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How US Internet Sales Tax changes may impact your business
In June 2018, a US Supreme Court decision removed the requirement for retailers to have a physical presence in a state in order for that state to impose sales tax on these retailers.
eBay Canada Launches Halifax Retail Revival
eBay Canada, along with the Halifax Regional Municipality, is excited to announce the launch of Retail Revival, a program designed to help small- and medium-sized retailers harness the power of ecomme...
Canada Post Shipping Rates are Changing
Canada Post shipping rates will increase soon. As part of their annual rate assessment, they have announced increases on shipping costs effective January 14, 2019.
Canada Post strike over
On Monday, November 26th, the federal government passed legislation directing Canada Post employees to return to work at noon Tuesday, November 27th.
Expect delays on domestic and international shipments
Since October 22nd, Canada Post service has been impacted by rotating strikes resulting from a labour dispute between Canada Post Corp. and its union, CUPW. As a result, there have been delays in the ...
eBay Canada Sends Letter To PM Trudeau on Behalf of SMBs
This week, Andrea Stairs, General Manager of eBay Canada & Latin America, sent a letter to Prime Minister Trudeau on behalf of Canadian eBay small business sellers, expressing concern about the negati...
eBay-Branded Shipping Supplies Store
Recently, there was an issue with the eBay Shipping Supplies Store which resulted in a lack of inventory. We’ve resolved the issue, and you can now purchase inventory and redeem your quarterly voucher...
Introducing Seller Hub Growth: Restock Advice
As of October 12th, you're able to add an edge to your selling strategy with Restock advice, a section that makes recommendations on how you can best keep ahead of your competitors.
Update: Canada Post Rotating Strikes
As you are likely aware, the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) has commenced rotating strikes as of 12:01am on Monday, October 22nd.
Changes to duties and taxes on goods imported from the US and Mexico under the USMCA
This week, Canada, Mexico, and the United States announced a new free trade agreement called the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).
You’re invited: Be a part of the shipping rate tables beta trial
As a valued member of the eBay Canada Community, we’d like to invite you to be a part of the shipping rate tables beta trial. If you choose to participate, you’ll be able to customize your domestic sh...
eBay Store Subscribers: Your Q4 Shipping Supplies Coupon
The Q4 2018 voucher codes for eBay-branded shipping supplies discounts will be emailed to qualified Canadian eBay Store subscribers by October 3rd.
Updates to the eBay User Agreement
At eBay, we strive to make our policies clear and our services easy to use. As part of that commitment, we’re providing you notice of some changes to the eBay User Agreement.
Prepare Now - Possible Canada Post Disruption
As you are likely aware, there is a possibility that Canada Post services may be impacted by a labour disruption as early as September 25, 2018.
Service Metrics Reminder
As announced in the Fall Seller Update, starting October 1, 2018, if you have very high rates of "item not as described" returns you may be subject to an additional 4% final value fee.
Giving you more time to associate your listings with the eBay catalogue in certain categories
We are focused on delivering the very best experience possible on eBay through product-based shopping. To that end, we have decided to provide more time to associate your listings with the eBay catalo...
Canada Post Negotiations with CUPW
As you may already be aware, Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) are currently in the process of negotiating a new collective agreement with the help of a conciliator.
2018 Fall Seller Update
In the 2018 Fall Seller Update, learn about the changes we’re making to help you grow in a competitive marketplace. Find out more about the Update below.
New Store Subscriptions on eBay.ca—They’re Still Coming!
In our 2018 Spring Seller Update, it was announced that two new Store subscriptions—Starter and Enterprise—would be introduced to eBay.ca in late 2018.
Call for submissions: eBay Canada launches 14th annual Entrepreneur of the Year Awards
Are you a striving, self-starting eBay entrepreneur? We want to hear from you for the 14th annual eBay Canada Entrepreneur of the Year Awards! Submissions are accepted until August 18, 2018, so don't ...
Participate in the upcoming product-based shopping experience beta program
As we announced in the 2018 Summer Seller Update, eBay is transitioning to a product-based shopping experience that makes it easy for buyers to find your products. We're looking for sellers that would...
Selling fees have gone down for some Business & Industrial Goods
We’re serious about being the best place to buy industrial equipment. And that’s good news for Business & Industrial (B&I) sellers: we’ve reduced final value fees and capping the maximum fee for the s...
Update for eBay Store subscribers with custom content
In our 2018 Spring Seller Update, we announced that the eBay Stores experience would be updated to provide a new look, more security, and additional features.
Reminder: Seller Hub to become eBay’s primary selling tool
As we announced previously, starting July 2nd, 2018, Seller Hub will replace our selling tool, My eBay selling.
Canada Post: Potential delays for mail services to the US
Recently, Canada Post has advised its customers of customs delays affecting the delivery of mail to addresses in the US.
Update: Shipping Rate Changes
As of July 1st, 2018, the shipping rates you access through Shippo for Canada Post shipping services will change to reflect Canada Post’s standard rates.
Parts & Accessories Catalogue Fitment Now Available
In the 2018 Spring Seller Update, we announced that catalogue fitment was coming to the Canadian Parts & Accessories category.
Australia GST on low-value goods
New laws regarding the Australian Goods and Services Tax (GST) are going into effect in Australia. Australian GST is a tax of 10% on most goods and services sold or consumed in Australia, and today, i...
Seller Hub Webinar Recording
Yesterday, we hosted a webinar to help you get acquainted with Seller Hub.
Seller Hub to become eBay’s primary selling tool
As part of our ongoing commitment to providing Canadian sellers with world-class functionality and actionable data, we will be directing future resources towards developing new Seller Hub features tha...
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