Tnooz eBay wants to make it easer for hotels to shift roomsTnoozeBay is trying to push its platform as a significant player in the online travel space with a partnership to allow hotels to distribute rates and inventory directly. The latest twist in the life of eBay's desire to use …
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Read More »Forgery charge over fake stamps – BBC News
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Telegraph.co.uk Royal Mail price rises see the cost of a first class stamp go up to 46pGrimsby TelegraphDespite these latest increases, Royal Mail still insists these prices are amongst the lowest in Europe. A Royal Mail spokesperson said, “We are investing heavily to modernise our operations, which is all about …
Read More »900 FA Cup semi-final tickets stolen from Royal Mail van
The Royal Mail van which was carrying the tickets was targeted in Manchester on Friday. It is now feared the tickets for the upcoming derby clash against Manchester United on April 16 will be sold on the black market. More: continued here
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PSFK Apple iPad 2 Popular on EbayGather.comThat's not all, demand and supply is such that eBay is garnering quite a premium for the secondary market. NY Times reports: “EBay said the low-end iPad 2 was selling for $198 over the $500 retail price and the $830 high-end model was selling …
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