Author: GeekSeller Editorial Team

  • Jan 2024 USPS Postage Price Change

    In January 2024, the USPS is set to implement a series of price changes for its shipping and mailing services. Filed with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) in late 2023, these changes include a 5.4% increase for USPS Ground Advantage™, a 5.7% rise in Priority Mail® service fees, and a 5.9% hike in Priority Mail…

  • eBay needs your help to tell Congress that 1099-K Needs a Permanent Fix

    Remember the IRS’s pause on the new $600 threshold for #1099K tax forms? Well, it’s just a band-aid. We’re at risk of reverting to a policy that could burden American online sellers without a permanent fix. Imagine getting tax forms for selling a few old garage items – yes, even if you don’t owe any…

  • GPT- Walmart Seller Assistant

    I have been using ChatGPT for some time and decided to create a simple Walmart Seller Assistant GPT, which I fed with data from our own internal knowledge base about Walmart, as well as knowledge from the official Walmart Help website. ChatGPT just opened its official GPT store to the public, so I am excited…

  • New Email Sending Standards for Gmail and Yahoo: A Guide for Online Sellers

    Recently, Gmail and Yahoo have introduced new requirements for email senders, which will come into effect in February 2024. These changes are set to significantly impact online sellers, especially those who manage their own websites and regularly communicate with buyers via email.

  • Important Etsy Updates: Enhanced Privacy and Forum Access Changes

    Etsy is rolling out significant changes that will impact how users interact with its platform. Starting soon, accessing most forum posts will require a user sign-in, ensuring a more secure and community-focused experience. Additionally, Etsy is tightening its data privacy policies. Effective February 5, access to buyers’ email addresses will be restricted in certain third-party…

  • Is free shipping more important than same-day delivery?

    For retailers planning for 2024, here’s a crucial insight from a recent Forrester survey: customers value free shipping more than same-day delivery. This finding suggests a shift in focus for online retail strategies. Instead of investing heavily in fast delivery, offering free shipping could be a smarter move. It’s a simple yet effective change that…

  • 2024 Amazon US Referral and FBA Fee Changes: A Chronological Overview

    Amazon has just released a summary of the 2024 US referral and FBA fee changes. Here is a chronological summary including all the relevant dates and values.

  • Amazon Announces Reduced Seller Fees for Low-Cost Clothing

    Amazon has announced a reduction in seller fees, but exclusively for clothing items priced under $20. Starting in January, apparel priced under $15 will see a dramatic decrease in seller fees from 17% to 5%. For clothing items between $15 and $20, the fee is adjusted to 10%. This change marks a significant departure from…

  • 2024 Amazon MCF Fee Hike: Average Increase of 3.5%

    Amazon has announced changes to its Multi-Channel Fulfillment (MCF) program, which will affect fees for fulfilling sellers’ off-Amazon orders. Effective from February 5, 2024, these changes include an average MCF fee increase of 3.5% across all delivery speeds, which Amazon highlights as being lower than the 5.9% average increase by other carriers.

  • 2024 Amazon US FBA Fee Adjustments

    In 2024, Amazon will adjust its seller fees, including an average increase of $0.15 per unit sold, new inbound fees averaging $0.27-$1.58 per unit, and reduced FBA fulfillment fees by $0.20-$0.61 per unit. Additionally, referral fees for certain apparel items will be reduced, and monthly storage fees will decrease by $0.09 per cubic foot.