SAN FRANCISCO – Online auctioneer eBay settled a seven-year patent dispute Thursday with tech firm MercExchange, ending a legal entanglement that prompted a Supreme Court ruling on intellectual property.
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GULF SHORES, Ala. (AP) – Tickets to Jimmy Buffett’s free concert in Alabama to show support for the oil spill-stricken Gulf Coast have been grabbed up quickly and begun showing up for sale on eBay for more than $100 each. That prompted eBay officials to release a statement Wednesday saying they would not allow the…
Point/Counterpoint is a new feature in which EcommerceBytes will ask two readers to present different perspectives on an issue of interest to online merchants and marketplace sellers. We kick off this new feature with a Point/Counterpoint debate on the impact of TRS on eBay sales. More: continued here
In my previous AuctionBytes column, I spoke in general terms about the most important features you should look for when choosing a good hosting service for your eBay photos ( http://www.auctionbytes.com/cab/abu/y207/m12/abu0205/s03 ). Although a few free hosts can be found, money isn’t the only consideration. More: continued here
Small Biz Notes: Learn how to buy, sell on eBayThe News-PressThey will cover the basics of buying and selling on eBay, setting up PayPal accounts, and how to ship using the postal service. There is no charge to attend. No reservations are required. The dates, times, and locations of the programs are: – Wednesday ……
"Man stole brains, sold them on eBay."io9There are so many questions here, but mostly a.) how does one arrive at the conclusion that selling jars of human organ tissue is the best way to make money, b.) who buys human brain samples on eBay, and c.) what does that eBay listing even look like? More:…
Fashionista Kanye West's Nike Sneakers Went for How Much?!E! OnlineThe highly anticipated Nike Air Yeezy 2 designed by none other than Kanye West went up for bid on eBay Wednesday. You wouldn't believe how much the preorder pair was going for—let alone how high the winning bid went. The currently unknown (but we're …Kanye West's…