The Philatelic Bureau of the Postal Department issued four new black and white stamps for the first time in the history of the postal service to mark World Post day. More: continued here

New York Times (blog) Auction Season Starts Amid Financial AngstNew York Times (blog)Two class-action lawsuits have been brought by artists and their estates against Sotheby's, Christie's and eBay for failure to pay royalties. As the fall auction season kicks off on Tuesday night in New York, the art world will …

Internet Retailer Scores 27% Sales Jump with Help from 3dcart and SearchSpringSan Francisco Chronicle (press release)In 2009, Jessie Cover and his wife Sara turned a lifelong passion for video games and a hobby business selling games on sites like Ebay and Amazon into a company that would eventually reach $5 …

Uniform stamp duty on share trades soonBusiness StandardThe government's plans to have a uniform duty structure for stock market transactions may fructify soon, with the finance ministry planning to table the Indian Stamps Act (Amendment) Bill), 2011, in the coming session of Parliament. …and more » More: continued here

UTV Guide Tread Lightly! Auction Now Live On eBayUTV Guide… In an effort to raise money for solutions to urgent outdoor recreation issues, more than 50 companies have donated at least 150 products to the nonprofit organization Tread Lightly! for its Fourth Annual Charity Auction on eBay, November 1-11. …Fourth …

Telegraph.co.uk Royal Mail postal services suspended due to uneven roadsTelegraph.co.ukMrs Chatterton said: “Royal Mail has said it's not delivering any mail at all to the 'unmade' roads, and there's quite a lot in this area. “We all had the letter from Royal Mail on Saturday and it starts now so …

Public Meeting to Look at Closing Parkdale Post OfficeAshley COunty LedgerCustomers will have an opportunity to meet with a Postal Service representative to discuss alternatives. A review of business activities of the post office at this location revealed that the office workload has declined. This reduced workload suggests … More: …

BBC News Stephen Devalda: Armed robber jailed for Royal Mail van raidBBC NewsA man who took part in an armed robbery on a Royal Mail van in Lancashire and then fled the country has been jailed for more than 10 years. Stephen Devalda, 28, from Salford, went on the run …

Post Office now hiring for Christmas seasonYakima Herald-RepublicThe post office needs a little extra help shipping all those Christmas cards. The US Postal Service is hiring temporary employees for the holidays at its distribution facilities, including the one in Yakima. Jobs include mail handler and postal support …and more » More: …

eBay UK is predicting that Sunday, December 4th, will be the busiest online shopping day of 2011 across its Web and mobile platforms. More: continued here