Do you remember those official 6-inch plush companion cubes that sold out on Valve’s website faster than you could say, “Boy, I bet I could buy a bunch and sell them for crazy prices on eBay”? Originally retailing for $29.95, one recent auction just closed for $365 plus $8 to ship.
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Auto Buffs Focus For New EBay ChannelMediaPost CommunicationsEBay Motors is reaching out to the enthusiast crowd with a new website devoted to aftermarket customizers and car lovers looking for muscle cars, classics, and automotive odds and ends. The online community and personalization platform is called eBay… More: continued here
eBay's allure remains hidden treasuresCharlotte ObserverIf you're a collector of almost anything, auctions can be fun, which is what makes eBay so interesting. Scout around a bit, and you might find a hidden treasure, one on which you can then apply your sporting nature by bidding against other collectors … More: continued here
What eBay's Artificial Intelligence Says About The Challenges Of Marketplace Big DataSeeking AlphaeBay has invested heavily, and talked a lot about, its Artificial Intelligence research as part of its Structured Data Initiative. The Structured Data Initiative aims to understand the products that people sell on eBay and how different products relate … More: continued here
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Ebay to force Australian members to use PayPalTelecom Paper (subscription), Netherlands –12 hours agoEbay Australia is seeking legal protection in its move to force members to use PayPal as payment method. Recently, eBay announced that from 17 June, … More: continued here
eBay Stacking Up The AcquisitionsForbes (blog)If eBay (NASDAQ: EBAY) should know how to do anything, its bid on and get something that they want. For years, sellers have used the service to get the best possible price for something they own, while buyers have used it to pay the lowest possible … More: continued here