Depop, Spotify Launch Partnership As eBay Faces Rising Marketing Costs

Depop taps Spotify for a new artist campaign as eBay faces scrutiny over rising marketing costs and its $1.4 billion acquisition.

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eBay Hires Walmart, Amazon Alum Andres Gonzalez To Lead Global Shipping & Authentication

eBay hires supply chain veteran Andres Gonzalez as VP GM Global Shipping & Authentication, bringing logistics experience from Walmart & Amazon.

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eBay, TCGPlayer Cut Ribbon On Expanded KY Authentication Center

eBay and TCGPlayer celebrate upgrades at their Louisville authentication center, in operation since early 2025.

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eBay Loses Longtime Seller & Consignment Partner Linda's Stuff To Poshmark

eBay loses longtime partner Linda's Stuff as Poshmark takes over its facilities and launches a new consignment model.

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eBay Gives Sellers Late Notice Of Yet Another USPS Ground Advantage Rate Increase

eBay gives sellers late notice of another USPS Ground Advantage rate increase affecting 3-5 lb packages to Zones 5-8.

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USPS Posts $2.5B Q3 Loss as Revenue Rises, Liquidity Crisis Persists

USPS lost $2.5B in Q3 despite higher revenue as it preserves cash and seeks congressional funding and broader financial reforms.

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eBay Photo Upload Error Disrupts Seller Workflows

eBay sellers report picture upload error is disrupting listing workflow, raising familiar concerns about lack of communication from the platform.

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eBay International Shipping Expands To Germany As Shipping Revenue Grows

eBay International Shipping is expanding to Germany as shipping revenue grows, alongside a new DHL tracking pilot for sellers.

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eBay Expands INR Protection For eBay Labels Amid Managed Shipping Push

eBay expands INR protections for sellers using eBay labels as Managed Shipping raises concerns about where its shipping strategy is headed.

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eBay Q2 2026 Earnings: Strong Growth, Rising Costs And An Expensive Bet On Depop

eBay beat Q2 forecasts as US growth improved, while higher costs and a steep Depop price tag raised new concerns.

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eBay August 2026 Seller News: Size Standards For Fashion, eBay Label INR Protections & More

eBay August 2026 Seller News: size standards for fashion, eBay Label INR protections, a new Certified Recycled Programme for auto parts and more!

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eBay Downgraded As Depop Spending, Vinted Competition Cloud Earnings

Wells Fargo and Citizens downgrade eBay as rising Depop marketing costs and Vinted competition cloud outlook ahead of Q2 earnings.

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PSA, Collectors Face Growing Legal Challenges Over Card Grading Power

PSA and Collectors face new lawsuits over grading reliability, alleged insider conflicts and growing control of the trading card market.

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Say Goodbye To Sniping? eBay Australia Expands Extended Bidding To All Auctions

eBay is expanding Extended Bidding after limited pilot test, marking significant shakeup to legacy auction format.

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eBay Q2 2026 Pre-Earnings Commentary & Highlights

eBay reports Q2 2026 earnings August 5. Look back at Q2 highlights and what’s happening so far in Q3 with Value Added Resource.

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eBay Main Street Touts AI For Small Business, While Sellers Carry The Risk

eBay Main Street says AI levels the playing field for small businesses, but broken tools, limited access and seller risk tell a different story.

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eBay Live Touts 8x Growth, But Scale Remains Hard To Measure

eBay Live reports 8x GMV growth, but the scale of the business remains unclear.

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eBay Drops Trading Card Authentication Threshold To $200, Updates Packaging

eBay lowers its trading card authentication threshold to $200 and prepares redesigned packaging aimed at reducing card damage.

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eBay Adds Bundled Discounts As It Expands Seller Promotion Tools

eBay is rolling out bundled discounts, giving sellers a new way to encourage buyers to purchase multiple items in one order.

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eBay Moves MyFitment In-Platform, Cuts Off Amazon And Third-Party Tools

eBay moves MyFitment in-platform through Fitment Plus Auto, ending Amazon and third-party support September 30.

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USPS Coding Error Missed $22.6 Million In Postage, Blocked $6.1 Million In Refunds

USPS coding error caused APV to ignore millions of package scans, missing some postage charges and refunds for shippers.

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Mercari To Split New USPS HAZMAT Noncompliance Fee With Sellers

Mercari will absorb half of a new USPS HAZMAT noncompliance fee that could otherwise cost sellers $50 for improper package markings.

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eBay, Former Executives Settle Cyberstalking Case for $55.7 Million

eBay and former executives settle 2019 EcommerceBytes cyberstalking suit for $55.7 million, ending six years of civil litigation.

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eBay Fashion Sellers Brace for August Size Standardization Disruption

eBay sellers in fashion and apparel categories fear disruption as size standardization requirements are set to go into effect in August 2026.

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Mercari Japan Launches M Department Offering Authenticated Luxury, Refurbished Tech

Mercari Japan launches m department, combining refurbished electronics and authenticated luxury goods in a new professional resale marketplace.

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New 50% US Tariffs On Canadian Goods Create Cross-Border Seller Uncertainty

New 50% US tariffs on Canadian goods could raise costs and complicate shipping for online sellers serving American buyers.

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