Fee, postage, policy and tax changes for online resellers, checked at the source, with the effect on a $10, $25 and $50 sale.https://resellerindex.com/en-usWed, 14 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMThttps://resellerindex.com/changes/whatnot/2026-11-04-whatnot-carrier-weight-adjustments/https://resellerindex.com/changes/whatnot/2026-11-04-whatnot-carrier-weight-adjustments/For US shipments sent on or after November 4, 2026, USPS charges for packages that weigh more than their Whatnot-generated label go to the seller's Whatnot ledger. Until now Whatnot absorbed them. For now Whatnot still covers dimension and hazmat adjustments, and it doesn't pass on UPS adjustments yet. Sellers whose first sale was on or after Sept 5, 2026 aren't part of this rollout, and neither are sellers who use their own labels. Source: https://help.whatnot.com/hc/en-us/articles/45116465852557-Review-and-appeal-carrier-adjustments (verified 2026-10-14).Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:00:00 GMTpostagewhatnothttps://resellerindex.com/changes/whatnot/2026-11-01-whatnot-premier-shop-discount-ends/https://resellerindex.com/changes/whatnot/2026-11-01-whatnot-premier-shop-discount-ends/Until October 31, 2026, Whatnot cuts a Premier Shop's commission by a relative 10%, so 8% becomes 7.2%. Starting November 1 that discount goes away, and the rate depends only on the seller's four-week sales tier. Premier Shops keep the badge, the extra visibility in search and priority support. Qualifying still takes $50,000 in sales, 250 orders and 10 shows in 90 days. Source: https://help.whatnot.com/hc/en-us/articles/31084236928909-Premier-Shop-Program (verified 2026-10-14).Sun, 01 Nov 2026 12:00:00 GMTfeeswhatnothttps://resellerindex.com/changes/poshmark/2026-10-26-poshmark-overweight-label-deductions/https://resellerindex.com/changes/poshmark/2026-10-26-poshmark-overweight-label-deductions/From October 26, 2026, if you ship a package over 5 lb on the standard label without upgrading it, Poshmark takes the upgrade cost from your earnings. Poshmark used to absorb this cost. The upgrade is $5.00 for 5.01-10 lb and $10.00 for 10.01-15 lb. A package over 15 lb on one label costs $15.00 at 15.01-25 lb, or the full USPS price over 25 lb. Source: https://blog.poshmark.com/2026/10/08/shipping-heavier-items-how-label-upgrades-work/ (verified 2026-10-14).Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTpostageposhmarkhttps://resellerindex.com/changes/mercari/2026-10-19-mercari-label-rates-up/https://resellerindex.com/changes/mercari/2026-10-19-mercari-label-rates-up/From October 19, 2026, most Mercari prepaid USPS label prices go up for new and existing listings. At the Best rate, Ground Advantage goes from $4.91 to $5.39 at 4 oz, $7.48 to $7.99 at 1 lb and $12.83 to $13.99 at 3 lb, and Priority Mail 2 lb goes from $15.29 to $16.29. Standard rates (packages over 1 cu ft or longer than 22 in) rise more: Ground Advantage 1 lb goes from $7.59 to $8.99. Source: https://www.mercari.com/us/help_center/article/169/ (verified 2026-10-14).Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTpostagemercarihttps://resellerindex.com/changes/mercari/2026-10-19-mercari-media-mail-labels-down/https://resellerindex.com/changes/mercari/2026-10-19-mercari-media-mail-labels-down/From October 19, 2026, Mercari's prepaid Media Mail labels cost $4.47 for 1 lb (was $4.99), $5.22 for 2 lb (was $5.99) and $5.97 for 3 lb (was $6.99). The new prices apply to new and existing listings, whether the buyer or the seller pays shipping. Even so, they're $0.08 to $0.11 above USPS's own Media Mail prices ($4.39 for 1 lb). Source: https://www.mercari.com/us/help_center/article/169/ (verified 2026-10-14).Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTpostagemercarihttps://resellerindex.com/changes/poshmark/2026-10-19-poshmark-hazmat-fee-full/https://resellerindex.com/changes/poshmark/2026-10-19-poshmark-hazmat-fee-full/Poshmark paid all of USPS's $50 hazmat noncompliance fee through July 31, 2026, then charged sellers $5 for each flagged package from August 1. From October 19, 2026, sellers pay the full $50 from their earnings if USPS flags their package. Poshmark says the usual trigger is an old hazmat label on a reused box, including the small 'Limited Quantity' diamond. Source: https://blog.poshmark.com/2026/10/05/usps-hazmat-fee-update-how-to-avoid-the-50-fee/ (verified 2026-10-14).Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTpostageposhmarkhttps://resellerindex.com/changes/ebay/2026-10-15-ebay-live-out-of-seller-standards/https://resellerindex.com/changes/ebay/2026-10-15-ebay-live-out-of-seller-standards/From October 15, 2026, eBay Live transactions no longer count in seller standards or service metrics calculations. That includes eBay Live sales completed before that date. eBay says it will rate eBay Live performance separately under a future program. Source: https://www.ebay.com/help/policies/selling-policies/seller-performance-policy?id=4347 (verified 2026-10-14).Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTpolicyebayhttps://resellerindex.com/changes/ebay/2026-10-14-ebay-currency-conversion-3-25/https://resellerindex.com/changes/ebay/2026-10-14-ebay-currency-conversion-3-25/For US-registered sellers, the charge eBay keeps when it converts your funds for an item listed or sold on another eBay site is now 3.25% (it was 3% until October 14, 2026). Ordinary US-dollar sales on ebay.com aren't affected. Source: https://www.ebay.com/help/selling/fees-credits-invoices/selling-fees?id=4822 (verified 2026-10-14).Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTfeesebayhttps://resellerindex.com/changes/whatnot/2026-10-12-whatnot-international-rates/https://resellerindex.com/changes/whatnot/2026-10-12-whatnot-international-rates/Whatnot updated its USPS International rates on October 12, 2026. It says most shipments now cost the same or less, including nearly all shipments to Canada, but some cost more, such as packages over 8 oz to Australia. Whatnot picks the service: First-Class Package International for packages up to 4 lb worth under $400, and Priority Mail International for everything else. To Canada, a package up to 4 oz now costs $8.55-$9.12. Source: https://help.whatnot.com/hc/en-us/articles/49596287331597-International-shipping-for-US-sellers (verified 2026-10-14).Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTpostagewhatnothttps://resellerindex.com/changes/ebay/2026-10-04-ebay-labels-no-holiday-increase/https://resellerindex.com/changes/ebay/2026-10-04-ebay-labels-no-holiday-increase/During USPS holiday pricing (October 4, 2026 to January 17, 2027), eBay Labels prices don't go up for Priority Mail or Ground Advantage packages up to 20 lb in Zones 1-8, or for Priority Mail Flat Rate. Ground Advantage cubic tiers .30-1.0 go up $1.18 to $2.84 depending on zone. Shipments to USPS-designated rural ZIP codes are charged commercial rates. Source: https://community.ebay.com/forum/announcements-57928/topic/2026-usps-peak-season-rate-increases-483308/ (verified 2026-10-14).Sun, 04 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTpostageebayhttps://resellerindex.com/changes/usps/2026-10-04-usps-holiday-prices/https://resellerindex.com/changes/usps/2026-10-04-usps-holiday-prices/Temporary prices on Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, Ground Advantage and Parcel Select until 12 a.m. CT on Jan 17, 2027. A 0-3 lb Ground Advantage parcel costs $0.40 more at commercial prices in Zones 1-4 ($0.55 in Zones 5-9) and $0.50 more at retail ($0.75). Heavier parcels rise more, up to $7.70. Media Mail and First-Class Mail are not affected. Source: https://about.usps.com/newsroom/national-releases/2026/0825-usps-announces-temporary-price-change-for-2026-holiday-shipping-season.htm (verified 2026-10-14).Sun, 04 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTpostageuspshttps://resellerindex.com/changes/tiktok/2026-10-01-tiktok-live-auction-referral-cut/https://resellerindex.com/changes/tiktok/2026-10-01-tiktok-live-auction-referral-cut/From October 1 to December 31, 2026 (Pacific time), eligible new US auction sellers pay a 4% referral fee instead of the standard 6% on Seller LIVE Auction orders with a $1 starting bid. For US-based sellers, eligible categories include Fashion, Electronics, Books and Beauty, but not Collectibles or Luxury Resale. Larger existing auction sellers ($65K or more in LIVE sales in the last 30 days, with recent auction sales and a Shop Performance Score of 3.5+) get 3% on high-value auction orders in seven categories. Regular LIVE and listing sales stay at the standard rate. Source: https://seller-us.tiktok.com/university/essay?knowledge_id=6219480922474258&lang=en (verified 2026-10-14).Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTfeestiktokhttps://resellerindex.com/changes/amazon/2026-09-30-amazon-business-hour-delivery-rate/https://resellerindex.com/changes/amazon/2026-09-30-amazon-business-hour-delivery-rate/From September 30, 2026, US seller-fulfilled shipments to Amazon Business customers must arrive during the customer's operating hours at least 90% of the time, measured over a rolling 14 days. Sellers below 90% on September 30 get a notice. If the rate hasn't improved by October 30, their FBM offers may be switched off for Amazon Business customers. Amazon says shipments that use Automated Handling Time, Shipping Settings Automation and Amazon Buy Shipping together are guaranteed to meet it. Source: https://sellercentral.amazon.com/seller-forums/discussions/t/57222b70-40df-4574-aa0f-9f815c197987 (verified 2026-10-14).Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMTpolicyamazonhttps://resellerindex.com/changes/usps/2026-09-22-usps-holiday-ship-by-dates/https://resellerindex.com/changes/usps/2026-09-22-usps-holiday-ship-by-dates/For delivery before Dec. 25, USPS recommends sending Ground Advantage and First-Class Mail by Dec. 17, Priority Mail by Dec. 18 and Priority Mail Express by Dec. 19, 2026 in the lower 48 states. The First-Class Mail, Priority Mail and Priority Mail Express dates also apply to Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and the U.S. territories; Ground Advantage to or from those places has a service expectation of 10 days or more. These are recommendations, not guarantees. Source: https://about.usps.com/newsroom/national-releases/2026/0922-usps-recommends-2026-holiday-mailing-shipping-dates.htm (verified 2026-10-14).Tue, 22 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMTpostageuspshttps://resellerindex.com/changes/whatnot/2026-09-21-whatnot-volume-tiers/https://resellerindex.com/changes/whatnot/2026-09-21-whatnot-volume-tiers/US sellers' commission now depends on total sales in the previous four-week period. The standard tier ($0-14,999) is still 8% (4% for coins). Tier 1 starts at $15,000; the top published tier ($500,000+) pays 3.5% (coins) to 6.5% (sports, TCG). Payment processing of 2.9% + $0.30 still applies. Source: https://help.whatnot.com/hc/en-us/articles/4847069165965-Whatnot-seller-fees (verified 2026-10-14).Mon, 21 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMTfeeswhatnothttps://resellerindex.com/changes/ebay/2026-09-19-ebay-labels-rate-update/https://resellerindex.com/changes/ebay/2026-09-19-ebay-labels-rate-update/From September 19, 2026, eBay Labels prices went up $0.10 for Ground Advantage packages up to 2 lb, and by $0.27 to $2.28 for 3-5 lb, in Zones 1-8. Priority Mail up to 10 lb to Zone 8 went up $0.73 to $4.35, and Flat Rate packages went up $0.30. The changes don't apply to rural ZIP codes. Source: https://community.ebay.com/forum/announcements-57928/topic/usps-rate-update-effective-september-19-2026-481580/ (verified 2026-10-14).Sat, 19 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMTpostageebayhttps://resellerindex.com/changes/mercari/2026-09-01-mercari-hazmat-fee-split/https://resellerindex.com/changes/mercari/2026-09-01-mercari-hazmat-fee-split/Since July 12, 2026, USPS has charged $50 when a package of non-hazardous items carries a visible HAZMAT label, often an old label on a reused box. For Mercari packages postmarked from September 1, 2026, Mercari pays $25 and takes $25 from the seller's earnings. To avoid it, remove or fully black out old hazmat labels. Source: https://www.mercari.com/us/help_center/article/172/ (verified 2026-10-14).Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMTpostagemercarihttps://resellerindex.com/changes/whatnot/2026-09-01-whatnot-seller-provided-support/https://resellerindex.com/changes/whatnot/2026-09-01-whatnot-seller-provided-support/On September 1, 2026, Whatnot started rolling Seller Provided Support out to every US seller account. Buyer requests about missing, damaged or late items now go straight to the seller, who has two business days to respond. If the seller doesn't respond and the buyer escalates, Whatnot refunds the buyer and bills the seller. Premier Shops must also answer at least 95% of requests within two business days. Source: https://help.whatnot.com/hc/en-us/articles/26528358542349-Seller-Provided-Support-for-Sellers (verified 2026-10-14).Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMTpolicywhatnothttps://resellerindex.com/changes/whatnot/2026-08-31-whatnot-early-payout-rules/https://resellerindex.com/changes/whatnot/2026-08-31-whatnot-early-payout-rules/Starting August 31, 2026, only qualifying orders count toward Whatnot's Early Payout milestones. An order qualifies if it was delivered (or 30 days passed since payment with no cancellation, refund, chargeback or dispute), wasn't local pickup, a giveaway or a tip, and had no coupon or credit applied. Sellers who already had Early Payout keep it. Sellers who started before Aug 31 could qualify under the old rules until Sept 30, 2026. Source: https://help.whatnot.com/hc/en-us/articles/4417983584141-Early-Payout-Program (verified 2026-10-14).Mon, 31 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMTpolicywhatnothttps://resellerindex.com/changes/usps/2026-08-21-usps-january-2027-mailing-increase-capped/https://resellerindex.com/changes/usps/2026-08-21-usps-january-2027-mailing-increase-capped/On July 16, 2026, USPS asked the Postal Regulatory Commission to let it count estimated fiscal 2026 density rate authority so it could move its yearly mailing price increase to January 2027. The PRC denied the request on Aug. 21, 2026 (Order No. 9696) but said USPS may still file in October 2026 for a January 2027 increase. The PRC's Oct. 14, 2026 rate-authority table puts the most USPS can raise First-Class Mail and Package Services (which includes Media Mail) at 2.105% on average. Source: https://prc.arkcase.com/api/prc-dockets/filing/downloadFile?fileId=256225&inline=true (verified 2026-10-14).Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMTpostageuspshttps://resellerindex.com/changes/ebay/2026-08-18-ebay-authenticity-guarantee-coins-500/https://resellerindex.com/changes/ebay/2026-08-18-ebay-authenticity-guarantee-coins-500/eBay's Authenticity Guarantee now covers single graded US and world coins, and single raw US coins, priced at $500 and up in the Coins: US, Canada and World categories on ebay.com. A sold coin ships to eBay's authenticator first. eBay pays for authentication, there's no opt-out, and sets, lots and collections aren't eligible. Source: https://community.ebay.com/forum/announcements-57928/topic/introducing-authenticity-guarantee-for-coins-470520/ (verified 2026-10-14).Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMTpolicyebayhttps://resellerindex.com/changes/ebay/2026-08-08-ebay-labels-ground-advantage-zones-5-8/https://resellerindex.com/changes/ebay/2026-08-08-ebay-labels-ground-advantage-zones-5-8/From August 8, 2026, eBay Labels Ground Advantage prices for 3-5 lb packages went up $1.00 to Zone 5 and $2.00 to Zones 6-8. Zones 1-4 and other weights didn't change in this update. eBay posted the notice two days after the change took effect. Source: https://community.ebay.com/forum/announcements-57928/topic/usps-ground-advantage-rate-update-effective-august-8-2026-474142/ (verified 2026-10-14).Sat, 08 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMTpostageebayhttps://resellerindex.com/changes/whatnot/2026-07-31-whatnot-fcml-78-cents/https://resellerindex.com/changes/whatnot/2026-07-31-whatnot-fcml-78-cents/On July 31, 2026, Whatnot raised First-Class Mail Letter labels for cards and stickers by $0.04, in line with USPS. Labels now cost $0.78 up to 1 oz with no extra fees, $1.09 over 1-2 oz and $1.39 over 2-3 oz. FCML covers only live-show TCG, sports card and sticker orders of 5 or fewer items that weigh 3 oz or less and total $20 or less. Source: https://help.whatnot.com/hc/en-us/articles/23014988889229-USPS-First-Class-Mail-Letter-FCML-shipping-for-sellers (verified 2026-10-14).Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMTpostagewhatnothttps://resellerindex.com/changes/whatnot/2026-07-31-whatnot-ground-advantage-default/https://resellerindex.com/changes/whatnot/2026-07-31-whatnot-ground-advantage-default/Whatnot's negotiated USPS Ground Advantage rate is $7.75 ($6.85 + fees) for 1-5 lb packages. Under 1 lb is priced by weight only: $4.47 under 4 oz, $4.85 under 8 oz, $5.25 under 12 oz, $6.75 under 16 oz. Flat Rate stays available at a temporary $12.99 through Nov 1, 2026. Source: https://help.whatnot.com/hc/en-us/articles/46768886074765-USPS-shipping-updates-on-Whatnot-as-of-July-31 (verified 2026-10-14).Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMTpostagewhatnothttps://resellerindex.com/changes/depop/2026-07-30-depop-ebay-acquisition/https://resellerindex.com/changes/depop/2026-07-30-depop-ebay-acquisition/On Feb 18, 2026, eBay agreed to buy Depop from Etsy for about $1.2 billion in cash, subject to adjustments, and it completed the purchase on July 30, 2026. Depop keeps its own brand and app, and accounts won't be merged with eBay. Depop's help center says no changes to fees or payments are planned at this time. eBay says it plans to bring its shipping, personalization and other capabilities to Depop over time. Source: https://www.ebayinc.com/stories/news/ebay-completes-acquisition-of-depop/ (verified 2026-10-14).Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMTpolicydepophttps://resellerindex.com/changes/ebay/2026-07-29-ebay-authenticity-guarantee-cards-200/https://resellerindex.com/changes/ebay/2026-07-29-ebay-authenticity-guarantee-cards-200/eBay's Authenticity Guarantee now covers eligible single trading cards, raw or graded, priced at $200 and up (it was $250). This applies to CCG, non-sport and sports card singles listed on ebay.com. A sold card ships to PSA's authentication facility instead of to the buyer, at no extra cost to you, but each order must ship on its own because combined shipping isn't supported. eBay rolled this out 'over the coming weeks', and its September Seller News said these cards are now included. Source: https://community.ebay.com/forum/announcements-57928/topic/authenticity-guarantee-is-expanding-to-more-trading-cards-469377/ (verified 2026-10-14).Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMTpolicyebayhttps://resellerindex.com/changes/ebay/2026-07-25-ebay-labels-ground-advantage-3-5-lb/https://resellerindex.com/changes/ebay/2026-07-25-ebay-labels-ground-advantage-3-5-lb/From July 25, 2026, eBay Labels prices for Ground Advantage packages weighing 3-5 lb went up $0.10 in every zone, 1 through 8. Lighter packages didn't change in this update. Source: https://community.ebay.com/forum/announcements-57928/topic/usps-ground-advantage-rate-update-effective-july-25-2026-470919/ (verified 2026-10-14).Sat, 25 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMTpostageebayhttps://resellerindex.com/changes/usps/2026-07-12-usps-commercial-ground-advantage-ounce-tiers/https://resellerindex.com/changes/usps/2026-07-12-usps-commercial-ground-advantage-ounce-tiers/USPS ended ounce-based price differences in published commercial Ground Advantage prices, so a 4 oz parcel now costs the same as a 15.999 oz one. Zone 1, 4 oz: $5.09 at January 18 prices, $5.50 after the April 26 increase, $6.93 from July 12, and $7.33 with holiday prices since Oct 4. Negotiated platform rates can be lower. Source: https://about.usps.com/newsroom/national-releases/2026/0511-usps-recommends-competitive-price-changes-for-july-2026.htm (verified 2026-10-14).Sun, 12 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMTpostageuspshttps://resellerindex.com/changes/usps/2026-07-12-usps-dim-divisor-139/https://resellerindex.com/changes/usps/2026-07-12-usps-dim-divisor-139/Since July 12, 2026, Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, Ground Advantage and Parcel Select boxes over 1,728 cubic inches (1 cubic foot) are billed at the greater of actual weight or dimensional weight, and dimensional weight is now length x width x height divided by 139 instead of 166. Each side is also rounded up to the next whole inch instead of to the nearest inch. A 16 x 12 x 12 in. box now bills as 17 lb instead of 14 lb. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/15/2026-09785/domestic-competitive-products-pricing-and-mailing-standards-changes (verified 2026-10-14).Sun, 12 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMTpostageuspshttps://resellerindex.com/changes/usps/2026-07-12-usps-forever-stamp-82/https://resellerindex.com/changes/usps/2026-07-12-usps-forever-stamp-82/Mailing-services prices rose about 4.8% on July 12, 2026, and the First-Class Forever stamp went from 78 to 82 cents. It matters if you mail cards or small flat items with stamps. Source: https://about.usps.com/newsroom/national-releases/2026/0409-usps-recommends-new-prices-for-july.htm (verified 2026-10-14).Sun, 12 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMTpostageuspshttps://resellerindex.com/changes/usps/2026-07-12-usps-ground-advantage-cubic-soft-packs/https://resellerindex.com/changes/usps/2026-07-12-usps-ground-advantage-cubic-soft-packs/Since July 12, 2026, Ground Advantage Cubic soft packs (poly mailers and padded envelopes) are priced on 5 tiers instead of 10, set by length plus width: up to 21 in. is tier 0.10, up to 27 in. is 0.20, up to 31 in. is 0.30, up to 34 in. is 0.40 and up to 36 in. is 0.50. A 10 x 13 in. mailer (23 in.) was tier 0.30 and is now 0.20; a 12 x 15 1/2 in. mailer drops from 0.50 to 0.30. The longest side allowed for Ground Advantage and Priority Mail Cubic also rose from 18 to 22 in. The other limits are unchanged: 20 lb maximum, with up to 1 cubic foot for Ground Advantage and 0.5 cubic foot for Priority Mail. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/15/2026-09785/domestic-competitive-products-pricing-and-mailing-standards-changes (verified 2026-10-14).Sun, 12 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMTpostageuspshttps://resellerindex.com/changes/usps/2026-07-12-usps-hazmat-handling-fee/https://resellerindex.com/changes/usps/2026-07-12-usps-hazmat-handling-fee/Since July 12, 2026, a Priority Mail or Priority Mail Express package containing hazardous materials pays a $7.50 HAZMAT Handling Fee, at both retail and commercial prices. Ground Advantage and Parcel Select also have the fee, but it is set at $0 for now and USPS kept the option to raise it. Commercial packages found with hazardous materials that were not properly declared and labeled can be charged a $50 HAZMAT Noncompliance Fee. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/14/2026-09584/change-in-rates-and-classifications-of-general-applicability-for-competitive-products (verified 2026-10-14).Sun, 12 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMTpostageuspshttps://resellerindex.com/changes/usps/2026-07-12-usps-hazmat-noncompliance-fee/https://resellerindex.com/changes/usps/2026-07-12-usps-hazmat-noncompliance-fee/Since July 12, 2026, USPS charges a $50 HAZMAT Noncompliance Fee on commercial-price competitive packages (Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, Ground Advantage, Parcel Select and others) when it detects hazardous materials that weren't declared and labeled. Resellers most often get hit for reusing a box that still shows old hazmat markings. Notice 123 doesn't list the fee for Media Mail or for retail counter prices. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/14/2026-09584/change-in-rates-and-classifications-of-general-applicability-for-competitive-products (verified 2026-10-14).Sun, 12 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMTpostageuspshttps://resellerindex.com/changes/usps/2026-07-12-usps-media-mail-down/https://resellerindex.com/changes/usps/2026-07-12-usps-media-mail-down/In the July 12, 2026 price change, Media Mail went down at every weight checked: 1 lb $4.47 to $4.39, 2 lb $5.22 to $5.13, 5 lb $7.47 to $7.34, 10 lb $11.22 to $11.02. Retail and commercial Media Mail prices are the same, and USPS Tracking is included. Source: https://pe.usps.com/Archive/NHTML/DMMArchive20260712/Notice123.htm (verified 2026-10-14).Sun, 12 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMTpostageuspshttps://resellerindex.com/changes/usps/2026-07-12-usps-parcel-dimensions-required/https://resellerindex.com/changes/usps/2026-07-12-usps-parcel-dimensions-required/Since July 12, 2026, the shipping data a label service sends USPS for commercial Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, Ground Advantage and Parcel Select must include each parcel's accurate length, width and height. Flat Rate and USPS Returns pieces are exempt. USPS put off charging for missing or wrong dimensions until a second phase, tentatively early 2027; until then, the $3.00 Dimension Noncompliance Fee for missing or wrong dimensions still applies only to parcels over 1 cubic foot or 22 in. long. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/03/31/2026-06223/parcel-dimension-compliance (verified 2026-10-14).Sun, 12 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMTpolicyuspshttps://resellerindex.com/changes/ebay/2026-07-01-ebay-below-standard-7-percent/https://resellerindex.com/changes/ebay/2026-07-01-ebay-below-standard-7-percent/Since July 1, 2026, a US seller rated Below Standard for four or more months in a row pays an extra 7% of the sale total in final value fees. Before the fourth month the extra is 6%. A Very High 'item not as described' rate for four or more months in a row raises that category's extra fee from 5% to 6%. The higher rate lasts until your rating improves. Source: https://www.ebay.com/help/selling/fees-credits-invoices/selling-fees?id=4822 (verified 2026-10-14).Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMTfeesebayhttps://resellerindex.com/changes/irs/2026-07-01-irs-mileage-76-cents/https://resellerindex.com/changes/irs/2026-07-01-irs-mileage-76-cents/Citing higher fuel prices, the IRS raised the business standard mileage rate to 76 cents a mile for driving on or after July 1, 2026 (Announcement 2026-11, in the July 13, 2026 Internal Revenue Bulletin). Miles driven before July 1 stay at 72.5 cents, so a 2026 mileage log needs the two halves totaled separately. Medical and military moving miles rose to 23.5 cents, and charity miles stay at 14 cents. General information, not tax advice: check with a tax pro. Source: https://www.irs.gov/irb/2026-29_irb (verified 2026-10-14).Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMTtaxirshttps://resellerindex.com/changes/amazon/2026-06-29-amazon-handling-time-accuracy/https://resellerindex.com/changes/amazon/2026-06-29-amazon-handling-time-accuracy/From June 29, 2026, each seller-fulfilled SKU's handling time must match how fast you actually ship it. Amazon recommends turning on Automated Handling Time, which comes with late-shipment-rate protection. If a SKU you set by hand is consistently shipped at least one day faster than stated (Amazon monitors over 30 days), it gets flagged and you have 30 days to fix it, or Amazon manages that SKU's handling time itself. Custom, handmade and heavy-and-bulky less-than-truckload shipments are exempt. Source: https://sellercentral.amazon.com/seller-forums/discussions/t/da197a8b-e781-4530-99db-eb0ac8a5876d (verified 2026-10-14).Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMTpolicyamazonhttps://resellerindex.com/changes/tiktok/2026-05-20-tiktok-fbt-fulfillment-fees/https://resellerindex.com/changes/tiktok/2026-05-20-tiktok-fbt-fulfillment-fees/From May 20, 2026, Fulfilled by TikTok (FBT) fees for single-unit items from 16 to 50 lb dropped by $0.10 to $5 per unit. From June 18, 2026, per-unit fees for 2-, 3- and 4+-unit orders in the 5-20 lb tiers rose by $0.10 to $3.00. On June 1, 2026, FBT replaced its flat $3.00-per-order customer return handling fee with itemized per-unit return fees. Source: https://seller-us.tiktok.com/university/essay?knowledge_id=3507056320268087&lang=en (verified 2026-10-14).Wed, 20 May 2026 12:00:00 GMTfeestiktokhttps://resellerindex.com/changes/etsy/2026-05-07-etsy-purchase-protection-250-cap/https://resellerindex.com/changes/etsy/2026-05-07-etsy-purchase-protection-250-cap/For cases opened from May 7, 2026, Etsy Purchase Protection pays up to $250 of the refund on an eligible order, even if the order total is higher, and the seller is charged the rest. Etsy suggests buying shipping insurance for orders over $250. To qualify, you must ship within your processing time with valid tracking or an Etsy label and reply to the buyer's Help request within 48 hours. A damaged item is covered only the first time it happens in a calendar year. Source: https://help.etsy.com/hc/en-us/articles/5850122619287-What-is-Etsy-s-Purchase-Protection-for-Sellers (verified 2026-10-14).Thu, 07 May 2026 12:00:00 GMTpolicyetsyhttps://resellerindex.com/changes/usps/2026-04-26-usps-time-limited-8-percent/https://resellerindex.com/changes/usps/2026-04-26-usps-time-limited-8-percent/An 8% increase on base postage for Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, Ground Advantage and Parcel Select, in place until midnight CT on Jan 17, 2027. USPS said no other products were affected, including First-Class stamps. Source: https://about.usps.com/newsroom/national-releases/2026/0325-usps-announces-transportation-related-time-limited-price-change.pdf (verified 2026-10-14).Sun, 26 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMTpostageuspshttps://resellerindex.com/changes/depop/2026-03-23-depop-boosting-12-percent/https://resellerindex.com/changes/depop/2026-03-23-depop-boosting-12-percent/For new US and UK listings from March 23, 2026, Depop's Boosted Listings fee is 12% of the item price (plus shipping if you arrange your own). It applies only when a buyer interacted with the boosted listing and bought within 28 days. Australia is 8%. Depop's page doesn't say which rate applies to listings created before then. US sellers still pay no Depop selling fee; processing is 3.3% + $0.45. Source: https://depophelp.zendesk.com/hc/en-gb/articles/360001791127-Seller-fees-and-charges (verified 2026-10-14).Mon, 23 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMTfeesdepophttps://resellerindex.com/changes/tiktok/2026-03-03-tiktok-smart-promotion/https://resellerindex.com/changes/tiktok/2026-03-03-tiktok-smart-promotion/TikTok Shop's Smart Promotion charges a fixed 3.5% of shop GMV outside campaign periods, plus another 1.0-2.0 points during campaigns. In return, TikTok funds buyer discounts at least equal to the fee rate. Most sellers moved over from the older co-funded model by March 3, 2026. TikTok says enrolling became required to join platform campaigns, Flash Sales, Premium Offers and weekly promos 'starting in April', and brand campaigns since June. You can opt out at any time, but then you can't join those campaigns. Source: https://seller-us.tiktok.com/university/essay?knowledge_id=4827354015483691&lang=en (verified 2026-10-14).Tue, 03 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMTfeestiktokhttps://resellerindex.com/changes/whatnot/2026-03-02-whatnot-late-shipment-refunds/https://resellerindex.com/changes/whatnot/2026-03-02-whatnot-late-shipment-refunds/Since March 2, 2026, if a US domestic order ships late, the seller has no valid proof of drop-off and the buyer escalates, Whatnot takes the refund back from the seller. Valid proof is a drop-off photo from the in-app scanner, a Whatnot Manifest or carrier scan form, or a carrier acceptance or kiosk receipt. Orders must ship within two business days of the sale. Source: https://help.whatnot.com/hc/en-us/articles/360061195412-Whatnot-Seller-Protection-How-We-Resolve-Order-Issues-Together (verified 2026-10-14).Mon, 02 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMTpolicywhatnothttps://resellerindex.com/changes/amazon/2026-02-28-amazon-otdr-deactivation-change/https://resellerindex.com/changes/amazon/2026-02-28-amazon-otdr-deactivation-change/From February 28, 2026, falling below Amazon's 90% on-time delivery rate for seller-fulfilled orders deactivates only the listings that hurt your rate most. Before, all FBM listings were deactivated. Amazon can still pull all of them if you're far below 90% or keep missing. For standard shipping, you're protected from late deliveries if you turn on shipping settings automation and automated handling time and buy OTDR-protected labels through Amazon Buy Shipping or Veeqo. Source: https://sellercentral.amazon.com/seller-forums/discussions/t/bb76566a-c8a4-468d-bb94-d49402c83023 (verified 2026-10-14).Sat, 28 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMTpolicyamazonhttps://resellerindex.com/changes/ebay/2026-02-20-ebay-user-agreement-ai-agents/https://resellerindex.com/changes/ebay/2026-02-20-ebay-user-agreement-ai-agents/Section 3 of eBay's User Agreement forbids robots, scrapers and other automated means, "including, without limitation buy-for-me agents, LLM-driven bots," and end-to-end ordering flows without human review, to access eBay without eBay's prior express permission. The wording is in the version effective Feb 20, 2026 and the current one effective June 28, 2026. Source: https://www.ebay.com/help/policies/member-behaviour-policies/user-agreement?id=4259 (verified 2026-10-14).Fri, 20 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMTpolicyebayhttps://resellerindex.com/changes/usps/2026-02-17-usps-one-mailing-increase-per-year/https://resellerindex.com/changes/usps/2026-02-17-usps-one-mailing-increase-per-year/A Postal Regulatory Commission rule (Order No. 9426) bars USPS from raising market-dominant prices more than once per fiscal year (Oct. 1 to Sept. 30) from March 1, 2026 through Sept. 30, 2030. Price cuts and de minimis increases are exempt. Market-dominant products include First-Class Mail stamps and Package Services, the class that contains Media Mail. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/01/16/2026-00871/system-for-regulating-rates-and-classes-for-market-dominant-products (verified 2026-10-14).Tue, 17 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMTpostageuspshttps://resellerindex.com/changes/amazon/2026-02-16-amazon-safet-window-30-days/https://resellerindex.com/changes/amazon/2026-02-16-amazon-safet-window-30-days/From February 16, 2026, US seller-fulfilled SAFE-T claims must be filed within 30 days (was 60). The clock starts at the return delivery scan at your warehouse or the refund date, whichever is later. For lost shipments it starts at the last scan. Source: https://sellercentral.amazon.com/seller-forums/discussions/t/d95b0e44-60fc-4c16-b690-3626c9a3c43c (verified 2026-10-14).Mon, 16 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMTpolicyamazonhttps://resellerindex.com/changes/amazon/2026-02-08-amazon-prepaid-return-labels-all-values/https://resellerindex.com/changes/amazon/2026-02-08-amazon-prepaid-return-labels-all-values/From February 8, 2026, all US seller-fulfilled returns go through Amazon's Prepaid Return Label program, whatever the item's value. The old high-value exemption is gone. Category exemptions still apply, including handmade, dangerous goods and extra-large or heavy items. Amazon points sellers to SAFE-T claims for refunds they dispute. Source: https://sellercentral.amazon.com/seller-forums/discussions/t/c1eae42b-ead4-4c63-a007-aefbca44a867 (verified 2026-10-14).Sun, 08 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMTpolicyamazonhttps://resellerindex.com/changes/amazon/2026-01-26-amazon-fbm-refund-window-4-days/https://resellerindex.com/changes/amazon/2026-01-26-amazon-fbm-refund-window-4-days/From January 26, 2026, FBM sellers have four calendar days (was two business days) after a return arrives to issue the refund before Amazon refunds the buyer automatically. If Amazon auto-refunds, you generally can't claim SAFE-T reimbursement, except when the return was lost in transit or the delivery confirmation was wrong. The rule doesn't cover returns Amazon already refunded at first scan through prepaid return labels. Source: https://sellercentral.amazon.com/seller-forums/discussions/t/11268c92-5a5c-4125-9e59-49e433d0d151 (verified 2026-10-14).Mon, 26 Jan 2026 12:00:00 GMTpolicyamazonhttps://resellerindex.com/changes/usps/2026-01-18-usps-january-prices/https://resellerindex.com/changes/usps/2026-01-18-usps-january-prices/Compared with the July 13, 2025 base prices, retail 1 lb Zone 1 rose from $8.70 to $8.85 and commercial 4 oz Zone 1 from $4.20 to $5.09. (Holiday prices of $9.10 and $4.50 applied Oct 5, 2025 to Jan 17, 2026, so on Jan 18 itself the retail 1 lb label fell $0.25 and the 4 oz commercial label rose $0.59.) Media Mail did not change (1 lb stayed $4.47). Source: https://pe.usps.com/Archive/NHTML/DMMArchive20260118/Notice123.htm (verified 2026-10-14).Sun, 18 Jan 2026 12:00:00 GMTpostageuspshttps://resellerindex.com/changes/whatnot/2026-01-14-whatnot-zero-commission-over-1500/https://resellerindex.com/changes/whatnot/2026-01-14-whatnot-zero-commission-over-1500/In select categories (comics & anime, toys & hobbies, coins, trading card games, entertainment cards, sports singles) Whatnot charges no commission on the part of an order above $1,500. Bags & accessories and jewelry & watches joined on June 4, 2026. Payment processing still applies to the full amount. Whatnot calls it a limited-time promotion. Source: https://help.whatnot.com/hc/en-us/articles/27912945518733-Reduced-Commission-on-High-Value-Orders (verified 2026-10-14).Wed, 14 Jan 2026 12:00:00 GMTfeeswhatnothttps://resellerindex.com/changes/irs/2026-01-01-irs-1099-nec-misc-2000-threshold/https://resellerindex.com/changes/irs/2026-01-01-irs-1099-nec-misc-2000-threshold/If you pay a helper, virtual assistant or other independent contractor in 2026, you need to file a Form 1099-NEC only once that person's payments reach $2,000 for the year, up from $600. The same $2,000 floor now applies to rent you pay in your business (Form 1099-MISC) and to backup withholding on these payments, and it will be indexed for inflation from 2027. General information, not tax advice: check with a tax pro. Source: https://www.irs.gov/publications/p1099 (verified 2026-10-14).Thu, 01 Jan 2026 12:00:00 GMTtaxirshttps://resellerindex.com/changes/irs/2026-01-01-irs-mileage-72-5-cents/https://resellerindex.com/changes/irs/2026-01-01-irs-mileage-72-5-cents/The IRS set the standard mileage rate for business use of a car, van, pickup or panel truck at 72.5 cents a mile from Jan. 1, 2026, up 2.5 cents from 70 cents in 2025. It applies to gas, diesel, hybrid and fully electric vehicles. A mid-year change raised the rate to 76 cents for miles driven from July 1, 2026, so 72.5 cents covers January through June. General information, not tax advice: check with a tax pro. Source: https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-sets-2026-business-standard-mileage-rate-at-725-cents-per-mile-up-25-cents (verified 2026-10-14).Thu, 01 Jan 2026 12:00:00 GMTtaxirshttps://resellerindex.com/changes/irs/2026-01-01-irs-qbi-400-minimum-deduction/https://resellerindex.com/changes/irs/2026-01-01-irs-qbi-400-minimum-deduction/For tax years beginning after Dec. 31, 2025, the 20% qualified business income (QBI) deduction has a floor. If your QBI from businesses you materially participate in is at least $1,000, the deduction is at least $400. That matters when the regular 20% calculation comes to less than $400, for example with $1,000 to $1,999 of QBI, and both figures are indexed for inflation after 2026. General information, not tax advice: check with a tax pro. Source: https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-drop/rp-25-32.pdf (verified 2026-10-14).Thu, 01 Jan 2026 12:00:00 GMTtaxirshttps://resellerindex.com/changes/irs/2025-10-23-irs-1099k-20000-threshold/https://resellerindex.com/changes/irs/2025-10-23-irs-1099k-20000-threshold/The One, Big, Beautiful Bill retroactively restored the pre-2021 rule: payment apps and marketplaces must send a 1099-K only if your payments for goods or services total over $20,000 in more than 200 transactions. They may still send one for less, and the IRS says you must report all income either way. General information, not tax advice: check with a tax pro. Source: https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-issues-faqs-on-form-1099-k-threshold-under-the-one-big-beautiful-bill-dollar-limit-reverts-to-20000 (verified 2026-10-14).Thu, 23 Oct 2025 12:00:00 GMTtaxirs