The flip-flop in policy is reminiscent of the listing extender tool which eBay first banned because it was “bad for the buyer experience.” It almost immediately reversed itself and allowed the tool. In 2007 it again banned the extender tools, which sellers are still prohibited from using.
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Bruce Hershenson, who auctions vintage posters online, is hanging up his eBay gavel. For almost a decade, Hershenson’s business epitomized the e-commerce that made eBay famous. He sold rare, collectible, sometimes kitschy memorabilia in online auctions that had a starting bid of 99 cents. More: continued here
The Money Times EBay chief says economy stabilizingUnited Press InternationalNEW YORK, June 13 (UPI) — The US economy is stabilizing when it comes to credit and consumer spending, eBay Inc. Chief Executive John Donahoe said. That holds true for eBay as well, which has not experienced further growth declines since February, …Ebay CEO 'cautiously optimistic'…
Unwanted pressies hocked on eBayThe Age, Australia –2 minutes agoVIDEO games, cameras and MP3 players top the list of unwanted gifts posted on eBay or returned to shops. "Since Christmas, we've had almost a million new … More: continued here
Op-Ed: Music industry strikes again, as eBay promo copy discs …DigitalJournal.com, Canada –39 minutes agoNow Universal Music Group is throwing a tantrum about these things turning up on eBay. UMG is a big company, biggest of the big four music companies. … More: continued here
eBay will host law enforcement officials at a seminar on Internet crime. During the event, part of which is open to the media, eBay will showcase programs that foster collaboration between local, federal and international law enforcement and its own trust and safety team. More: continued here
CTV.ca Vodou dolls of the mother of Caylee Anthony offered on eBaySun-Sentinel.com, FL –31 minutes ago…"vodou" dolls of the suspect in Caylee's death, her 22-year-old mother, Casey Anthony, are being offered on eBay. On the same day Showbiz Promotions, …Video: Raw Video: Casey Anthony Back in CourtAssociatedPressCasey Anthony's attorney wants prosecutors thrown off caseABC Action Newsall 418…