View Article  eBay US, CA, UK, AU: Final Reminder to Check Your eBay Store/Shop

eBay Stores/Shops has always been a great way for sellers to create their own brands on eBay.  eBay is changing ...   more »

View Article  eBay Spring 2009 Update - Changes Coming in June!

eBay is rolling out some exciting changes for sellers, the first of which will be released in June 2009.  Some ...   more »

View Article  eBay Seller Checklist for 2009 Changes

eBay has provided a checklist to help you be prepared for the changes in 2009.  You can access it here:...   more »

View Article  eBay UK offering 20% off Final Value Fees with Free Postage in Certain Categories for eBay Shop Owners

Until Tuesday 30th June 2009 (UK time), owners of an eBay Shop on eBay.co.uk who list item(s) in the following ...   more »

View Article  eBay AU: PayPal Resolution Centre Problem with Dispute Filing

There is a known issue with the PayPal Dispute Resolution Centre (eBay Australia). If you are trying to file an ...   more »

View Article  Third Party Checkouts are "Not" Being Eliminated by eBay

eBay is clearing up the misconception that they are discontinuing third party checkout.  What has happened is eBay is requiring ...   more »

View Article  eBay US Offering International Site Visibility on eBay UK for 1 Penny 3/17-27/2009

Increase the number of buyers who see your listings!  If you ship internationally, take advantage of eBay US offering International ...   more »

View Article  eBay UK and IE - Insertion Fee Change for Items Starting up to 99p

For private (non-business-registered) sellers, eBay UK and eBay IE are eliminating Insertion Fees for auction-style listings with a start price ...   more »

View Article  New Version of Virus Targeting Facebook Members

A new variant of the Koobface worm is targeting Facebook members.  You could receive a message that looks like a ...   more »

View Article  Daylight Savings Reminder! 2009

Time to spring forward with Daylight Saving! We will be setting our clocks ahead one hour at 02:00 PT (2 ...   more »

View Article  eBau AU Giving Sellers 21 Days of Free Insertions 2-22 March 2009

eBay Australia is offering sellers 21 days of free insertion fees if you start your listing at a price of ...   more »

View Article  eBay Extending Listing Discounts Through June 2009

eBay announced they will continue several listing discounts through June 2009.   Powersellers will continue to receive FVF discounts when they ...   more »

View Article  Changes to eBay Seller Invoices

Starting March 2009, eBay will allow sellers to receive their eBay invoice in a summary format, rather than the current ...   more »

View Article  eBay Discontinuing Dutch Auctions May 2009

eBay has announced that the Dutch Auction style listing will be discontinued.  eBay cites that it is a confusing format ...   more »

View Article  eBay CA To Offer eBay AdCommerce

eBay Canada has announcement a new pay-per-click advertising program to promote your eBay Store or specific listings.  You need to ...   more »

View Article  eBay Promoting New Search Engine

eBay will be retiring the old search engine in April 2009 in favor of their new search engine.  eBay says ...   more »

View Article  eBay UK Special Instructions for Teenage Cancer Trust Concert Ticket Sales

Tickets to a series of concerts in March organised by the Teenage Cancer Trust to help raise essential funds to ...   more »

View Article  New Sellers: List Your First Three For Free!

If you’re a new seller, between February 14 and February 23, you'll get the insertion fees and Gallery Plus upgrades ...   more »

View Article  eBay Partner Network Will Be Closing Inactive Affiliate Account

If you have an account with eBay Partner Network to be an eBay Affiliate, and have not gotten around to ...   more »

View Article  eBay UK/IE Sale of Knives Banned

eBay UK and eBay Ireland will no longer allow knives, other than cutlery, to be sold.  The changes to what ...   more »

View Article  77 FREE Tips for eBay Buyers and Sellers
Whether you are a seasoned seller or new to eBay, these tips are perfect for you.  It might be new ...   more »
View Article  eBay UK: Policy for Coldplay/Killers War Child Charity Concert Tickets

eBay UK has announced the following policy regarding tickets being sold for the Coldplay/Killers charity concernt on February 18:

            ...   more »

View Article  New! Hot Item Finder - Instantly Extract Hot Items from eBay
So... what is Hot Item Finder and how can it benefit you?

Your success on eBay depends on having items to sell that buyers want. Hot Item finder is for newbies and seasoned sellers alike.   more »
View Article  eBay Clarifies Removal of Subtitle from GTC Listings

Edited to clarify situation on removal of subtitle feature.

Sellers can now add or remove features (e.g. bold, subtitle) from ...   more »

View Article  eBay Australia: Trading Advisory for Victorian Bushfire Affected Buyers/Sellers

Message for eBay Australia regarding buying from or selling to eBay members that may be affected by the Victorian bushfires:...   more »

View Article  Selling Gymboree Q& A plus a 20% off coupon for GNGC
Yep, it's that time of year again. The spring selling season is just about to pop. Are you ready or do you still have a few questions floating around? Our friends over at Gymboree News have put together a quick, free little Q & A sheet to help you navigate those annoying questions so your season can be as successful as possible.   more »
View Article  eBay UK Issue with Free Subtitle Update

eBay UK offered a free subtitle listing special and when sellers used it on their Good ‘Til Cancelled (GTC) listings, ...   more »

View Article  Update to eBay Feedback Removal Policy for Custom Fees

Have you ever had a buyer irate because you won’t mark an international shipment as a “Gift?”  If you receive ...   more »

View Article  Enhancements to eBay Stores Finalized in March 2009

eBay is making changes to eBay Stores, giving the seller additional control over the appearance.  You can opt-in now, and ...   more »

View Article  eBay Retiring Old My eBay on 1/20/09

eBay is retiring the old My eBay on 1/20/09.  If you haven’t opted in to try it, be prepared for ...   more »

View Article  Using Your Scanner? Here Are Tips Galore!
Are you scanning your items for sale on eBay, a scrapbooker, or just want to copy photos?  The Scan Tips ...   more »
View Article  ShipRush for Free Extended until 12/09
Do you ship your eBay sales via FedEx, and you have not tried ShipRush?  Save yourself time in 2009!  If ...   more »
View Article  eBay 50% off Listing Special For All of January 2009
eBay US and eBay CA are offering 50% off auction-style listings for the month of January 2009.  Here are the ...   more »
View Article  eBay Listing Specials Continue Through 3/31/09
eBay will continue bonuses when you offer Free Shipping to your customers, as well as special discounts for items listed ...   more »
View Article  eBay UK - 5p Listing Special 27 Dec 2008 - 28 Dec 2008
eBay UK is offering 5 pence per listing for From Saturday 27th December
2008 to Sunday 28th December 2008 (UK ...   more »
View Article  Recalls - Evenflo Majestic High Chairs & Lead Paint Recalls
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently issued a recall for the following items:

  • Regal Lager recalls Phil & ...   more »
View Article  Microsoft Emergency Security Patch - Be Sure To Download Your Updates

Microsoft released an emergency software update on Wednesday, 12/17/08, to fix a dangerous security hole in its Internet Explorer ...   more »

View Article  Don't Re-Gift! "R-Ebay" Those Not-So-Perfect Gifts
Christmas is over and and if you’re anything like me, you’re full of turkey or ham, maybe a little tired from all the festivities and have a mountain of used wrapping paper that needs to be recycled.

The holidays are all about family, food and gift giving.

As you’re cleaning up that mountain of paper you might be thinking about the ‘Re-gift’. After all, what the heck are you going to do with those comic books Uncle Jim got for you? Sure, you were into Spiderman when you were 12, but c’mon that was 20 years ago! Thanks Uncle Jim.   more »
View Article  eBay UK: Changes to VAT for eBay.co.uk Sellers
Following our VAT announcement earlier this week we understand there is some concern in the community about the changes that ...   more »
View Article  eBay AU: 5 Days Free Fixed Price Insertion Fees 9-13 December 2008
eBay Australia is offering free insertion fees for Fixed Price listings from 9-13 December 2008. Here are the details:

Christmas ...   more »
View Article  50% Off Listing Fees. One Day Only! 12/10/08
eBay US, eBay CA and eBay Motors (parts and accessories only) are having a 50% listing sale, 12/10 only! Here ...   more »
View Article  eBay Trading with India and Thailand - Possible Delays
eBay advises the following regarding purchasing from sellers in Thailand and India:
 
As you are most likely aware, protests ...   more »
View Article  eBay CA No Longer Posting Pricing Promotions
Effective December 1, 2008, eBay Canada has announced that pricing promotions will not longer be posted on the Announcement Board.  ...   more »
View Article  eBay US & eBay CA: 50% Off Auction Style Listing Fees 11/23-25
eBay US and Canada will have a listing special from November 24 -25.  Auction-style listings for sellers who have a ...   more »
View Article  PayPal Payment for Fees Showing as Unclaimed Problem is Resolved
 
PayPal payments for eBay seller fees were showing as unclaimed for some sellers.  The issue is being reported as ...   more »
View Article  Old "My eBay" To Be Retired in January
You may have opted-in to view the new My eBay format.  And you may have quickly opted out.  The new ...   more »
View Article  NOW Is The Time To Increase Your Sales With More Effective Listings
What's selling?  What isn't selling?  How are your customers finding your listings?  What keywords are they looking for that you're not using? Would you like a boost to sell more effectively and increase profit?     more »
View Article  2008 Holiday Toy Selling Guide - Learn What Toys Will Be Hot Sellers on eBay!
Do you want to maximize your profit during the busiest selling season of the year?  You can have everything you need to know to be successful selling HOT TOYS on eBay, right at your fingertips with the Holiday Toy Selling Guide!  One of the most valuable things about the Holiday Toy Selling Guide is the research! While the other guy is putting in loads of hours researching toy trends on eBay – you’ll be ahead of the game, because we do it for you!
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View Article  2008 Holiday Toy Guide - Don't Miss Out!
Just in! Jenni from the Holiday Toy Guide is getting ready to roll out the weekly updates for the Holiday Toy Guide. Don't miss out! Here's more info on how you can be successful at making a profit selling toys on eBay, this holiday season:   more »
View Article  Winning Bidders IDs Will Now Be Anonymous

In order to continue to fight fake checkout offers and fraudulent 2nd chance offers, eBay is extending their anonymous bidder ...   more »

View Article  eBay Requires Identity Confirmation When Using Different Computer
eBay has found their new policy of having you confirm your identity when logging into your account from a computer ...   more »
View Article  Offer Free Shipping and Get Free Subtitle Until 12/31/08
Beginning on October 1, 2008 and running through the end of the year, all sellers will receive the option to ...   more »
View Article  Get Free Tips For Selling Toys During The Holidays Delivered Right To Your Inbox
Hints and tips to have a more profitable holiday season in 3 FREE reports from the Holiday Toy Guide. Find out how to get your free insider reports...   more »
View Article  eBay UK Policy Changes on Ivory Trading, Laser Pointers & Novelty Banknotes

eBay UK is changing listing policy on ivory trading, laser pointers and novelty banknotes.  Please see below.

We wanted to ...   more »

View Article  More Changes to Feedback: Request a Revision
eBay is announcement the "Request Feedback Revision" process.  If you have resolved a problem with a buyer, you can send ...   more »
View Article  eBay UK Explains Changes to Listing Durations When BST Ends

We'd like to clarify what happens to listing durations when British Summer Time (BST) ends this Sunday. On Sunday, 26th ...   more »

View Article  Changes to Listing Display for Multiple Items to "More than 10 Available"
eBay is changing the way multiple quantities are displayed in listings.  When this is enforced, if you have a listing ...   more »
View Article  New eBay Detailed Seller Ratings (DSRs) Effective November 3
The new Seller DSRs policy goes into effect on November 3.  Many sellers are dismayed that the minimum DSR to ...   more »
View Article  eBay Australia Adding Best Offer Feature for Sellers
eBay AU will be allowing sellers to offer their buyers the ability to submit a "Best Offer" on Fixed Price and Classified Ad formats.  eBay research shows that eBay US sellers average a 10% increase in sales when offering buyers the opportunity to submit a best choice (or Best Offer in the US).
 
This new feature will be available in early November.  You can read the Best Offer FAQ's here:
 
 
Here is the announcement:
 
From early November, Best Offer will be available across all categories on eBay.com.au for items listed in fixed price or classified ad format.

Currently only available within eBay Motors in Australia, Best Offer is a great way for buyers to get an item they want at a price they are willing to pay and an excellent opportunity for sellers to increase the likelihood of a sale. In fact, our data shows that sellers using Best Offer on eBay.com have seen an average 10% increase* in conversion rates.

Best of all – Best Offer is a free feature so find out more about how to use it now so you can be ready to take advantage when it launches next month!

We wanted to get Best Offer out to you before the Christmas rush but we should point out that it won’t be supported by Turbo Lister or most third party listing tools until next year. In the meantime, you can still take advantage using the Sell Your Item form, Selling Manager or Selling Manager Pro.

Regards
The eBay team
 
View Article  Recalls 10/23/08 - Cribs, Dollar General toy, Leapfrog Didj Batteries
The CPSC has recalled more children's items including Delta Enterprise cribs and Dollar General Speed Boat toys.  Please see below ...   more »
View Article  eBay UK: Free Insertion Fee For Private Sellers, 18 Oct 08
eBay UK is offering free insertion fees on 18 Oct 08 for private sellers only.  eBay UK Business-registered sellers and Powersellers are ...   more »
View Article  eBay Canada 5cent Listing Day - Tues 10/14/08
eBay Canada is offering a One-Day 5 Cent Listing Day, October 14, 2008.  Here are the details:
 
When is ...   more »
View Article  Learn How To Take Great Digital Photos! Don't Lose Money Because of Poor Auction Photos
Have you skipped an auction because the photo of the item for sale was dark? Blurry? Too small? Took to long to load? or was photographed on someone's hard wood floor? Unattrative, poorly taken photos are a major incentive for buyers to skip past your auction and pay a visit to your competition. Learn from an eBay pro, how to avoid common digital photo mistakes.   more »
View Article  Free Text Message Alerts Through November 4

With the busiest shopping season fast approaching, you may want to win items for gifts. Don't miss out on losing an item because you didn't know you were outbid! You can receive text message ...   more »

View Article  eBay UK Eliminates Store Inventory Format

As of 25 September 2008, eBay UK is eliminating the store inventory listings in favor of Buy It Now listings that will ...   more »

View Article  eBay Issuing Credits for Search Glitch
You might be aware that eBay had a glitch on Friday that prevented some listings from being included in the ...   more »
View Article  Safety Recalls: Pottery Barn Kids, Cribs and Soccer Nets

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently issued a recall for the following items:

-Pottery Barn Kids recalls children's ...   more »