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Digital Downloads Going, Going, Gone on eBayECommerce-Guide, United States –2 hours agoStephanie Tilenius, the general manager for eBay North America, announced several listing feature upgrades that provide sellers in North America with more …Three-for-All: Affordable Selling Services for Digital GoodsECommerce-Guideall 2 news articles More: continued here

We’ve pointed out more than a few times how digital goods muck up traditional markets that are based on the concept of scarcity, and it appears that eBay has come to the same conclusion. More: continued here

Appscout eBay Moves Digital Download Listings to Classifieds SectionAppscout, NY –54 minutes agoAs of April 1, sellers must purchase an eBay classified ad for $9.95 a month. "Most items that require digital delivery, once created, can be very easily …Does eBay Offer Commodities? Good QuestionSeeking Alphaall 2 news articles More: continued here

When Shane Macaulay tried to sell the Fujitsu U810 laptop he won in a hacking contest last week, it seemed almost like an April Fool’s joke. More: continued here

This week saw new eBay CEO John Donahoe taking the helm and ushering in a new era at the online auctioning behemoth. So how will eBay’s approach change under its new management? Will it become less community focused? And can the new team remove hurdles that have prevented many big …

eBay Selling Skype to Google? Let Us PraySilicon Alley Insider, NY –2 hours agoAs we've argued here ad nauseum, eBay (EBAY) has no reason to own Skype and every reason to sell it. Skype, meanwhile, would fit nicely within the … More: continued here

SAN JOSE, Calif.—-eBay Inc. today announced that Alan Marks has been named senior vice president of corporate communications. Reporting to President and CEO John Donahoe, Marks will be responsible for leading the communications strategies for all areas of the company, including business and consumer media relations, employee communications, executive positioning …

Can eBay’s new regime tackle its credibility gap?E-consultancy, UK –1 hour agoCan eBay’s new regime tackle its credibility gap? This week saw new eBay CEO John Donahoe taking the helm and ushering in a new era at the online auctioning … More: continued here

PWN 2 PAWN: Why the Vista hacker turned to eBayNetworkWorld.com, MA –6 hours agoAt first blush, this seemed like a clear violation of both the rules of the contest's sponsor, TippingPoint, and of eBay's terms of service, and his listing … More: continued here

Here’s another interesting rumor from TechCrunch, Google may be acquiring Skype from eBay, which has been very vocal about its displeasure with its Skype acquisition and properly monetizing the communcation monster beyond Paypal payments via SkypeOut. Skype is a burden to eBay, which made some questionable acquisitions over the past …