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How Bad Is Fraud on Facebook Marketplace?
Facebook Marketplace faced scrutiny over fraud in a September 22nd article in ProPublica titled, " ...
Monday September 27, 2021
Supplier to Provide Etsy with Seller Purchase Data
Etsy is encouraging sellers to use packaging supplies from EcoEnclose, but the partnership betwe ...
Friday September 24, 2021
Which Service Should Etsy Acquire to Help Sellers?
During a presentation at a Wall Street conference last week, Etsy CEO Josh Silverman and Chief Fin ...
Tuesday September 21, 2021
Amazon Seller Faces a Sudden $181,000 Billing Glitch
Imagine the feeling when you're suddenly informed you owe $91,000 in marketplace fees, but it's ...
Monday September 20, 2021
Who Is Behind Vintage Fashion Takedowns on Etsy?
Sellers who list vintage fashion say Etsy is deactivating their listings and holding their payment ...
Friday September 17, 2021
USPS Is Slowing the Mail But Says Keep Mailing Letters!
The USPS says, "Keep mailing letters!" That's part of the advice it offered customers in tod ...
Monday September 13, 2021
Peak Holiday Season Is One Day Longer than Last Year
Online sellers get a reprieve this holiday shopping season, though only by one day. Typically th ...
Sunday September 12, 2021
Sellers Say Etsy Is Harming Them by Hiding Descriptions
Atrocious. Stupid. Confusing. That's what sellers are saying after they encountered a change in ho ...
Tuesday September 7, 2021
Etsy Won't Budge over Mistaken Review
An Etsy seller was penalized for a buyer's mistake over a review, even after the buyer fixed the e ...
Friday September 3, 2021
Etsy Star Sellers: Be Proud - but Don't Brag?
Etsy kicked off its Star Seller program this week that is designed to highlight sell ...
Wednesday September 1, 2021
Facebook Launches Its Version of Top Rated Seller Badge
You've seen them on eBay, and this month they roll out on Etsy. Now Facebook is getting in on the ...