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Read More »eBay fraudster shopped by victim – The Drum
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Read More »Rendering Unto Caesar For Sales Done Over The Internet – Damego
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Read More »eBay Should Get Start Amazon-Style Fulfillment Unit, RBC Says – Barron’s (blog)
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Read More »Fake eBay bidder to pay £5,000
An eBay seller who bid on his own items to increase their price must pay nearly £5,000 after pleading guilty to 11 breaches. More: continued here
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Read More »eBay seller escapes jail sentence – JOE
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