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Liz Morton ~ Value Added Resource @valueaddedresource.bsky.social · 2h

Etsy sellers pleasantly surprised by free onsite ads promotion, will subsidies extend to offsite ads for OpenAI ChatGPT Instant Checkout?
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Etsy Gives Sellers Free Onsite Ads Boost, Will Subsidized Offsite Ads Follow With OpenAI Deal?

Etsy sellers pleasantly surprised by free onsite ads promotion, will subsidies extend to offsite ads for OpenAI ChatGPT Instant Checkout?

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Liz Morton ~ Value Added Resource @valueaddedresource.bsky.social · 19h

Walmart becomes latest marketplace to ink deal with OpenAI for ChatGPT Instant Checkout as bid to take market share in key collectibles categories gets boost from StockX & Shortboxed partnerships.
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Walmart Inks OpenAI Instant Checkout Deal, Expands Collectibles Offering With Shortboxed & StockX

Walmart inks deal with OpenAI for ChatGPT Instant Checkout as collectibles get boost from StockX & Shortboxed partnerships.

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Liz Morton ~ Value Added Resource @valueaddedresource.bsky.social · 2d

eBay Winter Seller Check In 2025: key announcements, strategies to drive holiday sales & sessions on ads, shipping, marketing & more coming October 23rd!
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eBay Winter Seller Check In Slated For October 23

eBay Winter Seller Check In 2025: key announcements, strategies to drive holiday sales & sessions on ads, shipping, marketing & more!

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Liz Morton ~ Value Added Resource @valueaddedresource.bsky.social · 2d

eBay signs small business payments pledge, promising transparency & fairness when holding funds - but sellers still in the dark on policy delaying payouts until after delivery. 💸
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eBay's Mixed Messaging On Payout Holds & Delays: A Call For Transparency

eBay signs small business payments pledge, promising transparency & fairness when holding funds - but sellers still in the dark on policy delaying payouts until after delivery.

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Liz Morton ~ Value Added Resource @valueaddedresource.bsky.social · 2d

Poshmark is rolling out new For You Feed to all buyers, shaking up visibility & discovery with a focus on building trust in the marketplace.
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Poshmark Shakes Up For You Feed Visibility & Discovery With Focus On Trust Factors & On Time Shipping

Poshmark is rolling out a new For You Feed to all buyers, shaking up visibility & discovery with a focus on building trust in the marketplace.

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Liz Morton ~ Value Added Resource @valueaddedresource.bsky.social · 3d

Leadership of one of eBay's top categories is once again up in the air as the company looks for new General Manager of US Collectibles.
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eBay Looks For New US Collectibles Leadership Once Again Amidst Internal General Manager Shuffle

Leadership of one of eBay's top categories is once again up in the air as the company looks for new General Manager of US Collectibles.

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Liz Morton ~ Value Added Resource @valueaddedresource.bsky.social · 3d

eBay Canada International Shipping, jewelry authentication in Germany, ads strategy; Amazon holiday returns; Etsy Insider changes; Q3 earnings & more in this week in review!
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Value Added Resource Week In Review 10-12-25

eBay Canada International Shipping, jewelry authentication in Germany, ads strategy; Amazon holiday returns; Etsy Insider changes; Q3 earnings & more!

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Liz Morton ~ Value Added Resource @valueaddedresource.bsky.social · 4d

eBay CEO Jamie Iannone hails AI & stock gains in Semafor feature, but sellers say marketplace reality doesn't match the hype.
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eBay’s CEO Gets Glowing Profile On AI & Focus Verticals - But Does Reality Live Up To The Hype?

eBay CEO Jamie Iannone hails AI & stock gains in Semafor feature, but sellers say marketplace reality doesn't match the hype.

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Liz Morton ~ Value Added Resource @valueaddedresource.bsky.social · 5d

Poshmark’s USPS partnership delivers free Ground Advantage packaging supplies - do sellers risk trouble using them for eBay or Mercari shipments too? 📦
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Sellers Ask: Can Poshmark USPS Ground Advantage Supplies Be Used To Ship Orders From Other Sites?

Poshmark’s USPS partnership delivers free Ground Advantage packaging supplies - do sellers risk trouble using them for eBay or Mercari shipments too?

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Liz Morton ~ Value Added Resource @valueaddedresource.bsky.social · 5d

As eBay faces increasing seller pushback on Promoted Listings, new job listing hints they may be taking strategy cues from Amazon in quest for ad revenue growth. 👀
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eBay Takes Inspiration From Amazon Strategy In Quest For Promoted Listings Ad Revenue Growth

As eBay faces seller pushback on Promoted Listings, new job ad hints they may be taking strategy cues from Amazon in quest for ad revenue growth.

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Liz Morton ~ Value Added Resource @valueaddedresource.bsky.social · 5d

Canada Post workers shift from full strike to rotating action, allowing service to resume October 11th.

Mail & packages may still see significant delays as trapped volume is cleared out & new commercial shipments won't be accepted until October 15th. 📦
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Canada Post Workers Move To Rotating Strikes Allowing Mail To Move, But Delays Are Still Expected

Canada Post workers shift from full strike to rotating action, allowing service to resume October 11th - but significant delays still expected.

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Liz Morton ~ Value Added Resource @valueaddedresource.bsky.social · 6d

eBay is bringing Authenticity Guarantee for jewelry to Germany as sellers across the category foot the bill with final value fee increase. 💍
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eBay Germany Hikes FVF For Jewelry Ahead Of Authenticity Guarantee Rollout

eBay is bringing Authenticity Guarantee for jewelry to Germany as sellers across the category foot the bill with final value fee increase.

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Liz Morton ~ Value Added Resource @valueaddedresource.bsky.social · 7d

Collectible trading card sellers get early Christmas gift from Amazon with new Final Sale Policy blocking returns for trading cards sold via FBA.
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Amazon Gives Trading Card Sellers A Holiday Boost With New Final Sale No-Returns FBA Policy

Collectible trading card sellers get early Christmas gift from Amazon with new Final Sale Policy blocking returns for trading cards sold via FBA.

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Liz Morton ~ Value Added Resource @valueaddedresource.bsky.social · 7d

eBay Canada International Shipping is rolling out, helping buyers & sellers navigate cross border trade challenges - here's what you need to know! 🌎
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eBay International Shipping Canada Rollout Begins: What Sellers Need To Know

eBay International Shipping Canada is rolling out, helping buyers & sellers navigate cross border trade challenges - here's what you need to know!

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Liz Morton ~ Value Added Resource @valueaddedresource.bsky.social · 7d

Q3 2025 ecommerce earnings roundup: track reporting dates for Amazon, Meta, Walmart, eBay, Etsy, PayPal, Shopify & more with Value Added Resource!
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Q3 2025 Ecommerce Earnings Call Roundup

Q3 2025 ecommerce earnings roundup: track reporting dates for Amazon, Meta, Walmart, eBay, Etsy, PayPal, Shopify & more with Value Added Resource!

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Liz Morton ~ Value Added Resource @valueaddedresource.bsky.social · 8d

USPS shippers report problems accessing claims website, preventing them from getting compensation for lost or damaged packages.
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USPS Claims Page Down, Preventing Sellers From Reporting Lost & Damaged Packages

USPS shippers report problems accessing claims website, preventing them from getting compensation for lost or damaged packages.

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Liz Morton ~ Value Added Resource @valueaddedresource.bsky.social · 8d

Etsy Insider buyer loyalty program updates add minimum purchase & limits on shipping savings, introduce 5% Etsy credit rewards on purchases.
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Etsy Tweaks Insider Buyer Loyalty Program With 5% Credit Back, Minimum Purchase & Shipping Limits

Etsy Insider buyer loyalty program updates add minimum purchase & limits on shipping savings, introduce 5% Etsy credit rewards on purchases.

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Liz Morton ~ Value Added Resource @valueaddedresource.bsky.social · 8d

eBay Partner Network affiliate program technical issues prevent affiliate links posted on Facebook from properly opening on iOS devices. 🚨
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eBay Partner Network Affiliate Program Suffers Facebook iOS Breakdown

eBay Partner Network affiliate program technical issues prevent affiliate links posted on Facebook from properly opening on iOS devices.

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Liz Morton ~ Value Added Resource @valueaddedresource.bsky.social · 10d

Amazon’s extended holiday return policy starts November 1, 2025, giving shoppers until January 31, 2026 to return most holiday gift purchases. 🎁
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Amazon Extended Holiday Returns Begin November 1, 2025: What Sellers Need To Know

Amazon’s extended holiday return policy starts November 1, 2025, giving shoppers until January 31, 2026 to return most holiday gift purchases.

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Liz Morton ~ Value Added Resource @valueaddedresource.bsky.social · 10d

Sellers praise new eBay Stories ads expanding on Things. People. Love concept by highlighting "millions of finds, each with a story" in Fashion, Motors, Collectibles and more!
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Sellers Praise New eBay Stories Ad Campaign For Collectibles, Fashion & Motors

Sellers share excitement over new eBay Stories ads expanding on Things.People.Love concept highlighting unique & meaningful items found on the site.

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Liz Morton ~ Value Added Resource @valueaddedresource.bsky.social · 10d

eBay INR & return tracking fraud protections, for parts or not working updates, UK AI Activate program; Shopify, Etsy & Poshmark AI news & more in this week in review!
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Value Added Resource Week In Review 10-5-25

eBay INR & return tracking fraud protections, for parts or not working updates, UK AI Activate program; Shopify, Etsy & Poshmark AI news & more.

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Liz Morton ~ Value Added Resource @valueaddedresource.bsky.social · 12d

eBay offers new protections from item not received claims & same zip code tracking scams, but are sellers willing to give up shipping control in return? 📦
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Sellers Question eBay’s New INR, Same Zip Code Return Tracking Fraud Protection Trade-Offs

eBay offers new protections from item not received claims & same zip code tracking scams, but are sellers willing to give up shipping control in return?

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Liz Morton ~ Value Added Resource @valueaddedresource.bsky.social · 12d

eBay sellers react to new laws in WA & TX taxing marketplace commissions & ad fees, raising costs and confusion - and HI may be next. 💸
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Marketplace Mess: New Tax Rules For WA,TX Catch Some eBay Sellers Off Guard

eBay sellers react to new laws in WA and TX taxing marketplace commissions and ad fees, raising costs and confusion - and HI may be next.

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Liz Morton ~ Value Added Resource @valueaddedresource.bsky.social · 13d

Poshmark leverages partnerships with Google & Perplexity to boost external brand visibility & take advantage of AI-powered shopping features. ✨
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Poshmark Taps Into Google, Perplexity Partnerships To Boost Brand Visibility In AI Experiences

Poshmark is leveraging partnerships with Google & Perplexity to boost external brand visibility & take advantage of AI-powered shopping features.

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Liz Morton ~ Value Added Resource @valueaddedresource.bsky.social · 13d

Mercari looks to grow cross border trade from Japan as new Global App & Stripe partnership enable expansion to Taiwan, Hong Kong & beyond.
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Mercari Taps Stripe For Global Expansion Bringing Hot Products From Japan To Taiwan, Hong Kong & Beyond

Mercari looks to grow cross border trade from Japan as new Global App & Stripe partnership enable expansion to Taiwan, Hong Kong & beyond.

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