Listen to the streaming podcast below (05:50) A recent PayPal announcement has surfaced of the payment services intention to make several changes in its fees. This has been met with a lot of complaining and grandstanding, so you’re probably wondering, “What’s going on?” There are three particularly important changes. The first one, scheduled to begin [...]
Listen to the streaming podcast below (02:44) The tornado attack on the Oklahoma City area Monday was an intense time here at Uncle Joe’s studio. Just as rush hour began, severe weather started to blanket the greater Oklahoma City metro. Strong winds and hailstones – some as large as softballs – accompanied these storms as they passed [...]
Arriving in the mail last week or so was a large-ish eBay envelope (which I let sit on my desk for a couple days, darn it). I was surprised at its contents: It reminded me fondly of an earlier time when eBay actively promoted an image that it was interested in the success of the [...]
Ebay has announced that all Sellers will be able to create USPS labels from the order details page in My eBay by the end of the month. Additionally, this will become the default printing option for Sellers over the span of the next few months, according to the announcement this week. The change may simplify [...]
I’ve been quiet here for a while as I recuperate from illness. Many readers and listeners have asked about me and sent in their thoughts and good cheer for my recovery. To all of you, my heartfelt thanks and appreciation for your kindness. I’m doing much better, and I expect to be back online in [...]
Postal Rates are on the rise in 2010, according to the USPS in a press release today. The January 4 increase appears to be about half that of the other branded carriers, who also tack on fuel and delivery surcharges and other fees the USPS does not. The venerable standard First Class postage stamp, now [...]
eBay has launched the digital magazine www.TheInsideSource.com as part of its over-arching media push to recapture consumer mindshare. The “magazine” opens with a trendy look, focusing on designer trends and the usual pop culture stuff that appeals to that segment of the Consumer Nation. The launch was reported by Reuters. The debut edition includes a [...]
eBay’s new holiday advertising campaign has caught the attention of the Wall Street Journal, Fox Business and bloggers like Auctionbytes and eBay Strategies. It’s no wonder, since eBay hasn’t run a major media campaign in nearly two years. (If you don’t remember, your “windorphins” may have dropped since you last steeple-chased an aged appliance to “shop victoriously.”) [...]
The “Best Match” sort continues to evolve with eBay’s SR2 announced changes. In this interview segment, Jim “Griff” Griffith explains how “Impressions” and “Performance” scores are used, what Top-Rated Seller adds, and how item relevance and shipping affect this little-understood search mechanism. (Run length: 05:37) This is the fifth part of an ongoing series.
The marketplaces giant eBay announced a “33% Off” listing fee special today. Sellers with 4.5 or better Detailed Seller Ratings in all categories are eligible for the special pricing. The promotion is scheduled to run from September 26 through October 11. The full announcement can be seen here.
