Archive for June, 2006

Upcoming Workshops: Market Research to Craft an Unbeatable Auction

Friday, June 30th, 2006

We would like to invite you to attend the following workshops this week:
Use …

Most expensive charity items on eBay

Friday, June 30th, 2006

The most expensive charity item ever sold on eBay was a Harley Davidson motorcycle autographed by celebrities that Jay Leno offered last year. Catherine England an eBay spokesperson said that the bike raised $800,100 for the American Red Cross’ tsunami relief effort.
The next highest-priced charity item was a lunch and golf outing for four with [...]

Alaska school for sale on eBay

Friday, June 30th, 2006

Local officials in the rural Alaskan town of King Cove have put an old school up for sale on eBay, saying they hope to raise $1.8 million.
The Aleutians East Borough has put the school in the southwestern Alaska coastal village of 725 people up for sale on the online auction house eBay, hoping a [...]

Trading Places: Be a Trading Assistant in Someone Else’s Trading Place!

Thursday, June 29th, 2006

Trading assistants sell on behalf of other people not wishing or not knowing how to sell items themselves on eBay. You may be dealing with hundreds of clients, making shortage of space for stock a common problem in most homes.
Try this:
Team up wit…

eBay and Giving Shifty Customers their Own Back

Thursday, June 29th, 2006

Giving Shifty Customers Their Own Back
I wouldn’t believe it until I read it from one of the world’s most successful eBayers, Scott Prock, but it seems a really nasty scam operates within eBay’s buying population and it depletes you of money and reput…

eBay category updates

Thursday, June 29th, 2006

The category structure will be updated in mid-July based on feedback received from the eBay Community and from experts in the affected fields.

Ferrari and Woman Owner on eBay auction

Thursday, June 29th, 2006

A woman living in Germany is auctioning off her red Ferrari Enzo sports car and including a little extra in the package – herself.
The 26-year-old has invited bids on Internet auction site eBay starting at €1,25-million (about R9-million).
She said she was rich herself, liked her car and was looking for a man who [...]

Coming Soon: Changes to Item Specifics in Cell Phones

Wednesday, June 28th, 2006

In the beginning of July, we will be changing the Item Specifics for the Phones Only category within Cell Phones. These changes should enable sellers to more accurately reflect features and funct…

Category Updates Now Available

Wednesday, June 28th, 2006

The category updates outlined in the announcement below have now been introduced to the site.
We appreciate your input on how we can make categories better for everyone. You may submit categori…

Category Updates Now Available

Wednesday, June 28th, 2006

The category updates outlined in the announcement below have now been introduced to the site.
We appreciate your input on how we can make categories better for everyone. You may submit categori…

eBay Clamping Down on Excessive Shipping Charges

Wednesday, June 28th, 2006

“At eBay Live! Bill Cobb announced that, as of June 19th, eBay is taking a much stronger stand against excessive Shipping & Handling charges.
In addition to stepping up enforcement against egregious violations, we have made some clarifications to our Excessive Shipping & Handling policy. The changes outline the types of charges sellers may pass on [...]

EBay Sees Fastest Growth In Germany and United Kingdom

Wednesday, June 28th, 2006

eBay saw overall listings grow 28% year-over-year so far this quarter, driven by especially large increases in Germany and the United Kingdom, according to a Monday report from Bear Stearns.
The research firm maintained a rating of “peer-perform” and a target price of $30 on eBay.
“Quarter to date, we estimate that sellers listed 104 million [...]

eBay Ireland to add Skype in mid July

Wednesday, June 28th, 2006

Irish Auction Info
The Irish version of eBay, the auction website, is to add Skype voice-calling features onto its website next month in a move the company said would make it easier for buyers and sellers to communicate with each other.
The new service lets sellers include free voice calls over the internet and instant messaging [...]

Trust & Safety: Excessive Shipping Policy Update

Tuesday, June 27th, 2006

eBay Radio: Call In Today at 11:00am PT

Tuesday, June 27th, 2006