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eBay’s 2026 Recommerce Report indicates that secondhand shopping is becoming a staple of US consumer behavior, with 81% of Americans buying used goods in the past year, a rate higher than the global average. Affordability and sustainability are the primary drivers, while younger generations lead the trend. The report highlights that resale is not just a budgeting tool but a significant source of supplemental income for many sellers.
Scalpers are listing Steam Frame reservations on eBay at inflated prices (about $1,700 for the 256 GB kit and around $2,000 for the 1 TB kit) before Valve has shipped any units. The reservations are tied to qualifying Steam accounts and are not transferable, and while some listings have appeared or sold, there’s no confirmed sale yet. The community is reporting these listings and flagging them to Valve; eBay has removed some entries, and Valve has not publicly commented, underscoring ongoing scalper risk amid tight supply.
Valve’s Steam Frame waitlist emails have sparked a surge of overpriced eBay listings and fake reservation confirmations, as scalpers and scammers try to profit from disappointed buyers—buyers are urged to beware and verify any seller claims.
Nintendo’s Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2 sold out within hours of preorder, and scalpers are already listing it on eBay for roughly £520–£730 (often £700+), with a launch set for October 29 ahead of the November Ocarina of Time remake.
GameStop posted a Q2 record operating income of $160.2 million and net income of $298.7 million as total revenue fell to $790.2 million, pressured by the Switch 2 launch and store closures. The standout was a 57% rise in collectibles sales to $356.3 million (45.1% of net sales), with video games and pre-owned revenue down. The company cut SG&A expenses and lifted its adjusted EBITDA outlook to $650 million for the year ending Jan 30, 2027, while pursuing live-commerce initiatives and a potential digital-items marketplace; it continues to pursue a stake in eBay, though bids have been rejected.
Pre-orders for the Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2 (and Pro Controller) sold out at major retailers, fueling eBay scalpers who are listing the bundle for roughly $730–$900 as the Ocarina of Time remake approaches; Nintendo’s MSRPs are $499.99 for the standard console and $519.99 for the special edition, with shipments slated for Oct 29.
Bridgeville, CA—the first town ever sold on eBay—is returning to the market this September as the LaPaille family seeks a buyer to realize Daniel LaPaille’s off‑grid community vision for the 80-acre town of about 25 residents, including a post office and a cemetery, with potential uses from Airbnb-style lodging to an RV park, aided by Humboldt County’s openness to development.
Walmart’s $5.97 Rotisserie Chicken Purse sold out after debut for National Chicken Month; the retailer says a restock is coming on Sept. 8 via SparkShop.com, with two flavors (Traditional and Lemon Pepper). The quirky bag has also appeared on resell sites like eBay, with listings roughly $40–$80 as fans await new stock.
A 13-year-old girl’s gold-bordered, one-of-a-kind Jimothy the raccoon trading card from the Mariners’ Jimothy Night sold on eBay for $20,100 after collectors realized its rarity; Abby’s family considered using the proceeds for her future (college or a home) and the story highlights how a viral mascot card can become a valuable collectible, with base versions selling for modest amounts and the 1/1 gold version setting a new high for stadium giveaway cards.
After Dolly Parton’s death, online interest in her T-shirts exploded: Depop reports a 10,305% rise in searches for “Dolly T-shirts,” with over a thousand listings spanning vintage and fan-made tees priced from about $3 to as high as $900. eBay also saw a huge spike in searches, while retailers like Amazon and Walmart have been featuring Dolly Parton tees among top items, reflecting a broad market for both official and fan merch across decades.
Microsoft’s limited-edition Xbox Series X25 pre-orders sold out in seconds, with a large share of stock going to scalpers who list units on eBay for up to $3,000; eBay has begun removing listings; the piece warns buyers not to trust scalpers and notes the $899 price, comparing the frenzy to the Pokémon card hype, and invites readers to share if they secured one.
eBay is removing in-hand listings for leaked 30th Anniversary Pokemon Trading Cards under its Stolen Property Policy after a warning from The Pokemon Company International that the items were not distributed through authorized channels; early openings have circulated on social media for weeks, with origins traced to Australia and other regions, and TPCI maintains an internal task force to curb such leaks; while eBay pushes removals, some other platforms continue to host pre-release sales that benefit from unauthorized sources.
eBay and several former top executives agreed to pay about $55.7 million to settle a 2021 lawsuit by Massachusetts couple David and Ina Steiner of EcommerceBytes, who were targeted in a cyber-stalking campaign after their coverage of the company. The settlement breaks down as roughly $46.15 million to the Steiners, $6 million for charitable contributions, and additional sums including $2 million personally from former CEO Devin Wenig plus a $1 million charity gift, plus $500,000 from Wendy Jones and $50,000 from Steve Wymer, with settlements also reached with other named employees. The harassment allegedly involved cockroaches, fly larvae, a bloody Halloween pig mask, and surveillance, including GPS tracking. eBay had already paid a $3 million fine in 2024.
eBay and seven former executives agreed to a $56 million settlement with bloggers David and Ina Steiner of EcommerceBytes over a 2019 harassment campaign that included threats, a pig-blood mask, and home visits; seven ex-executives pleaded guilty and eBay faced a DOJ charge with a $3 million fine under a deferred prosecution agreement. Most of the settlement goes to the Steiners, with about $6 million earmarked for nonprofits, and former CEO Devin Wenig personally contributing $1 million to a charity; eBay says the conduct was wrong and is taking steps to make things right.
eBay and several ex-executives will pay about $55.7 million to Massachusetts newsletter publishers David and Ina Steiner (EcommerceBytes) for a 2019 harassment/cyberstalking campaign that included sending live insects, a pig mask, and a funeral wreath; DOJ convictions involved seven former employees, with eBay paying a $3 million criminal penalty in 2024. The settlement breaks down to $46.15M from eBay, $2M from ex-CEO Devin Wenig, $500k from Wendy Jones, $50k from Steve Wymer, plus $6M donated to nonprofits; Wenig says he had no knowledge of the harassment.