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A Message from Bill Cobb . . . *
. . . from eBay Live! in Las Vegas [More]

A Message from Bill Cobb: Resetting the Balance of the eBay Marketplace *
Here's the latest letter from the President of eBay. According to this message, this new billing practice will not affect "regular" eBay sellers, only Stores. . . [More]

American Express's 'Going Once' concept *
American Express is pioneering a new travel marketing concept that offers real deals to those with the patience and inner fortitude to play waiting game of bidding on descending prices for destination trip packages. The site launches on February 4, 2008, but a preview of offered trips will be online on January 21, 2008. [More]

Auction Action *
If the online auction bug has not already bitten you, then now is the perfect time to see what you have been missing. During the summer, auction bidding tends to be a bit slower as people are on vacation or spending time outdoors rather than on the computer. Use our bidding tips to help you scoop up some of the bargains that these folks are missing. [More]

eBay *
No lie: eBay has everything for everybody! Can't find a replacement battery for your cell phone? A special teddy bear for your new grandson? A serving platter to match your heirloom set? A socket-wrench like the mechanic used on your car last week? Chances are, it's on eBay right now! [More]

eBay attempts to scale web advertising market *
Online auction house eBay is about to enter the web advertising market space with a new context sensitive system for affiliate website publishers. [More]

eBay Canada (eBay dot ca) *
Shop eBay.ca and gain Buy Anything points! [More]

eBay cuts 1,000 jobs, to buy 'Bill Me Later' *
Foundering eBay seeks new energy by acquiring retail credit firm; a word to the wise: amp-up your customer support and your auctions will pick up, sir! [More]

eBay for rookies -- simple steps to making money online *
When people hear that I work for eBay, they inevitably start to ask me questions. Many have heard the financial success stories, and are interested in exploring eBay as a means to make money. [More]

eBay-Canada Post offer *
Something for nothing from Canada Post and eBay.ca, you say? Stranger things have happened! Offer good until October 31, 2006. [More]

Firm turns to eBay for Tube parts *
One of the firms maintaining the London Underground is having to buy spare parts on eBay because the equipment is so old! [More]

How do I figure out U.S. versus Canadian sizes on eBay? *
I am a Canadian and have been looking at some clothes on Ebay. Could you please tell me what an American size Small would be? I am 5'4", 110 pounds, chest is 36". I am not sure if I should purchase a small or medium from the U.S. [More]

New eBay 'spoof' e-mail scam *
This is an example of a scam e-mail, designed to capture your eBay ID and login information. If you get a note like this one, do not reply to it! [More]

New use for eBay: Welcome to 'short-attention-span theatre' *
Artists are finding a strange sort of new gallery for their work in the on-line auction site . . . [More]

Now THAT's discipline: Father sells off kids' presents to teach lesson *
A California father auctioned off the video game systems he had bought his sons for Christmas on eBay, saying the kids did not deserve their expensive presents. [More]

Seattle Goodwill goes 'eBay' on us *
According to our intrepid bargain expert, Lorraine Gannon, here's the "reason you can't find anything at Goodwill anymore." [More]

Small business is big business -- online on eBay *
For 114 million people and a growing number of Canadians, eBay is much more than a web site, it's a way of life. [More]

Sotheby's is king of the castle once again *
The auctioneer's comeback flows from a decision by its New York parent to bring two high-profile Canadians into its Toronto office. [More]

Startyourbidding dot com (company backgrounder and review) **
Startyourbidding.com is a brand new auction site. [More]

The eBay Company (backgrounder) *
eBay brings together millions of people every day on a local, national and international basis through an array of websites that focus on commerce, payments and communications. [More]

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* 15 Below Project: The ultimate cold-weather jacket for the homeless *
When a cold alert, a short-term emergency response issued when temperatures reach -15C, is issued, not everyone can get off the streets. [More]

Clockstoppers (Garber review) *** 1/2
Author: review by Anne Garber
Great. Just what the world needs now: a movie that demonstrates how you can buy just about anything you want or need or crave...on eBay. [More]

Craig Newmark's Straw Poll gets the famous 'Colbert Bump' *****
Colbert is running for president -- just in South Carolina -- as a favourite son, on both the Democratic and Republican tickets. Send-up or not, one needy classroom will benefit. [More]

Easy steps to help you shop safely online *
Using the web for holiday shopping? Your friends at evalu8.org provide these tips to help you with a safe -- and simple -- shopping experience. . . [More]

eBay gift certificates *
Find out more about this great stocking stuffer! [More]

For on-line fraud, an old Irish solution *
One of the toughest hurdles in creating a consumer-oriented on-line business is developing trust. [More]

Google unveils online payment service *
Inc. today unveiled a much-anticipated payment service that aims to make online shopping more convenient and give advertisers another reason to pour more money into the Internet search leader. [More]

Last Minute Online Shopping: On Dancer, On Prancer, Online! *
Here's our 2003 guide to shopping online for last-minute presents... [More]

Lawren Harris painting sells for $1.4-million *
The bullish Canadian art market showed no signs of slowing down yesterday as Sotheby's Canada sold more than 160 lots worth almost $6-million at its spring auction in Toronto, setting records for least four Canadian painters in the process. [More]

Man sues on-line auction firm over John Lennon album *
The former owner of the album that John Lennon autographed for his assassin just before he was killed is suing the Internet auction company that sold it, claiming the firm has not paid him any of the money he is owed. [More]

Seagram sale: 'This is a very painful process' *
As debt-ridden Vivendi puts the 700 photos of the Seagram collection on the auction block, even those running the sale seem distressed by the breakup, SIMON HOUPT writes [More]

Talks begin on Internet regulation *
International negotiations have begun on how and whether to manage the Internet, along with associated problems such as junk e-mail and pornography. [More]

The Savvy Consumer: Be wary when shopping online *
When a deal sounds too good to be true -- as the Better Business Bureau always reminds us -- it probably is. [More]

Where to Buy those Free Bert T-shirts *
We know you want 'em, so here's the scoop: I spoke to "Free Bert" T-shirt entrepreneur Troy Bailly this evening, and he told me that the unsold shirts (and there aren't many, so be quick about ordering one!) from last night's pre-game rally, are posted on eBay. [More]