Why eBay Doesn’t Care About its SneakerCon Problem | Post Hoc Ergo Propter Hoc and an Exorcism

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image consists of Pharoahe Monch and th1rt3en’s song Cult45 and eBay’s Authentication Program eBay Sneakers’ recent growth looks amazing until you dig in to why the third-party platform’s numbers increased. In 2021 the company acquired SneakerCon and began an attempt at regaining the marketshare lost to StockX, GOAT and other platforms. eBay launched marketing campaigns…

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Does adidas’ Liquidating More Yeezy Inventory Change the Decline in Resale?

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Today adidas announced a further release of YEEZY inventory with a range of existing products being available in phases throughout the month of August across the world. As previously communicated, adi Source: adidas announces further release of existing Yeezy products in August with continued commitment to combatting discrimination and hate On the adidas site and throughout…

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StockX’s Slippery Slope: Rescinding Funds on the Air Jordan 11 Retro Cherry While eBay and Goat Still Allow Sales

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 https://arch-usa.com/how-the-supply-chain-contributed-to-800k-in-nike-product-being-stolen/ I recently reported on why the Supply Chain contributed to the theft of over 800,000 thousand dollars in Nike product. In that same post I discussed the problems of loss prevention for all companies and why storage yards across the country have been getting robbed. I followed that discussion with information on the Railroad…

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eBay’s Partnership with FedEx is a Good Thing, Contrary to Perception

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Posts mentioned in this video: Insider Ties: Why Nike Keeps Winning – Financial Post https://arch-usa.com/insider-ties-nike-keeps-winning-financial-post/ What Was Once a Benefit for Nike is Becoming a Problem: Are Fed Ex Drivers Stealing Sneakers? https://arch-usa.com/what-was-once-a-benefit-for-nike-is-becoming-a-problem-are-fed-ex-drivers-stealing-sneakers/ There are nuances to FedEx and eBay partnering to speed up the process of sneakers that have to be authenticated, but it’s…

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Does eBay Really Have the Best Fees in the Game? How Shipping Shapes Sneaker Resale

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One of the primary methods of increasing the visibility of a listing on eBay is displaying a product with free shipping. On StockX the seller doesn’t pay shipping, my prediction is this will change in the very near future. Businesses, in response to Amazon’s long-standing policies which have shaped all of e-commerce, all offer some…

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Will eBay and Other 3rd Party Platforms Follow Amazon with a Seller Business Insurance Requirement?

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StockX and GOAT are platforms built to avoid issues requiring insurance by sellers. This is a benefit of selling on those sites. The seller and buyer remain anonymous throughout the transaction, placing the burden upon StockX and GOAT to maintain a friction free exchange. While this appears to be a benefit, the amount of money…

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eBay Counters Poshmark and Suede One by Acquiring Sneaker Con Authentication Business

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The deal furthers eBay’s vertical expansion strategy in sneakers and offers customers added confidence in the purchase of high-value items eBay Inc. (Nasdaq: EBAY), a global commerce leader that connects millions of buyers and sellers around the world, and Sneaker Con Digital have entered into a definitive agreement under which eBay has acquired Sneaker Con’s…

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Resale Platforms Need to Understand Amazon | Resale Report and Analysis for October 2021: Part 1

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Last month in September I continued with my reopening of my Amazon Seller Central Marketplace account. By the end of October, I was shutting it down again. Although the numbers above show that I made $20,255.49 on 193 pairs shipped, this doesn’t tell the entire tale of Amazon as a marketplace. I continued using eBay…

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Unlike Other 3rd Party Platforms, StockX Treats Items Sold Like Their Own: StockX News

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From the streets to the stores, retail, resell, and more, StockX editorial has everything you need to know about this thing of ours. (pics from StockX) Source: Editorial Archives – StockX News The largest 3rd party platforms for sellers (sneakers primarily) are easily Amazon, eBay, and the fastest growing of the major channels, StockX. There…

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Biz Talk Ep. 6 | eBay Will Find It Hard To Take Sellers Back From StockX

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Store Re-opening Resale Report & Analysis: https://arch-usa.com/product-category/store-re-opening-resale-report-analysis/ Every year I do a an “end of the year” wrap up and tell my YouTube family how much money I generated from reselling sneakers. While I use the sneakers as tools for research and analyzing brands and retail (my daily visits to retailers are super informative), it’s…

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