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So eBay are relaunching PPC advertising on the site for sellers to bid for by keyword along the same lines as Google Adwords. Has someone really thought this through properly in San Jose? (09/25/2008)

A new eBay Mobile application gives their european customers the freedom to bid and pay for eBay items via mobile devices. (09/24/2008)

In a press release received by Pheebay today, the self proclaimed "Spunky startup", Bonanzle, is branding itself as being the place to "find everything but the ordinary" and are looking to provide a replacement venue for traders of unique and interesting items like collectibles who eBay is now, apparently, discouraging. (09/23/2008)

Understandably much of the online auction buzz among collectors focuses on eBay but, at last, I am now seeing some encouraging signs that the quality of seller using alternative sites like eBid is improving and, along with it, the buyer experience. (09/23/2008)

The 2008 ARRL Online Auction begins October 23rd until November 1st on the ARRL Web site. The sale offers enthusiasts the chance to bid against each other to pick up scarce and unique amateur radio items. To check what is coming under the hammer this year a preview will begin October 16th. (09/21/2008)

With eBay continuing along a bumpy path as they undergo major changes to their marketplace structure, several alternative venues are offering promotions to encourage their existing members and try to attract the attention of the eBayers currently considering their options. (09/19/2008)

Of late many people have begun doubting the viability of the online auction business model in the belief that eBay is now shunning the format and the future is in fixed price sales. There's no doubt that online auctions have previously proved to be a highly successful new business model, but it's important to realise that nothing in business stays the same for very long and there's much more to creating a viable eBay competitor than many people seem to imagine. (09/19/2008)

The New York Jets have announced their partnership with the eBay owned StubHub to make some of the best seats in the New Jets Stadium available to bidders. Auctions will commence Sunday October 19th until Monday October 27th exclusively on StubHub's ticket marketplace. (09/19/2008)

It's a pretty safe bet that John Donahoe didn't take over the hot seat at eBay expecting to become the community darling, as Meg Whitman once was before the rot set in, but now it seems you need to be Greg Brown at Motorola to be disliked more by your employees. (09/19/2008)

Following on from the widely reported battles eBay has had with luxury brands like Tiffany in the US and Louis Vuitton in France, they have remained true to their word and begun pushing the EU to investigate what may be considered anti-competitive and abusive distribution agreements being used by brand owners to manipulate and control markets outside the scope of EU rules. (09/17/2008)

The sale of a 1945 Supermarine Spitfire aircraft realised over NZ$3 million at Bonhams and Goodman’s maiden New Zealand sale of Collector Cars and Aircraft. (09/17/2008)

eBay has been making headlines for much of the year due to its radical change of direction away from small, casual sellers to partner up with large volume, fixed price retailers. As the inevitable drop in listing revenue starts to bite, signs suggest the projected increase in final value fees may not be meeting expectations. (09/14/2008)