eBay UK told users they could use the optional Gallery feature for free in a special summer-time promotion. From May 19 through September 30, the gallery picture listing upgrade on eBay.co.uk and eBay.ie will be free. (eBay made Gallery free for sellers on the US eBay.com website earlier this year.) …

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Manager insults strikers at WyboneSocialistworker.co.uk, UK –1 hour agoThe managing director jumped in his car and raced after a Royal Mail van that refused to cross the picket line in a desperate attempt to get his mail. … More: continued here

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AuctionTNT.com has released a tool that allows eBay sellers to check their eBay sales and history by using their cellphone, PDA, or web browser. The program returns the number of items sold and total sales amount, with the option to see a list of the items sold. Sellers can navigate …