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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 leadership changes, marketing terms update, Live expansion; PayPal earnings miss; USPS $1.3B quarterly loss & more in this week in review!
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Value Added Resource Week In Review 2-8-26
eBay leadership changes, marketing terms update, Live expansion; PayPal earnings miss; USPS $1.3B quarterly loss & more in this week in review!
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February 9, 2026 at 12:59 PM
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Sellers say eBay is automatically adding Country of Origin information to listings, raising alarms about what can happen if they get it wrong.
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Inaccurate Automated Country of Origin Data Creates Chaos for eBay Sellers
Sellers say eBay is automatically adding Country of Origin information to listings, raising alarms about what can happen if they get it wrong.
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February 8, 2026 at 10:05 PM
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A sharp earnings miss & surprise CEO exit put PayPal under shareholder scrutiny, raising questions about disclosure & board oversight.
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PayPal’s Earnings Miss & CEO Exit Draw Shareholder Scrutiny Over Disclosure & Governance
A sharp earnings miss and surprise CEO exit put PayPal under shareholder scrutiny, raising questions about disclosure and board oversight.
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February 8, 2026 at 5:09 PM
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eBay Mastercard program is set to end March 24, 2026, with existing accounts moving to Synchrony’s Premier World Mastercard. 💳
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eBay Mastercard To End March 24, 2026, Shifting Accounts to Synchrony Premier World Program
The eBay Mastercard program ends March 24, 2026, with existing accounts moving to Synchrony’s Premier World Mastercard.
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February 6, 2026 at 1:41 AM
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USPS reports a $1.3B Q1 loss as scrutiny grows over Delivering for America plan, rising rates, service cuts, and insolvency risks. 📫
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USPS $1.3B Q1 Loss Raises New Questions About Delivering for America Plan
USPS reports a $1.3B Q1 loss as scrutiny grows over the Delivering for America plan, rising rates, service cuts, and insolvency risks.
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February 6, 2026 at 1:01 AM
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UPDATE: eBay Auto Price Reduction feature introduced last year has been discontinued, according to community forum mentors.
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February 5, 2026 at 4:11 PM
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eBay Live launches in France & Italy as eBay accelerates its European livestream strategy to counter TikTok, Whatnot & other rivals. 🤳
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eBay Live Expands European Footprint, Bringing Live Shopping To France & Italy
eBay Live launches in France and Italy as eBay accelerates its European livestream strategy to counter TikTok, Whatnot and other rivals
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February 5, 2026 at 1:41 PM
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eBay February 2026 Seller News: Circular Fashion Fund reminder, Recommerce Report, upcoming webinars & more.
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eBay February 2026 Seller News: Circular Fashion Fund, Recommerce Report, Webinars & More
eBay February 2026 Seller News: Circular Fashion Fund reminder, Recommerce Report, upcoming webinars & more!
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February 4, 2026 at 6:09 PM
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eBay’s Risk & Compliance leadership is once again in flux as Ryan Jones exits after 2 years, renewing continuity, oversight, & governance concerns.
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eBay Risk & Compliance Leadership Back in Flux Following Ryan Jones’ Departure
eBay’s Risk and Compliance leadership is again in transition after Ryan Jones’ exit, renewing questions about governance and oversight.
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February 4, 2026 at 2:36 PM
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eBay is tapping into their existing talent bench of Seller Circle hosts for new monthly webinar series tackling ads, seller tools, AI and more.

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eBay Launches Monthly Seller Hosted Webinar Series Tackling Ads, Tools, AI & More
eBay is tapping into their existing talent bench of Seller Circle hosts for new monthly webinar series tackling ads, seller tools, AI and more.
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February 4, 2026 at 12:02 AM
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eBay’s new Item Compare feature lets buyers compare listings in search, but early testing raises questions about data accuracy & ad-driven intent. 🔍
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eBay Launches Item Compare in Search - Early Testing Points to Ad Revenue Over Buyer Experience
eBay’s new Item Compare feature lets buyers compare listings in search, but early testing raises questions about data accuracy & ad-driven intent.
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February 3, 2026 at 4:41 PM
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eBay quietly updates Marketing Terms, hinting at video ads, item comparison tools & signals of potential agentic AI buyer experiences ahead.
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Quiet eBay Marketing Terms Update Hints At Video Ads, Item Comparison Features Coming Soon
eBay quietly updates Marketing Terms, hinting at video ads, item comparison tools, and signals of potential agentic AI buyer experiences ahead.
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February 3, 2026 at 12:48 AM
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eBay Promoted Listings attribution update results; Canada co-funded coupon program; Poshmark Worry-Free Returns; Whatnot 2026 Live Selling Report & more in this week in review!
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Value Added Resource Week In Review 2-1-26
eBay Promoted Listings attribution update results; Canada co-funded coupon program; Poshmark Worry-Free Returns; Whatnot 2026 Live Selling Report & more!
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February 2, 2026 at 1:42 PM
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Poshmark tests Worry-Free Returns powered by SEEL, giving US buyers optional return flexibility for a fee - but could the program end up costing sellers too? 👗
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Poshmark Partners With SEEL For Worry-Free Returns Pilot
Poshmark tests Worry-Free Returns, giving US buyers optional return flexibility for a fee - but could the program end up costing sellers too?
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January 31, 2026 at 5:24 PM
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Live commerce works. The tradeoffs are just starting. A closer look at Whatnot’s 2026 Live Selling Report - growth, friction, and what comes next from Value Added Resource.
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Whatnot 2026 Live Selling Report: Growth, Friction, and the Future of Live Commerce
A closer look at Whatnot’s 2026 Live Selling Report, from explosive growth to platform risks and the future of live commerce.
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January 30, 2026 at 5:25 PM
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eBay sellers are once again experiencing shipping disruptions as latest outage leaves them out the money with no label to show for it.
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eBay Shipping Outage Leaves Sellers Scrambling
eBay sellers are once again experiencing shipping disruptions as latest outage leaves them out the money with no label to show for it.
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January 29, 2026 at 7:07 PM
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Two weeks after eBay changed Promoted Listings ad attribution, sellers report higher fees & confusion over how the new rules work.
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Early Fallout From eBay’s Promoted Listings Ad Attribution Changes Raises Questions About Rising Fees
Two weeks after eBay changed Promoted Listings ad attribution, sellers report higher fees & confusion over how the new rules work.
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January 28, 2026 at 6:27 PM
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A PSA Vault eBay glitch has temporarily removed “keep vaulted” option for many buyers, forcing trading card collectors to pay unexpected tax & shipping or skip the purchase. 💸
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PSA Vault eBay Glitch Adds Unexpected Costs For Trading Card Buyers
A PSA Vault eBay glitch has temporarily removed “keep vaulted” option, forcing collectors to pay unexpected tax & shipping or skip the purchase.
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January 28, 2026 at 1:02 AM
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eBay is opening its Co-Funded Coupon Program to Canadian sellers - but are the sales worth the cost, opacity, and NDA requirements?
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January 27, 2026 at 12:38 AM
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eBay bans buy for me AI agents, updates affiliate terms; Poshmark seller update, Naver launches ThingsBooks; Mercari shipping promo & more in this week in review!
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Value Added Resource Week In Review 1-25-26
eBay bans buy for me AI agents, updates affiliate terms; Poshmark seller update, Naver launches ThingsBooks; Mercari shipping promo & more!
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January 26, 2026 at 4:58 PM
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Sellers report Promoted Listings eligibility issues following eBay’s attribution changes, raising concerns about ad access and visibility.
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eBay Sellers Report Promoted Listings Eligibility Issues After Attribution Changes Go Live
Sellers report Promoted Listings eligibility issues following eBay’s attribution changes, raising concerns about ad access and visibility.
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January 24, 2026 at 11:46 PM
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eBay cracks down on prohibited AI uses, confidentiality agreements & disclosure requirements for marketers & influencers in latest update to eBay Partner Network affiliate terms. 🚫
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eBay Tightens Affiliate Rules, Cracking Down On AI Use, NDAs & Influencer Disclosures
eBay updates Partner Network terms, adding new restrictions on AI use, confidentiality agreements, and disclosure requirements for affiliates.
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January 22, 2026 at 2:45 PM
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W enters social media landscape as an X alternative with ex-eBay Chief Privacy Officer/VP AI & Data Responsibility Dr. Anna Zeiter at the helm. W aims to counter "systemic disinformation", raising questions about platform power, trust, & free speech.🗣️
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W, X, And The Business Of Defining Disinformation
W enters the social media landscape as an X alternative, raising familiar questions about disinformation, platform power & institutional trust.
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January 22, 2026 at 1:55 AM
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eBay bans unauthorized AI “buy for me” agents & LLM scrapers, updates arbitration & dispute resolution rules in User Agreement update effective February 20, 2026.
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eBay Explicitly Bans AI “Buy For Me” Agents, Updates Arbitration & Dispute Rules In User Agreement Update
eBay bans AI “buy for me” agents & LLM scrapers, updates arbitration & dispute resolution rules in User Agreement update effective Feb. 20, 2026.
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January 21, 2026 at 8:23 PM
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Poshmark parent Naver is launching ThingsBook, a taste‑based, UGC‑driven social platform built around collecting & organizing “favorite things.”

Explore how the fashion marketplace might fit into broader social strategies & what sellers need to know.
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What Naver’s New ThingsBook Platform Could Mean for Poshmark Sellers
What Naver’s new ThingsBook platform could mean for Poshmark sellers, discovery, AI-driven visibility, and future buyer traffic.
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January 20, 2026 at 5:23 PM