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Amazon’s “Fair Pricing” Policy Creates Stranglehold For Sellers And Inflated Prices For Buyers

During the COVID-19 Pandemic, Amazon suspended the shipment of non-essential items. As a result, consumers were forced to rely on 3rd party sellers to purchase video games, clothing, gimbals, paint, books, puzzles, and other items so they could stay sane while staying home. While 3rd party sellers are an integral aspect of Amazon’s business, many… Continue reading Amazon’s “Fair Pricing” Policy Creates Stranglehold For Sellers And Inflated Prices For Buyers

Slow eBay Sales 2020 – Why You Can’t Sell On eBay

When eBay was founded in 1995, it took the world by storm giving consumers a platform to sell their unwanted junk. Over the years, the company has gone through several transformations. It acquired PayPal before divesting PayPal as an independent company. It also acquired Skype Technologies in October of 2005 before selling it to Microsoft… Continue reading Slow eBay Sales 2020 – Why You Can’t Sell On eBay

Does Amazon Warehouse Deals Really Offer Deals?

As an Amazon customer, you have probably purchased items from the Warehouse. The giant online marketplace created this service to help manage returned, damaged, and refurbished items. It is unclear when Amazon launched this service but it appears to have been very successful right from the get-go. As a Prime member, I am guilty of… Continue reading Does Amazon Warehouse Deals Really Offer Deals?

Amazon Forcing U-PIC Insurance Coverage On 3rd Party Sellers – Only A Glitch?

Amazon has unleashed a handful of “upgrades” and “improvements” over the past few days. Most were announced without prior notice. Today, June 16, 3rd party sellers noticed a change when buying shipping on the e-commerce giant’s platform. Before they’re able to purchase shipping, they’re required to click a box confirming “I certify that the contents… Continue reading Amazon Forcing U-PIC Insurance Coverage On 3rd Party Sellers – Only A Glitch?

Amazon Dropshippers On eBay – How It Impacts American Consumers

Have you purchased from an eBay seller only to have the order fulfilled by Amazon? When eBay was at its highest, the online marketplace had millions of sellers and buyers. Unfortunately, this is no longer the case. Some blame it on Amazon, while others believe it was of its own accord. Whatever the case may… Continue reading Amazon Dropshippers On eBay – How It Impacts American Consumers

Questions Arise About Amazon’s Treatment Of Third-Party Sellers

The Wall Street Journal reported Monday that two U.S. states had initiated investigations into Amazon’s “business practices”. Officials in Washington and California are skeptical about Amazon’s treatment of its third-party (independent) sellers. It is unclear whether the new investigations had anything to do with a previous investigation carried out by the EU in 2019. It… Continue reading Questions Arise About Amazon’s Treatment Of Third-Party Sellers

Anger erupts as Amazon forcefully enrolls 3rd party sellers in automatically authorized return labels

As an Amazon buyer, there is a good chance that you’re going to return an item at some point. The reason you do so would normally have a big impact on the outcome. Have buyer’s remorse and no longer want the item? Well, you would likely be required to pay return shipping. On June 15,… Continue reading Anger erupts as Amazon forcefully enrolls 3rd party sellers in automatically authorized return labels

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