Here’s How eBay Can Benefit From The Launch of Its Authentication Platform – Forbes

EADS, EBAY, University of Texas: Intellectual PropertyBloombergThe company said it discussed the invention with EBay and was told the development of such a system was a high priority for the San Jose, California-based company. Paid demonstrated the system to EBay, which declined to take a license for the …and more » More: continued here

USA Today EBay, Amazon Face New Rivals: Daily Deal SitesInvestor’s Business DailyBy PETE BARLAS, INVESTOR'S BUSINESS DAILY Posted 06:49 PM ET The fare on daily deal websites such as Groupon is no longer relegated to restaurants and hair salons — and that could be bad news for e-commerce stalwarts such as eBay (EBAY) and Amazon.com…

EcommerceBytes eBay Shill Bidders Found Selling Their ServicesEcommerceByteseBay says shill bidding happens when anyone – including family, friends, roommates, employees, or online connections – bids on an item with the intent to artificially increase its price or desirability. Despite stated policies against the practice of … More: continued here

Option Traders Bet On Additional Gains for Uptrending eBaySchaeffers ResearcheBay Inc (NASDAQ:EBAY – 53.26) was heavily targeted by option players from both sides of the aisle on Wednesday, but calls easily emerged as the contracts of choice. By the numbers, around 26,000 calls changed hands on the day, versus approximately …and more » More: continued here

Boing Boing Mark Dery on the old, weird eBay / Boing BoingBoing BoingAt Hyperallergic, BB pal Mark Dery mourns the loss of "the Internet's kitschiest, most surreal" flea market and laments its new role as "the world's largest mall.".and more » More: continued here

eBay touts cash in on 3volution successSunday Sun, UK –1 hour agoBut, within hours of organisers announcing a sell-out, passes were selling on eBay for up to £20.50 a pair. Several auctions developed into bidding wars and … More: continued here