At a time when people need to stretch holiday budgets more than ever, a dollar never went this far. Starting today through December 8, savvy shoppers can buy a new car, a plasma TV, a diamond ring and more great gifts for a dollar with eBay’s $1 Holiday Doorbuster deals. …

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Ebay says that from today (Nov. 24) through Dec. 8, it will offer a promotion to allow shoppers to buy luxury items such as a car or plasma TV for $1. More: continued here

eBay is holding a listing sale on auction-format listings on November 24 – 25, 2008. Sellers who have a Detailed Seller Rating (DSR) of 4.5 or higher on all four criteria and list their items in Auction Format will receive 50% off Insertion Fees per item listed. New sellers who …

In a further step toward consolidating its operations, eBay is moving development and support of eBay Blackthorne listing software in-house to San Jose and is laying off the Blackthorne development team. More: continued here