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Read More »Australian regulator signals no deal on eBay plan – The Associated Press
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Read More »eBay Bans Apple iPhone 3G Pre-Sales (AuctionBytes)
eBay is prohibiting pre-sales of the Apple iPhone 3G, set to be released on July 11, 2008. The company explained that, “prior to the release of similar high-demand electronics, we saw a high number of well-intentioned sellers unable to meet their pre-sale obligations to buyers due to restricted supply, as …
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