Archive for June, 2009

Warren Buffett Lunch Makes $1.6 Million On Ebay

Saturday, June 27th, 2009

A winning eBay bidder and up to 7 of their friends will be having a 3 hour lunch with Warren Buffett at the Smith & Wollensky Restaurant in New York. The price ($1.6 Million) does not include travel, accommodations, or gratuity… But, some still think this years lunch (with Warren) winner still got a bargain.
While [...]

Lunch with Warren Buffett eBay Auction

Friday, June 26th, 2009

The auction is 100% charity. All proceeds will go to the Glide Foundation. Which works to alleviate human suffering in the San Francisco Bay area. The winner and up to 7 guests will get to sit down with Mr. Buffett for lunch.
The bidding started at $25,000 and looks like it could go as high [...]

Zippi Expands Beyond eBay Marketplace

Friday, June 19th, 2009

Zippi Networks Inc. a leading provider of mobile commerce applications that enable Americans to recycle their “Clutter into Cash,” today announced they have begun listing more items on Craigslist rather than a traditional style eBay auction. Zippi is sighting several eBay policy’s that continue to restrict the selling process, incur unnecessary fee’s, and ultimately have [...]

Vendio eBay Research Tool Named Runner Up for Most Innovative Application at 2009 eBay Star Developer Awards

Friday, June 19th, 2009

Vendio Services, Inc. today announced that its popular eBay market research tool, Vendio Research, was named the runner up for Most Innovative application in the 2009 eBay Star Developer awards.
Each year, eBay recognizes developers and organizations from the eBay Certified Providers and Developers Program honoring tools and companies that contribute to improving user experience [...]

New Pricing Structure for eBay Sellers

Thursday, June 18th, 2009

eBay has launched its five free insertion fees pricing for sellers. The new money-saving offering allows consumers to receive free insertion fees on five auction-style listings every 30 days.
“eBay is the fastest and safest way to showcase your items to millions of potential shoppers worldwide with just a few clicks,” said Lorrie Norrington, president of [...]

Warren Buffett Power Lunch Auction on eBay

Wednesday, June 17th, 2009

Annual eBay Charity Auction June 21 – 26 Benefits Glide Foundation
It’s a tough economy – all the more reason to have lunch with one of the most successful investors of all time – Warren Buffett. The Annual Warren Buffett Lunch Charity Auction listed on eBay, benefits San Francisco’s Glide Foundation. Bidding runs June 21st at [...]

eBay Inc. Completes Tender Offer for All Outstanding Common Shares

Wednesday, June 17th, 2009

eBay announced today that it has successfully completed its previously announced tender offer for all outstanding common shares and American Depositary Shares (ADSs) of Gmarket Inc. (Nasdaq: GMKT). The tender offer was commenced by eBay KTA (UK) Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of eBay, on May 4, 2009, and expired at 12:00 midnight, New York [...]

AllSoftInc Extended PayPal Buyer Protection Program

Tuesday, June 16th, 2009

AllSoftInc is a member of Search Marketing Sales Group Of Companies and in partnership with Melbourne Finance Ltd, Australia’s largest independent finance broking firm with direct access to over 30 major financial institutions. Leveraging on vast experience in ecommerce business, online marketing and established finance insurance support, AllSoftInc Extended PayPal Buyer Protection Program has seen [...]

Elvis Medical Book Makes $8,600 On eBay

Tuesday, June 2nd, 2009

A medical book (Physician’s Desk Reference) once owned by Elvis Presley fetched $8,600 while selling on eBay.
The book, claimed to contain notes written by Presley in 1976, was accompanied by another item which also related to Presley’s health at the time.

Doctor Criticises eBay Drug Sales

Monday, June 1st, 2009

Dr Nadeem Afzal, consultant paediatric gastroenterologist at Southampton General Hospital, said he discovered incorrect descriptions for some items, he says eBay is putting public health at serious risk by allowing the sale of drugs.
Dr Afzal said he found an advert for Infacol, used to reduce trapped wind, described as “slightly used”.
EBay UK said it encouraged [...]