“The $3 million winning bid for the Record Rama collection on eBay was a fraud, according to J. Paul Henderson, agent for the sale. Mr. Henderson said he got a call from an eBay executive last night explaining that the “jopsoup” bid was not legitimate and the account has been suspended.” More: continued here
eBay disputed third-party claims about falling listings during a week-long protest by sellers opposed to fee increases imposed by the online marketplace. read more More: continued here
SAN FRANCISCO – The biggest boycott by eBay sellers concludes today, capping a week of acrimony after the online-auction site raised fees and changed its feedback policy. More: continued here
NY and the 'Crack-Pot Tax'Free Market News Network, FL –Feb 22, 2008The new tax would apply to cocaine, heroin and marijuana, and could be paid by buying and affixing "tax stamps" to bags of dope. The proposal has brought a …New York drug-tax plan derided as a dopey ideaMinneapolis Star Tribune (subscription)all 2 news articles More: continued…
SAN FRANCISCO — EBay Inc.’s customers don’t need to open a Web browser to search the site or auction an item anymore. More: continued here
Kent Online Pedestrian killed in truck crashKent Online, United Kingdom –2 minutes agoAt 5.30pm, a 7.5tonne Royal Mail lorry hit two parked cars, one of which was pushed on to the pavement striking two female pedestrians. … More: continued here
A new software development system allows PC users to access their stored data while traveling, and their Web data when off the Internet. More: continued here
Shadow Post Office MP in LythamLytham Today, UK –3 hours agoResidents are being encouraged to turn out at Warton Street Post Office this lunchtime to meet the shadow MP, Charles Hendry. Shadow Post Office Minister, …Shadow MP in LythamLytham Todayall 2 news articles More: continued here
24dash Have you been over-charged for Royal Mail stamps?24dash, UK –4 hours agoAnyway – the Royal Mail doesn’t condone charging over the odds for stamps. So – (1) do watch out for what you’re being charged, and (2) if you are charged … More: continued here
Hackney Gazette Profitable post offices face the axeThis is Money, UK –1 hour agoSuccessful post offices are being closed down while loss-making ones survive in a farcical shake-up by Royal Mail, it has been claimed. …Campaigners gear up for a battle royal over post officesHampstead and Highgate ExpressThe people's post officeWorthing HeraldWALTHAM FOREST: Council leader slams post…