Yahoo US online retail growth seen slowing to 11 pct in '09Reuters –2 hours agoOnline auctioneer and retailer eBay Inc (EBAY.O: Quote, Profile, Research) declined last week to provide a forecast for the full year, given the uncertain …Report: Online retail could reach $156B in 2009The Associated Pressall 70 news articles More: continued here
A pair of red pumps purportedly worn by Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin during her vice presidential campaign have sold for $2,025 on eBay.The Naughty Monkey Double-Dare pumps, which usually retail for about $100, sold for $2,025 Tuesday morning at the end of the auction, which was run by an eBay user claiming to be a…
Christian Science Monitor Sarah Palin’s shoes sell for $2000 on eBayChristian Science Monitor, MA –5 minutes agoSo, just like her Aunt’s decision to put the Alaska state plane up on eBay, she went the same route. “Up for bid are thee actual Red Naughty Monkey Heels … More: continued here
Forest district toboggans for sale on eBayChicago Tribune, United States –25 minutes agoSelling the toboggans on eBay nets the district a small amount of extra cash, and it ensures the district doesn't add them to the heaps of trash in regional … More: continued here
Citing the economic downturn, the Mississippi House has voted to sell Republican Gov. Haley Barbour’s jet, possibly on eBay. More: continued here
Nearly every time we post a story about eBay, we get flooded with comments going for the site’s throat. We’ve often pondered what kind of competition eBay has, many anti-eBayers will be quick to point to a site called Bonanzle . read more More: continued here
eBay: Cars, boats and, just maybe, Miss.'s jetSan Francisco Chronicle, USA –4 minutes agoThe jet can be sold by competitive bid or on eBay. It costs about $1600 an hour to operate. House Appropriations Chairman Johnny Stringer says selling the … More: continued here
Governors Island is putting one of its ferries on online auction Web site eBay because it’s too expensive to repair. The ferry was bought for $500,000 in 2007 as a backup to the main ferry that shuttles thousands of tourists to the former military base off lower Manhattan. More: continued here
guardian.co.uk Amazon tops estimatesCNNMoney.com –1 hour agoLast week, Internet auctioneer eBay (EBAY, Fortune 500) posted lower fourth-quarter sales and offered a weaker-than-expected outlook for the first quarter.Amazon.com Profit Rises After Discounts Lure ShoppersBloombergAmazon 4Q Net Up 9% On International Sales Growth; Shares Up On 1Q …CNNMoney.comall 162 news articles More: continued here
Sledding enthusiasts looking for an unusual ride at a bargain price also can score a piece of Cook County history, with the Forest Preserve District hawking more than 150 used toboggans on eBay at $20 a pop. More: continued here