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The PayPal Caste System - Small Merchants Get Squeezed
PayPal is raising its fees for sellers who process more than $3,000/month by up to 32%. ...
Tuesday August 18, 2015
What Questions Would You Ask the Head of eBay Customer Service?
Can you name the head of eBay customer service? While his name appears at the bottom of emails to s ...
Thursday August 13, 2015
USPS Carriers Are Like Uber Drivers for Amazon
Endicia says Uber and Amazon are making moves to enter the package-delivery space, reportedly ...
Wednesday August 12, 2015
PayPal Technical Issue Grinds Service to a Stop
People have been reporting problems logging in to PayPal or getting error messages today. Twitter i ...
Sunday August 9, 2015
Can Fashion Items Sell in the Auction Format Online?
In discussing a promotion running this month in which eBay is encouraging sellers to list auctions ...
Monday August 3, 2015
Amazon UK Runs Huge Promo But Excludes 3P Sellers
Amazon is running a huge promotion for buyers in the UK today, August 3, 2015: It's giving 10 pound ...
Sunday August 2, 2015
Will Amazon Crack Down on eBay Drop Shippers?
Some online sellers on eBay and elsewhere use Amazon as a drop-shipper, and some go further, using ...