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Some of eBay’s more popular (and printable) nicknames include feeBay and greedBay.  But an upcoming move – the introduction of a fair trade site – may improve the company’s image a little. read more More: continued here

“The notion that 630,000 Ameri cans–a number roughly equal to the population of North Dakota–are making something approaching a living wage selling on eBay is a little rich. I’ve been paid a few times to play the piano–it doesn’t make me a professional musician.” More: continued here

AuctionBytes Blog eBay Practices Enforcement Before PolicyAuctionBytes Blog, MA –25 minutes agoeBay has decreed certain types of auctions no longer acceptable – magazine subscriptions, digital downloads and mystery auctions, for example. … More: continued here

CNNMoney.com Chicago Sues eBay's StubHubWall Street Journal –4 hours agoBy MYLENE MANGALINDAN The city of Chicago sued eBay Inc. and its StubHub online-ticketing unit for not collecting amusement taxes on concert and event …Chicago sues eBay, StubHub to collect taxChicago TribuneChicago sues eBay over concert ticket taxesThe Associated PressChicago sues eBay …

eBay Changes Feedback Policy For SellersWebProNews, KY –22 minutes agoOnline auction site eBay has begun to introduce changes in the feedback that sellers can leave about buyers. The changes were first announced in January. … More: continued here

John McCain says 1.3 million earn their living from the auction …Slate –2 hours agoOne of them is the number of people who derive income selling goods on eBay: 1.3 million. The figure has been cited by eBay executives such as former CEO … More: continued here

The city of Chicago is suing eBay and subsidiary StubHub for failing to collect an 8 percent amusement tax on tickets sold online. The city charges in the lawsuit filed in Cook County Circuit Court that the two companies are “reseller’s agents” and are required under Chicago’s law to pay …

Online auction site eBay has begun to introduce changes in the feedback that sellers can leave about buyers. The changes were first announced in January. Sellers on eBay are no longer allowed to leave neutral or negative comments about buyers on the site. eBay has also changed the way it …

Lunch with Buffett eBay auction in JuneCNNMoney.com –4 hours ago(AP) — Bidders on eBay will have the chance to win lunch with billionaire Warren Buffett next month. Last year, two investors paid $650100 for the chance … More: continued here

So… a Mini only costs 200 quid… on ebay; rightZDNet UK, UK –15 minutes agoSo… your Mini cost 200 quid SECOND HAND on Ebay; then you go telling me about how I can't build an 8-core PC for a quarter of the price of a Pro. … More: continued here