EBay spinning off PayPal

If there’s one thing that’s sure to turn the heads of bargain-seekers, it’s the word “free,” and a new eBay program capitalizes on this fact by waiving some insertion fees.  Unfortunately, there is a catch or two, and the auction company doesn’t seem likely to win over many of its critics with this move.  …

eBay Australia Makes PayPal MandatorySlashdot –4 hours agoAn anonymous reader writes "Australian press are reporting that eBay is using Australia as a guinea pig to trial a new policy where all other modes of … More: continued here

A dozen eBay auctions for a Japanese computer game where players must rape women and force them to have abortions abruptly were pulled from the massive site after WND reported on their availability. More: continued here

Reuters EBay's disappointing forecast fuels stock declineReutersEBay Inc forecast weaker-than-expected revenue and profit for the current quarter and full year, as the e-commerce company struggles against a strong dollar while trying to revamp its core marketplace business. Shares of the retailer fell more than 12 …eBay Crashes Nearly 10% As Revenue Remains FlatTechCrunchEBay Offers Disappointing…

China Daily Capital’s hottest ticket may truly be a hot ticketKansas City Star, MO –37 minutes agoSo sellers on eBay and other online auction sites are asking $20000 and higher for a pair of tickets that — if authentic at all — aren’t yet in anyone’s …Senator asks sites not to sell inaugural ticketsThe Associated PressObama and…

Partners will share details of compromised accounts Microsoft, eBay and Citizens Bank have launched a new internet fraud alert service designed to allow them to better share information about compromised accounts with each other in an effort to better fight online fraud. More: continued here