On January 23, my friend in Surrey posted two different items for me at the same time and at the same post office. On the 24th, one of two turned up and I expected the other during the day via Royal Mail van delivery. More: continued here
Read More »EBay and Sotheby's launch joint auction site
EBay and Sotheby's launched their auction site Tuesday, and the companies say live auctions start April 1. The first auctions will be a New York-themed sale that includes the 10-foot tall Yankee Stadium … More: continued here
Read More »Royal Mail faces further downside risk – Interactive Investor
Royal Mail faces further downside riskInteractive InvestorA fortnight ago, Credit Suisse warned that Royal Mail (RMG) shares were overvalued given growing competition, deteriorating free cash flow story and political risk ahead of the general election in May. Now it is the turn of fellow Swiss broker UBS to … More: …
Read More »This could get expensive: eBay’s going to livestream Sotheby’s New York auctions
If you're an avid eBay user and fancy taking part in a high-end Sotheby's auction, a new livestream site from the e-commerce giant makes it easier than ever to place bids. Just make sure you have enough money in the bank before you start. The post This could get expensive: …
Read More »Food-stamps program needs to be reformed – Columbus Dispatch
Food-stamps program needs to be reformedColumbus DispatchNo one begrudges J.A. Cook her $43 per month in food-stamps benefits. If she can manage on $826 a month, she probably deserves more than that. That's not what inflames people about the food-stamp program. When one is standing in a line at a …
Read More »eBay Launches Sotheby's Live Auctions Experience
Today, eBay and Sotheby’s jointly announced the launch of the Sotheby’s live auctions experience on eBay. Part of eBay’s new live auctions platform, ebay.com/sothebys is now available for browsing and advance bidding on Sotheby’s unique items leading up to the launch of Sotheby’s first live auctions on eBay on April …
Read More »Ashwell Post Office could reopen as a three-day ‘outreach service’
Ashwell Post Office in High Street closed at the end of February after Maureen and Robert Coston retired from their postmaster roles but the service could now be moved to The Parish Room in Swan Street three days a week. More: continued here
Read More »eBay, Sotheby's launch new online auctions platform
By Patricia Reaney NEW YORK (Reuters) – Going, going, gone! Sold to the highest bidder at the auction, on the phone or on a new eBay platform that will stream Sotheby's New York auctions live beginning next month. The new live auctions platform – ebay.com/sothebys – that launches on Tuesday …
Read More »eBay launches high-end auctions with Sotheby’s – The Verge
New York Times (blog) eBay launches high-end auctions with Sotheby'sThe VergeeBay is taking another step into high-end auctions. Delivering on a partnership announced last summer, eBay is today launching a new area of its website built specifically for the auction house Sotheby's. The section provides a much cleaner and more …Bits …
Read More »Turnersville Post Office to remain closed for 4 weeks – Cherry Hill Courier Post
Cherry Hill Courier Post Turnersville Post Office to remain closed for 4 weeksCherry Hill Courier PostTURNERSVILLE – The U.S. Postal Service announced Monday its Turnersville branch would be closed for four weeks for repairs after a car plowed into it last week. The office, at 421 Hurffville-Cross Keys Road, sustained …
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