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Three Minutes with the Vista Laptop Hacker
(News) From PWN 2 PAWN: Why Shane Maccaulay turned to eBay with the prize laptop, and what's next for the attack code.
(News) From PWN 2 PAWN: Why Shane Maccaulay turned to eBay with the prize laptop, and what's next for the attack code.
eBay Yanks Sale of Hacked Vista Laptop
(News) Auction of the laptop containing Vista attack code from a hacking contest violated eBay rules against harmful merchandise.
(News) Auction of the laptop containing Vista attack code from a hacking contest violated eBay rules against harmful merchandise.
EBay settles patent dispute with MercExchange
(News) EBay has settled a patent dispute with MercExchange that in 2006 was heard by the U.S. Supreme Court, which sided with the online auction house in what is considered to be an important ruling on intellectual property.
(News) EBay has settled a patent dispute with MercExchange that in 2006 was heard by the U.S. Supreme Court, which sided with the online auction house in what is considered to be an important ruling on intellectual property.
Laptop Selling Tips for eBay
(How To) Why you should be wary of inconsistent addresses--and other advice for securely selling your laptop on eBay.
(How To) Why you should be wary of inconsistent addresses--and other advice for securely selling your laptop on eBay.
eBay sellers split on changes
(News) The significant changes that eBay announced last week have merchants abuzz as they analyze and react to the impact that the restructured fees, modification of the search and feedback functions, and other changes will have on their sales and profits.
(News) The significant changes that eBay announced last week have merchants abuzz as they analyze and react to the impact that the restructured fees, modification of the search and feedback functions, and other changes will have on their sales and profits.
More eBay Cautionary Tales
(News) Two eBay laptop sellers--one of whom ended up without either his laptop or the buyer's money for it--share their experiences.
(News) Two eBay laptop sellers--one of whom ended up without either his laptop or the buyer's money for it--share their experiences.
EBay Plans Lower Fees, Tighter Seller Standards
(News) EBay changes are designed to boost sales by making the shopping experience easier and safer.
(News) EBay changes are designed to boost sales by making the shopping experience easier and safer.
Report: EBay CEO Whitman Preparing to Retire
(News) EBay CEO Meg Whitman is planning to step down from the company she has led for the past 10 years, The Wall Street Journal said today.
(News) EBay CEO Meg Whitman is planning to step down from the company she has led for the past 10 years, The Wall Street Journal said today.
Selling Your Laptop on eBay
(How To) A cautionary tale for anyone trying to unload a laptop in an online auction.
(How To) A cautionary tale for anyone trying to unload a laptop in an online auction.
Jajah cries foul over eBay's block
(News) Web-site buttons from Internet telephony startup Jajah Inc. that allowed eBay Inc. buyers and sellers to initiate phone calls have been banned by eBay, a move that Jajah charges is unjustified.
(News) Web-site buttons from Internet telephony startup Jajah Inc. that allowed eBay Inc. buyers and sellers to initiate phone calls have been banned by eBay, a move that Jajah charges is unjustified.
San Dimas, eBay's desktop app, enters public beta testing
(News) EBay Inc. will significantly widen the beta test for San Dimas, its PC application designed to let buyers interact both offline and online with the company's marketplace.
(News) EBay Inc. will significantly widen the beta test for San Dimas, its PC application designed to let buyers interact both offline and online with the company's marketplace.
Seattle man gets two years for eBay fraud
(News) A Seattle man has been sentenced to two years in prison for selling computers and cameras on eBay but never actually delivering the goods.
(News) A Seattle man has been sentenced to two years in prison for selling computers and cameras on eBay but never actually delivering the goods.
Judge says eBay can keep using 'buy it now'
(News) A U.S. district court judge has ruled that eBay Inc. can continue to use its "buy it now" feature even though a patent infringement ruling against the feature continues to stand.
(News) A U.S. district court judge has ruled that eBay Inc. can continue to use its "buy it now" feature even though a patent infringement ruling against the feature continues to stand.
Singapore Airlines sells seats for first A380 flight on eBay
(News) Singapore Airlines Ltd. plans to auction off seats for the first commercial A380 flight on eBay Inc.'s Singaporean auction site, with all proceeds from the auction going to charity.
(News) Singapore Airlines Ltd. plans to auction off seats for the first commercial A380 flight on eBay Inc.'s Singaporean auction site, with all proceeds from the auction going to charity.
EBay launches Kijiji classifieds in U.S.
(News) EBay Inc. launched its Kijiji International Ltd. classified advertising site in the U.S. Friday.
(News) EBay Inc. launched its Kijiji International Ltd. classified advertising site in the U.S. Friday.
EBay attempts to welcome back store owners
(News) EBay Inc. is wooing store owners after a series of decisions by the online retail giant frustrated some merchants.
(News) EBay Inc. is wooing store owners after a series of decisions by the online retail giant frustrated some merchants.
EBay store owners voice concerns
(News) When Sandy Scarce began selling apparel on eBay Inc. three years ago, she planned to use the company's marketplace as her only sales channel, but today, deeply discouraged, she is moving away from it.
(News) When Sandy Scarce began selling apparel on eBay Inc. three years ago, she planned to use the company's marketplace as her only sales channel, but today, deeply discouraged, she is moving away from it.
EBay to broker radio ads
(News) EBay Inc. is getting into the radio advertising business, becoming a broker of ad spots and on its way to competing with Google Inc., which provides a similar service.
(News) EBay Inc. is getting into the radio advertising business, becoming a broker of ad spots and on its way to competing with Google Inc., which provides a similar service.
eBay, Sanook to launch Thai e-commerce site
(News) Fewer than six months after reducing its commitment in China, eBay Inc. will make a new foray into Asia, this time in Thailand, the company said Monday.
(News) Fewer than six months after reducing its commitment in China, eBay Inc. will make a new foray into Asia, this time in Thailand, the company said Monday.
Three Minutes With eBay Innovator Max Mancini
(News) The auction site's new senior director of platform and innovation tells about developer plans the Disruptive Innovation team.
(News) The auction site's new senior director of platform and innovation tells about developer plans the Disruptive Innovation team.
EBay Express Disappoints Sellers
(News) Merchants say sales arm of popular auction site hasn't drawn expected online crowds.
(News) Merchants say sales arm of popular auction site hasn't drawn expected online crowds.
Consumer Watch: Use Auctions to Save Money on Tech Gear
(howto) Consumer Watch: Use Auctions to Save Money on Tech Gear
(howto) Consumer Watch: Use Auctions to Save Money on Tech Gear
Auction Stores Do EBay Selling for You
(news) Stores promise to take the hassle out of getting some cash for your old gear.
(news) Stores promise to take the hassle out of getting some cash for your old gear.
EBay Users Fight Ongoing Billing Hassles
(news) Double charges, erroneous invoices, and e-mail headaches reported; one user promises a protest.
(news) Double charges, erroneous invoices, and e-mail headaches reported; one user promises a protest.
The Human Element: Last-Minute Freebies
(news) When stuff you don't need anymore absolutely, positively has to leave your premises--right now!
(news) When stuff you don't need anymore absolutely, positively has to leave your premises--right now!
EBay Billing Glitch Angers Sellers
(news) New software causes invoice errors the auction site is slow to correct, say some customers.
(news) New software causes invoice errors the auction site is slow to correct, say some customers.
Digital Focus: Shoot Products for EBay
(howto) The best way to sell online is with great photos--here's how to take them.
(howto) The best way to sell online is with great photos--here's how to take them.
Internet Tips: How to Make Cash on EBay--Your Auction ABCs
(howto) America's Attic can turn your old PC equipment into legal tender; is Google ogling your browsing history?
(howto) America's Attic can turn your old PC equipment into legal tender; is Google ogling your browsing history?
Does Congress Need to Regulate Online Auctions?
(news) Lawmakers eye online auction rules to measure effectiveness of antifraud efforts.
(news) Lawmakers eye online auction rules to measure effectiveness of antifraud efforts.
Optimize Your Auctioning
(howto) Do some work ahead of time and net a bigger price when selling online.
(howto) Do some work ahead of time and net a bigger price when selling online.
Find Hidden Auction Deals
(howto) Attention, bargain hunters: Here's how to find buried treasure online.
(howto) Attention, bargain hunters: Here's how to find buried treasure online.
Yahoo Auctions Revise Policies, Fees
(news) Starting now, sellers must pay fee and adhere to guidelines for acceptable merchandise.
(news) Starting now, sellers must pay fee and adhere to guidelines for acceptable merchandise.
Auctions Stop, EBay Officials Puzzled at Outage
(news) Auction site goes down long enough to institute outage policy, extending sales.
(news) Auction site goes down long enough to institute outage policy, extending sales.