Archive for July, 2007

Terapeak Wins eBay Star Developer Award in Germany

Tuesday, July 31st, 2007

Press Release
Terapeak, a member of the eBay Developer’s Program and an eBay Certified Solution Provider, was today awarded with a Star Developer Award by eBay Germany for “Best Market Data Application”. Terapeak was given the award in recognition of its positive impact on the German eBay selling community, which uses Terapeak’s research tools to better [...]

Tips For Better eBay Item Photographs

Monday, July 30th, 2007

The quality of the photograph that you add to your auction listing can mean a major difference in the final price that you get for your item, or even if it sells at all! If your photos are dull, dark,…

eBay India launches simplest way to buy online

Saturday, July 28th, 2007

eBay India, India’s leading online marketplace, has significantly altered the online shopping landscape by launching the simplest and most convenient way to buy online in India. Already recognized by Juxt Consult as the most user friendly auction website, eBay India today extended the user-friendly shopping experience to fixed price shopping by launching a significant enhancement [...]

Judge denies MercExchange injunction in eBay case

Saturday, July 28th, 2007

A U.S. federal judge denied a request on Friday for a patent injunction against eBay Inc. (EBAY.O: Quote, Profile , Research), but moved to the final stages of allowing a $25 million damage award against the online auctioneer.
In a mixed outcome, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia in the nearly six-year-old [...]

German Court Says EBay Must Halt Sale Of Fake Rolexes

Saturday, July 28th, 2007

EBay must do more to halt sales of counterfeit goods on its site because of a ruling in a German court involving the sale of fake Rolex watches.
EBay reported the measure Friday in a SEC filing, although the actual court decision was reached back in June.
The SEC filing was the latest event in a six-year [...]

EBay Expecting More Lawsuits Over Counterfeits

Friday, July 27th, 2007

Online auction giant eBay Friday told regulators a German court last month ruled it must take “reasonable measures” to prevent auctions of counterfeit luxury items. The decision follows a six-year-old lawsuit Rolex brought against eBay in Germany.
“The court’s decision found that eBay must take reasonable measures to prevent recurrence once it is informed of clearly [...]

Eight held over $5m eBay scam in Hong Kong

Friday, July 27th, 2007

Police have arrested eight people over a HK$5 million internet scam that made use of international e-auction platform eBay to cheat would-be buyers all over the world.
It is believed more than 10,000 people have been swindled through fraudulent transactions and police are still trying to ascertain the actual number of victims.
The suspects – five men [...]

eBay.fr drops gallery fees

Wednesday, July 25th, 2007

eBay France will now give away Gallery for free, when you pay for listings. eBay France have now increased that price, but every auction gets a picture in their search results for free.
eBay.fr has also dropped the listing fee from €0.35 to €0.20 for auctions listed at €1 or less.

Starting an eBay Consignment Business

Wednesday, July 25th, 2007

Selling items through eBay on behalf of other people is not a new idea. In fact there have been numerous attempts to set up nationwide chains of consignment stores. Most of these have been less than a success. However, this…

eBay Auction Management Software for Trading Assistants

Wednesday, July 25th, 2007

Auction Sound, the eBay drop off store software consistently chosen by both franchisors and independent stores in the US now supports eBay Canada, eBay Ireland, and eBay Australia.
“We are pleased to bring Auction Sound to the emerging market of eBay Drop Off Stores in these markets.” says Auction Sound President Matthew Brown.
Auction Sound [...]

eBay earnings

Monday, July 23rd, 2007

EBAY
Web traffic to the eBay parent company increased eight percent year over year, from a three-month average monthly unique audience of 62.2 million in Q2 2006 to 67.1 million in Q2 2007.
Total Minutes at the eBay parent company grew 12 percent in Q2 2007 overQ2 2006 increasing from 18.5 billion to 20.08.
eBay brands eBay, PayPal [...]

eBay Changes Listing Rules for Diamonds

Sunday, July 22nd, 2007

eBay last week announced a change in its listing rules for diamonds, synthetic and natural, and imitation diamonds. To be listed as a real diamond, stones must be natural mineral “consisting essentially of pure carbon, crystallized in the isometric system with a hardness of 10, a specific gravity of approximately 3.52 and a refractive index [...]

Stolen Oakland Airport Radio Ends Up On eBay

Saturday, July 21st, 2007

A stolen security radio from the Oakland Airport turned-up on eBay. A San Jose man is facing felony charges, after federal and local authorities allege he tried to sell a stolen transportation safety administration encrypted radio over the Internet.
Two days ago, alameda county sheriff deputies assigned to the Oakland Airport were informed by TSA officials, [...]

New Line Cinema Produces Exclusive Charity Auction on eBay

Friday, July 20th, 2007

New Line Cinema today announced plans to host an exclusive charity auction on eBay featuring costumes and props from the highly anticipated musical comedy Hairspray, which opens nationwide on July 20. The charity auction runs from July 19-29. “Audiences young and old are sure to love Hairspray, and it will be a movie that lasts [...]

eBay listings falling revenue up

Thursday, July 19th, 2007

A total of 559 million listings were placed in the second quarter of this year, 6 per cent lower than the 596 million listings posted in the same period last year.
Revenue was, however, reported as being $376m (£183.2 million) up from the previous $250 million (£121.8 million).
“The quarter was a very good one for [...]