Facebook’s ‘value’ soars as investors seek pre-IPO stake – Financial Times

Fortune A new app with 2 million users just raised $100 million to take on eBayFortuneBeyond the giant pool of capital, Letgo has a stronger chance of success than other startups because it's co-founded by Alec Oxenford, who previously co-founded OLX, the eBay of the emerging markets, alongside well-known angel investor Fabrice Ginda.and more » More:…

Cumbrian museum film cars put up for eBay saleBBC NewsAmong the vehicles being put up for sale on online auction site eBay are a Kitt exhibition car from Knightrider and one used in Starsky and Hutch. … More: continued here

Locl Is Like eBay, But Only For Your SuburbGizmodo AustraliaDo you want to buy or sell something, but don't want to bother with a trip to the post office? Australian start-up eBay competitor Locl is a new “mobile marketplace” app that uses geolocation data to find sales around your suburb. Lifehacker has a … More:…

Democrats push for new Internet sales taxesCNET (blog)On the other side are groups that advocate for lower taxes and retailers including Amazon.com and eBay. In a statement on Friday, Tod Cohen, eBay's vice …New Internet Sales Tax bill (The Main Street Fairness Act) faces oppositionBetaNewsCongressman intros Internet sales tax billNational Jeweler NetworkDelahunt introduces bill to…

Music Ally Digital Downloads Coming To ebay, Live Nation, and Fairmont HotelsWebProNews, KY – Bruce HoughtonIn an experiment that has already launched in Australia, ebay is selling downloads next to used cd's. with Universal the first major label to sign on. The DRM-free mp3's are priced about 10¢ cheaper than major competitors including itunes at $1.59 AU …EMI…

eBay will be introducing its new fee schedule for sellers, along with some other administrative changes, on February 18th. Some sellers are so incensed over what they perceive as a raw deal, they’re planning to boycott the iconic online auction site from February 18th through the 25th. More: continued here