplace Updates, Leadership Shakeups & News That Shaped Online Selling In 2025
Look back at the marketplace policy shifts, platform updates, & leadership moves that impacted online sellers in 2025 with Value Added Resource!
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December 31, 2025 at 2:17 PM
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eBay advises sellers of shipping rate changes for USPS, FedEx and UPS set to take effect in early 2026.
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eBay Reminds Sellers Of Shipping Rate Changes Coming In Early 2026
eBay advises sellers of shipping rate changes for USPS, FedEx and UPS set to take effect in early 2026.
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December 30, 2025 at 1:31 AM
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eBay plans new AI investments in 2026 through eBay Ventures & direct commercial partnerships enhancing tech capabilities, customer service & more.
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eBay Plans New AI Investments In 2026 Through Venture Capital Arm & Beyond
eBay plans new AI investments in 2026 through eBay Ventures & direct commercial partnerships enhancing tech capabilities, customer service & more.
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December 27, 2025 at 1:04 AM
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eBay is closing out the year by celebrating "Top Sellers of 2025" with self-congratulatory awards that seem to be more about eBay than sellers. 🤨
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eBay Celebrates "Top Sellers" Of 2025 With Self-Congratulatory Awards Touting Ads, Authentication & More
eBay closes out the year by celebrating "Top Sellers of 2025" with self-congratulatory awards that seem to be more about eBay than sellers.
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December 24, 2025 at 5:39 PM
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Etsy sues Cashmere & Camel Hair Manufacturers Institute, asking Court to affirm Section 230 protections against false advertising claims for 3rd party marketplace seller listings. ⚖️
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Etsy Sues CCMI, Claims Section 230 Protection For Alleged False Advertising Of Cashmere Items
Etsy sues cashmere trade group CCMI, asks court to affirm Section 230 protections against false advertising claims for marketplace seller listings.
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December 23, 2025 at 9:19 PM
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USPS seeks expanded pricing power, proposes dropping Market Dominant price cap system in favor of regulatory monitoring approach to tackle multibillion $ yearly losses, raising concerns about higher costs for businesses & consumers in 2027 & beyond. 📦💸
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USPS Seeks New Pricing Power, Enabling Larger Market‑Dominant Rate Increases Starting in 2027
USPS seeks expanded pricing power, dropping Market Dominant price cap system & raising concerns about higher costs for businesses & consumers in 2027 & beyond.
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December 23, 2025 at 12:23 AM
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Congress considers sunsetting Section 230 w/ focus on social media cos, but proposed legislation would also have major impact on online marketplaces, removing "get out of liability free" card for Amazon, eBay, Etsy & more! ⚖️
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Congress Weighs Sunsetting Section 230, Putting eBay, Amazon, Etsy & More In Potential Liability Crosshairs
Proposed Sunset Section 230 Act could expose Amazon, eBay Etsy & other marketplaces to new legal risks as Congress rethinks platform immunity.
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December 22, 2025 at 7:09 PM
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eBay UK Simple Delivery expansion; Poshmark names Chief Revenue Officer; PSA/Collectors Beckett acquisition antitrust concerns & more in this week in review!
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Value Added Resource Week In Review 12-21-25
eBay UK Simple Delivery expansion; Poshmark names Chief Revenue Officer; PSA/Collectors Beckett acquisition antitrust concerns & more!
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December 22, 2025 at 12:19 PM
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It's the season of giving! Just don't use PayPal to do it! Here's my story if you haven't already read it. Thanks again to @valueaddedresource.bsky.social for publishing. www.valueaddedresource.net/do-not-donat...
Letter: Do Not Donate To Charity Through PayPal!
PayPal donor alleges systemic mishandling of charity funds, sparking fraud concerns over PayPal Giving Fund.
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December 17, 2025 at 10:34 PM