eBay Still Misses Out on Late Holiday Shopping
by Ina Steiner on December 20, 2025 at 10:50 am
eBay is hamstrung from reaching last-minute holiday shoppers by its approach to digital downloads while its rival Etsy actively embraces the strategy.
Why the Secrecy about eBay 'Interested Buyers'?
by Ina Steiner on December 16, 2025 at 11:23 pm
eBay no longer shares how it defines interested buyers for purposes of sending seller-initiated offers. But why the secrecy?

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