Australia’s central bank has stepped into the debate over eBay’s proposals to make the use of PayPal mandatory for buyers and sellers on the online aution site. More: continued here
The Consumerist EBay Decides To Contact Tim About His Laptop Auction ProblemsThe Consumerist, NY –7 minutes agoThank you for writing eBay in regard to the issues with the laptop computer you have tried to sell. I have taken the time to review your account and would … More: continued here
The Associated Press EBay's PayPal rule in Australia draws fireThe Associated Press –3 hours ago(AP) — EBay Inc. is exploring whether to require customers to use its online payment service PayPal, a move that has angered users and prompted antitrust … More: continued here
FedEx is cutting its fourth-quarter guidance, blaming a steep increase in fuel costs. The Memphis, Tenn.-based shipping company says it now expects to post a fourth-quarter profit of $1.45 to $1.50 per share, down from its previous prediction of $1.60 to $1.80 per share. More: continued here
FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) today announced that earnings for the fourth quarter ending May 31, 2008 are More: continued here
CNN International RBA raises concerns over eBay moveSydney Morning Herald, Australia –13 hours agoThe Reserve Bank has raised concerns over changes to online auction website eBay in a submission to the consumer watchdog. The Australian Competition and …RBA wary of eBay's PayPal pushABC OnlineNew Developments as eBay Moves Forward with PayPal-only PlansAuctionbytesRBA joins chorus against eBay PayPal…
If you wondered whether sellers had legitimate concerns over eBay’s new PayPal-only policy in Australia, you need only read Kevin Tyerman’s submission to that country’s Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) to understand the issues they believe are at stake. Tyerman’s 7-page document – complete with footnotes and citations – is accessible on the ACCC website…
The price of first-class stamps goes from 41 cents to 42 cents on Monday. As a result, Mark Hessenius of the Byron post office has seen more sales recently of “Forever Stamps.” More: continued here
eBay's (EBAY) Listings Growth is Accelerating in Q2 -AmTechStreetInsider.com (subscription), MI –1 hour agoThe firm has seen eBay's core listings move 28% higher on a year-over-year basis and 9% higher compared to Q108. AmTech notes listings are tracking up in … More: continued here
It’s time to stock up on the Forever Stamps. The price of a postage stamp will increase to 42 cents on Monday, May 12. First-class postage stamps increased from 39 cents to 41 cents at this time last year, on May 14, 2007. More: continued here